Medical-Surgical/Telemetry Registered Nurse
Washington, DC
GHR Healthcare
3x12 hrs

Travel RN – Med/Surg Tele RN needed in Washington, DC (20007). 13-week travel nursing job providing post-operative care on a specialized Plastic Surgery & Limb Salvage unit. Must have an active DC RN license and Med/Surg Tele experience. Great Washington, DC travel nursing opportunity near the Potomac River and cultural amenities.

Job Details – Travel Nursing Job

• Location: Washington, DC 20007 (Washington DC travel nursing)
• Assignment Length: 13 weeks
• Start Date: April 6, 2026
• End Date: July 6, 2026
• Employment Type: Travel Contract (On-Site)
• Unit: 16-bed Plastic Surgery & Limb Salvage (all private rooms)
• Shift: Rotating 12-hour shifts (Day: 07:00–19:30 & Night: 19:00–07:30); flexibility required
• Hours per Week: 36
• Patient Ratio: 1:6
• Weekend Requirement: Every other weekend (no on-call)
• Charting System: Cerner EMR (experience preferred)
• Estimated Weekly Pay: $1,710–$1,800
• Flu Vaccine: Required (no exemptions)

Qualifications / Job Requirements

• Active DC Registered Nurse (RN) license in hand at time of submission
• BLS (AHA) certification required
• Minimum 2 years recent RN experience in Med/Surg Tele or Surgical Telemetry (Med/Surg Tele RN, Med Surg Telemetry RN)
• Demonstrated experience with wound care, wound VAC management, and surgical drains (Plastic Surgery RN, Limb Salvage RN)
• Experience with Cerner EMR charting
• Must pass Relias EKG Rhythm Interpretation Exam (min 80% overall; 100% on lethal rhythms)
• At least 1 completed travel assignment if RN experience is under 4 years
• Ability to float to units of equivalent or lower acuity as needed
• Flu vaccine required; assignment may involve contact with COVID-positive patients

Responsibilities – Clinical & Telemetry Nursing

• Provide high-quality, patient-centered post-operative care for adults and geriatrics after reconstructive plastic surgery and diabetic limb salvage procedures
• Perform comprehensive wound care, manage wound VACs, surgical drains, and complex dressings
• Monitor and interpret telemetry strips, manage dysrhythmias, and escalate care using rapid response/code teams as appropriate
• Administer medications, blood products, and therapies safely and per protocol
• Initiate and maintain peripheral IVs, central lines, and PICC lines; perform phlebotomy and port management
• Provide tracheostomy care, chest tube management, and feeding tube care when indicated
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams including NP/MD, PT/OT, respiratory therapy, pharmacy, and case management
• Document accurately and efficiently in Cerner EMR (electronic medical record)
• Support infection prevention, isolation precautions, and appropriate PPE use
• Float to comparable or lower-acuity units as required

Apply now — advance your travel nursing career with this rewarding Travel RN opportunity in one of DC's most desirable neighborhoods. Explore Washington, DC while making a difference in patients' lives. View this travel nursing job and submit your application today.

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