PCU RN - ED Boarding/Intermediate Care
Washington, DC
GHR Healthcare - PH Division
3x12 hrs

Job Opportunity: Registered Nurse (Travel/Contract)

Location: Washington, District of Columbia
Facility Type: Short Term Acute Care, Teaching Hospital
Unit: ED Boarder - IMC (Intermediate Care)
Shift: 3x12 hour night shifts (1900 - 0730)
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Description

• Provide care for admitted patients boarding in the Emergency Department awaiting inpatient bed placement.
• Patient ratio approximately 1:4-5.
• Required to float within units of equivalent or lower acuity.
• Weekend requirement: every other weekend.

Experience & Licensure Requirements

• Minimum 2 years nursing experience.
• Must have completed at least 1 prior travel assignment.
• DC RN license required prior to start date (pending DC license accepted with proof at submission).

Required Certifications

• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support)
• BLS (Basic Life Support)
• NIHSS (National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale)
• DC RN Licensure (or pending with proof)

Required Skills

• Cerner electronic health record system
• MS/Telemetry and Telemetry monitoring
• Interpretation and management of dysrhythmias
• IV insulin protocols and titration of insulin drips
• Feeding tube care and management
• Pre/Post Hemodialysis management
• Renal failure care
• IV therapy/phlebotomy and starting IVs
• Heparin protocols
• PCA (Patient Controlled Analgesia)
• Nasal cannula use
• Isolation precautions

Preferred Skills

• Cardiac telemetry
• ER holding area experience
• PCU/DOU/IMC/Stepdown units experience

Facility Highlights

• Total staffed beds: 402
• Charting system: Cerner
• Medication system: Pyxis
• Unit size: 40 rooms
• Scrubs: Any color allowed
• COVID-19: Must be willing and able to accept assignments including COVID-19 patients

Compliance & Onboarding Requirements

• Criminal background check within 90 days, including multi-state and federal searches.
• E-Verify and I9 documentation required.
• Drug screen within 90 days of start (excluding marijuana).
• Annual physical exam confirming ability to work without accommodations and free from communicable disease.
• Immunizations and health documents required:

  • Tdap vaccine within 10 years preferred
  • Negative TB test or chest x-ray within required timeframe
  • MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella) documentation or titers
  • Hepatitis B titer, series, or declination
  • Varicella documentation or titer
  • Seasonal flu vaccine or approved exemption required during flu season
  • COVID-19 vaccination strongly recommended; declination requires mask use
• N95 fit test within 9 months of start and updated annually (client may complete onsite if needed).
• Completion of facility-specific modules (SITELS) prior to hire date.
• Medication and pharmacology competency exams required within 3 years, with minimum passing scores.
• Dysrhythmia/EKG competency exam required annually with remediation if needed.
• Two positive supervisory references supporting at least 2 years of experience within the last 3 years.
• Complete 7 years of work history with no gaps, including education and license verification.
• Skills checklist required prior to start and updated annually.

Additional Notes

• Must provide clear photo for badge issuance.
• Must be able to float to other units of similar or lower acuity.
• Weekend work every other weekend is mandatory.
• Must be able to work night shifts as scheduled.

This position is ideal for experienced travel RNs with strong telemetry and critical care skills who are comfortable working in a fast-paced ED boarding environment.