Travel Nurse RN - Med Surg
Washington, DC
PRIDE Health
3x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus

Job Opportunity: Registered Nurse

Facility Information

• Hospital System: MedStar Health - OLD
• Facility: MedStar Georgetown University Hospital
• Type of Facility: Short Term Acute Care; Teaching Hospital
• Total Staffed Beds: 402
• Patient Ratio: 1:5-6
• Charting System: Cerner

Job Details

• Location: Washington, District Of Columbia
• Employment Type: Travel/Contract
• Contract Length: 13 weeks
• Shift: 3x12 Nights (1900-0730)
• Weekend Requirement: 50% weekends required; no on-call requirement
• Float Requirement: Required to float within units of equivalent or lower level of acuity.

Patient Diagnoses

• Orthopedics: Primary total joint (hip and knee) replacement, revision of total joint replacement, spine surgery, ankle replacement, total shoulder replacement
• Limb Salvage: Diabetic wounds, venous/arterial stasis wounds, surgical debridement, amputations
• Urology: Prostatectomy, nephrectomy, stent placement
• Other: Mostly surgical patients with various comorbidities.

Requirements

• Licensure: DC RN Licensure (must be in hand at time of submittal; pending licensure will not be accepted)
• Experience: Minimum of 2 years of experience, including IV start; at least 1 travel contract completed required if less than 4 years of experience
• Certifications:

  • BLS (Basic Life Support) required
  • BSN preferred
  • Additional certifications may be required based on unit description (e.g., ACLS, PALS, NRP, TNCC)

Health Documents

• Flu Vaccination: Required
• Physical Exam: Annual physical stating 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 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.

Background and History Checks

• Criminal Background Check: Required within 90 days of start.
• References: Two positive supervisory references, including one from the most recent assignment, must support at least two years of experience in the previous 3 years.
• Work History Verification: Minimum of two years of the past seven years of employment required.

Additional Information

• Scrubs: Any color without hospital logos; not provided by unit.
• Drug Testing: Required within 90 days of start, excluding marijuana.
• Competency Exams: Various competency exams may be required based on unit and role.

This position offers a unique opportunity to work in a dynamic healthcare environment with a focus on patient care and professional development.