Transplant ICU Registered Nurse
Washington, DC
PRIDE Health
3x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus

ICU Registered Nurse Travel/Contract Position

Location: Washington, District of Columbia
Shift: Nights, 3 shifts per week, 12 hours each (19:00 - 07:30)
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Description

• Work in a Transplant ICU setting
• Required to float within units of equivalent or lower acuity
• No on-call duties; weekend coverage every other weekend (EOW)

Required Qualifications

• Valid RN license in District of Columbia
• Associate of Science in Nursing / Associate Degree in Nursing
• Minimum 2 years of ICU (Intensive Care Unit) experience, including ICU experience within the last year
• ACLS certification
• BLS certification issued by American Heart Association or ARC
• Minimum 2 years of experience in:

  • Interpretation and management of dysrhythmias
  • Multi-system organ failure interpretation and management
  • IV insulin protocols
  • GI surgery care
  • Chronic and acute renal failure
  • IV therapy
  • CVA/acute stroke management
  • External ventricular drains (EVD)
  • Hypothermia protocol/Arctic Sun
  • ICP monitoring
  • Post-neurosurgery management
  • Spinal cord injury care
  • Traumatic brain injury care
  • Respiratory and thoracic care
  • Infection prevention
  • Isolation precautions and use of PPE
  • Phlebotomy
  • Surgical wounds with drains and Wound Vac care

Required Documentation & Compliance

• 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, employment, license, and contact information
• Criminal background check within 90 days covering all locations lived/worked/schooled in past 7 years
• I9/E-Verify attestation required prior to hire
• Drug screen within 90 days of start (excluding marijuana)
• Annual physical exam confirming ability to perform work without accommodations and free from communicable disease
• Immunizations and health screenings:

  • Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 1 year (with additional requirements if history of TB)
  • Tdap vaccine within last 10 years preferred
  • Documentation of MMR (measles, mumps, rubella) vaccines or positive titers
  • Hepatitis B titer, series, or signed declination
  • Varicella vaccine or positive titer
  • Seasonal flu vaccination or approved medical/religious exemption during flu season
• N95 Fit Test within 9 months of start and updated annually (client may complete onsite if needed)
• Medication/pharmacology competency exam and dysrhythmia/EKG competency exam with minimum passing scores required within 3 years of start
• Annual completion of facility-specific orientation modules and safety manual acknowledgment

Additional Information

• Valid driver’s license required if driving on behalf of the employer is an essential job function
• Must comply with all facility-specific policies and complete required training modules before start date
• Prior travel experience is not explicitly required for this position

Summary

This is a night-shift ICU Registered Nurse travel contract in Washington, DC, requiring a DC RN license, ACLS and BLS certifications, and at least 2 years of critical care experience with specific ICU skills. The role involves floating within similar or lower acuity units and no on-call duties. Comprehensive background checks, health screenings, and competency exams are mandatory.