Travel Nurse RN - ICU - Intensive Care Unit
Washington, DC
PRIDE Health
3x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus

Job Opportunity: Registered Nurse

Location

• City: Washington, DC
• Facility: MedStar Georgetown University Hospital
• Hospital System: MedStar Health

Employment Details

• Type: Travel/Contract
• Contract Length: 13 weeks
• Shift: 3 x 12 hours (Day/Night) - 1900-0700 / 0700-1900
• On Call/Weekend Requirement: No on-call requirement; weekends included in rotation
• Float Requirement: Required to float within units of equivalent or lower level of acuity

Facility Information

• Type of Facility: Short Term Acute Care; Teaching Hospital
• Total Staffed Beds: 402
• Charting System: Cerner
• Patient Ratio: 1:2
• Scrubs: Not provided; any solid color without hospital logos

Requirements

• Licensure: DC RN Licensure (must be in hand at time of submittal; pending will not be accepted)
• Certifications:

  • ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support)
  • BLS (Basic Life Support)
  • NIH Stroke Certification (as required by unit description)
  • CCRN preferred
• Experience:

  • Minimum of 2 years of experience in telemetry, vents, and peripheral IV start required; ICP experience preferred
  • 1 prior travel assignment required
• Availability: RTO (Request Time Off) must be no more than 8 days and scheduled to allow for a full 36 hours/week of work

Health and Safety Requirements

• Flu Vaccine: Required for all employees
• Physical Exam: Annual physical stating the candidate is able to perform work without accommodations and is free from communicable disease
• TB Testing: IGRA (T-spot, Quantiferon Gold) or PPD Skin Test required within a year and updated annually
• Vaccinations:

  • Tdap vaccine within 10 years recommended for positions with exposure to children and infants
  • Hepatitis B Titer, Series (3), or Signed Declination
  • Varicella Vaccines or Positive Titer
• Drug Screen: Required within 90 days of start (does not include marijuana)

Additional Information

• Background Check: Required within 90 days of start, including criminal background and education verification
• References: Two positive supervisory references required, including one from the most recent assignment
• Work History Verification: Minimum of two years of experience in the past seven years, including at least one travel assignment

This position offers a unique opportunity to work in a dynamic healthcare environment with a focus on critical care nursing. Candidates who meet the qualifications are encouraged to apply.