PACU Registered Nurse
Washington, DC
PRIDE Health
4x10 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus

Job Opportunity: Registered Nurse (Travel/Contract)

Location: Washington, District of Columbia
Specialty: Registered Nurse - PACU (Post Anesthesia Care Unit)
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Details

• Work on the Third Floor PACU
• Schedule: Four 10-hour shifts, different shift options (e.g., 6:00-16:30, 7:30-18:00, 9:00-19:30, 10:00-20:30, 11:00-21:30)
• No on-call or weekend shifts required
• Floating requirement: May float to main OR if census permits/needed
• Local rate within 60 miles of facility

Requirements

• Licensure:

  • Pending DC nursing license accepted at time of submission (proof required)
  • Must have DC license in hand prior to start date
• Certifications:

  • BLS (Basic Life Support) required (AHA or ARC)
  • Must pass Relias EKG Rhythm Interpretation Exam with:

    • Minimum overall score of 80%
    • 100% score on lethal rhythms section
• Experience:

  • Minimum 2 years of general PACU nursing experience
  • Experience must include administration of blood products, infection control, specimen handling and labeling, and general PACU procedures
• Vaccinations:

  • Flu vaccination required (no exemptions accepted onsite; must be obtained externally)

Additional Requirements & Compliance

• Criminal background check within 90 days, including multiple state and federal checks
• Drug screening within 90 days of start (excluding marijuana)
• 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 onsite if needed)
• Immunization and titer documentation required for:

  • Measles (Rubeola), Mumps, Rubella (2 MMR vaccines or positive titer)
  • Hepatitis B (titer, series, or signed declination)
  • Varicella (2 vaccines or positive titer)
  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap (Tdap preferred within 10 years)
• Negative TB test or chest x-ray within 1 year, updated annually; TB questionnaire if prior positive history without treatment
• Completion of facility-specific modules (SITELS) prior to start date
• 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 information
• Skills checklist and competency exams required prior to start and updated annually
• Medication/Pharmacology competency exam with minimum 80% score within 3 years
• Color blindness testing required (online or in-person)
• Dysrhythmia/EKG competency exam must be completed within 1 year of start and updated annually

Notes

• Prior travel experience is not explicitly required for this position
• Floating to OR may be required depending on census
• No weekend or on-call shifts
• Flu vaccination is mandatory for all travelers at this facility

This position is ideal for experienced PACU RNs with strong EKG interpretation skills and the ability to work flexible 10-hour shifts without weekend or on-call duties.