Neuro ICU Registered Nurse
Washington, DC
GHR Healthcare - PH Division
3x12 hrs

Job Opportunity: Registered Nurse (Neuro ICU) - Travel/Contract

Location: Washington, District of Columbia
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Position Overview

• Specialty: Registered Nurse (RN)
• Unit: Neuro ICU (3G)
• Shift: Primarily day shifts; up to 2 weeks of night shifts possible within a 6-week schedule
• Schedule: 3x12 hour shifts, day/night rotation
• Float Requirement: Must float within units of equivalent or lower acuity or other ICUs/IMC
• No on-call requirements (rotating A/P, D/E, D/N unless night shift specified)
• Flu vaccine required for all employees

Required Experience & Skills

• Minimum 2 years of RN experience (will consider new travelers)
• Skills Required:

  • Conscious Sedation
  • Intracranial Pressure (ICP) monitoring
  • Ventilator management
• Skills Preferred:

  • Level 1 trauma experience
  • Pulmonary Artery Lines
  • IV starts and phlebotomy

Certifications Required

• BLS (Basic Life Support) - AHA or ARC certified
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support)
• NIH Stroke Certification
• Pending DC nursing license accepted at time of submission; DC license must be in hand prior to start date
• Preferred: CCRN certification

Testing & Competencies

• Must pass Relias EKG Rhythm Interpretation Exam with:

  • Minimum overall score of 80%
  • 100% score on lethal rhythms section
• Medication/Pharmacology competency exam (score 80% or higher) required within 3 years of start
• Dysrhythmia/EKG competency exam required annually for ICU specialties

Health & Safety Requirements

• Annual physical exam confirming ability to perform work without accommodations and free from communicable disease
• N95 Fit Test within 9 months of start, updated annually (client may complete on-site if needed)
• Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 1 year, updated annually
• Required vaccinations or documented immunity for:

  • Flu (seasonal vaccine or approved exemption required)
  • MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella)
  • Varicella
  • Hepatitis B (titer, series, or signed declination)
• Drug screen within 90 days of start (excluding marijuana), includes multiple substances; must be updated annually

Background & Documentation

• Criminal background check within 90 days of start, covering all locations lived/worked/schooled in past 7 years
• Education verification of highest degree required by position
• Employment history verification: minimum 2 years experience in past 7 years, including at least 1 prior travel assignment for travel contracts
• Two positive supervisory references supporting at least 2 years of experience within the last 3 years
• I9 and E-Verify attestation required upon hire
• Photo for badge with specific requirements (clear, centered, no shadows, solid background)

Additional Notes

• Special equipment used in unit includes: EVD, Raumedic Bolt, Artic Sun, CVVH, Lytic catheter, Flo-tracker, and occasionally PA catheter
• Scrub color: ceil blue (not provided)
• Must complete facility-specific modules prior to start date
• Must provide proof of pending DC license status at time of submission

This position is ideal for RNs with neuro ICU experience looking for a travel contract in Washington, DC, with a supportive environment and clear certification and competency requirements.