Travel Nurse RN - PACU - Post Anesthesia Care
Washington, DC
GHR Healthcare
5x8 hrs

PACU RN – Advanced Heart Failure Nurse Navigator in Washington, DC (20010) | 13-week travel nursing contract. DC RN license required. Apply now for this ambulatory cardiology nursing job.

Join a dynamic cardiovascular care team in Washington, DC as a PACU Registered Nurse (RN) and Advanced Heart Failure Nurse Navigator. This 13-week travel contract offers the chance to provide ambulatory care for adults and geriatric patients with complex heart failure, amyloidosis, and infiltrative cardiomyopathy. Enjoy city living with parks, museums, diverse dining, and rich cultural experiences in the heart of the nation’s capital.

Key Job Details (Cardiology RN / Heart Failure Nurse)

• Position: PACU Registered Nurse (RN) – Advanced Heart Failure Nurse Navigator (Ambulatory/Clinic, Nurse Navigator)
• Location: Washington, DC 20010 (Washington DC healthcare jobs, DC nursing jobs)
• Assignment Type: Travel nurse — 13-week contract
• Start Date: March 30, 2026
• End Date: June 29, 2026
• Shift: 8 Hour Days (08:00 – 17:00), Monday–Friday (no weekends, no holidays)
• Hours per Week: 40
• Unit / Setting: Advanced Heart Failure Nurse Navigator – Ambulatory Clinic (ambulatory care, clinic RN)
• Patient Population: Adults & Geriatrics (cardiology patients, heart failure)
• Average Visits per Day: 16
• EMR: Cerner (Cerner EMR experience required)
• Estimated Weekly Pay Range: $2,010–$2,120 (competitive travel nurse pay)
• Scrub Colors: Cranberry/Wine
• Flu Vaccine: Required (no exemptions)

Job Requirements (Qualifications)

• Experience: Minimum 3 years of RN experience required (first-time travelers accepted)
• License: DC RN license in hand at time of submission (Washington DC nursing license)
• Certifications: BLS (AHA)
• Preferred: Ambulatory/clinic and cardiology or heart failure nursing experience; prior nurse navigator or case management experience is a plus
• Charting: Cerner EMR experience required (ambulatory documentation, medication reconciliation)
• References: Two supervisor references required
• Vaccines: Flu vaccine required (no exemptions)

Responsibilities (Heart Failure Nurse Navigator / Ambulatory Care)

• Serve as Advanced Heart Failure Nurse Navigator: coordinate care, care management, and navigation for patients with complex heart failure in an ambulatory/clinic setting
• Perform comprehensive patient assessments, medication administration, and medication reconciliation (cardiac medication management)
• Interpret laboratory and imaging results and communicate findings to cardiology providers
• Deliver patient education focused on heart failure self-management, symptom recognition, lifestyle modification, and medication adherence
• Provide telephone triage, follow-up calls, telephonic care coordination, and transitions-of-care planning to ensure continuity and reduce readmissions
• Prepare charts, complete disability/authorization forms, coordinate referrals, and manage medication refills
• Document accurately and efficiently in Cerner EMR (ambulatory documentation best practices)
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams including interpretation services, phlebotomy, social work, pharmacy, and rapid response teams
• Maintain universal precautions and adhere to infection control protocols

Why Washington, DC 20010? This location offers the excitement of city living with easy access to green spaces, museums, and a thriving local community. It’s an ideal spot for healthcare professionals seeking professional growth in cardiology, heart failure management, and ambulatory care while enjoying a vibrant lifestyle.

Apply now to join our cardiovascular care team as a PACU RN Nurse Navigator in Washington, DC. Become part of a compassionate ambulatory clinic team focused on quality outcomes for heart failure patients. Join our healthcare team today and make a meaningful impact on patients’ heart failure journeys.

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