Travel Registered Nurse - SICU
Washington, DC
PRIDE Health
3x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus

Job Opportunity: Registered Nurse (SICU)

Location

• City: Washington, DC
• Facility: Medstar Washington Hospital Center
• Hospital System: MedStar Health

Employment Details

• Type: Travel/Contract
• Contract Length: 13 weeks
• Shift: 3 or 4 x 12 hours (Day/Night) from 0700-1930/1900-0730
• Weekend Requirements: Every other weekend required; holiday coverage as needed
• On Call Requirements: No call requirements
• Float Requirement: Required to float within units of equivalent or lower level of acuity

Job Description

• Position for a Registered Nurse in the SICU (Surgical Intensive Care Unit).
• Experience in a teaching hospital is preferred.

Requirements

• Licensure:

  • DC RN licensure required (Pending DC license accepted but must have license prior to start date).
• Experience:

  • Minimum of 2 years of experience in SICU.
  • At least 1 prior travel assignment completed (first-time travelers will be screened).
• Certifications:

  • BLS (Basic Life Support)
  • ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support)
  • NIH Certification
• Preferred Skills:

  • Experience with pulmonary artery lines, IV starts, and phlebotomy.
  • Neuro ICU certification preferred.
• Special Equipment Knowledge:

  • CRRT (Continuous Renal Replacement Therapy), Bolt, and EVD (External Ventricular Drain).

Facility Information

• Type: Short Term Acute Care, Teaching Hospital
• Total Staffed Beds: 748
• Charting System: Cerner
• Patient Ratio: 1:2
• Scrubs: Not provided; required color: ceil blue

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.
• Vaccinations:

  • COVID-19 Vaccine (Dose 1 and 2 if applicable)
  • Tdap vaccine within 10 years recommended for positions with exposure to children and infants.
  • Negative TB or Chest X-Ray required.
• 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 check 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 required, with at least one travel assignment completed.

This position offers a unique opportunity to work in a prestigious teaching hospital known for its heart and vascular care. Ideal candidates will have a strong background in critical care nursing and be prepared to meet the facility's health and safety requirements.