Transplant ICU Registered Nurse
Washington, DC
GHR Healthcare
3x12 hrs

ICU Registered Nurse (RN) – Night Shift travel assignment in Washington, DC (Georgetown, 20007). Requires 2+ years ICU experience, ACLS & BLS.

Join a dynamic, collaborative critical care team as an ICU Registered Nurse (ICU RN / Critical Care RN) on a 13-week travel nurse assignment in the S44 Transplant ICU at a renowned medical center in Washington, DC. This Washington DC travel nursing job places you in the historic Georgetown neighborhood—enjoy world-class dining, iconic landmarks, and the scenic waterfront while delivering high-quality transplant and critical care nursing.

Job Details

• Assignment Type: Travel Contract (Travel Nurse / Travel RN)
• Location: Washington, DC 20007 — Georgetown area (Washington DC travel nursing, DC nursing jobs)
• Unit: S44 Transplant ICU (Transplant ICU RN, Critical Care)
• Shift: 3x12-Hour Nights (19:00 - 07:30)
• Duration: 13 weeks (Start: 5/18/2026 – End: 8/17/2026)
• Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,770 – $1,860
• Hours per Week: 36
• Orientation Hours: 36
• Weekend Requirement: Every other weekend
• Float Requirement: May float to units of equivalent or lower acuity
• Patient Ratio: 1:2 (critical care patient ratio)
• Patient Population: Adults, Geriatrics
• Unit Size: 24 beds, average daily census 14

Job Requirements / Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of recent ICU experience required (critical care RN, transplant experience preferred)
• Active DC RN license required (pending license accepted for later start dates; license must be in hand prior to start)
• BLS and ACLS certifications required
• Competency in dysrhythmia interpretation, multi-system organ failure management, IV insulin protocols, GI surgery, and renal failure care
• Experience with post-neurosurgery management (EVD, ICP monitoring), hypothermia/Arctic Sun protocol, spinal cord injury, traumatic brain injury, and respiratory/thoracic critical care
• Strong infection prevention practices, isolation precautions/PPE, phlebotomy, and wound care skills
• Charge RN experience preferred
• Cerner charting experience preferred (electronic health record experience helpful)
• Two (2) supervisor references required
• Flu vaccine required (no exemptions)
• Must pass Relias EKG Rhythm Interpretation Exam (if applicable)

Responsibilities (ICU RN / Transplant ICU)

• Deliver high-quality, compassionate care to critically ill and post-transplant patients in the Transplant ICU
• Monitor and manage complex patient conditions including multi-organ failure, post-transplant care, and neurological cases
• Administer medications, manage IV therapies, and perform advanced nursing procedures (EVD care, ICP monitoring, wound vacs)
• Interpret cardiac rhythms, respond to dysrhythmias, and implement ACLS protocols as needed
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams including physical therapy, respiratory services, pharmacy, and social services
• Maintain accurate documentation in the EHR and ensure compliance with infection prevention and isolation protocols
• Float to other units of equivalent or lower acuity as required
• Participate in orientation and complete required facility/unit-specific modules

Why Join This Travel Nursing Opportunity

• Gain specialized transplant and critical care experience as a Travel RN in a top-tier Washington DC medical center
• Competitive weekly pay and a supportive multidisciplinary team
• Experience living and working in Georgetown — ideal for travel nurses seeking city amenities and historic charm

Apply now: If you are an experienced ICU Registered Nurse (RN) or Travel Nurse (Travel RN / Critical Care RN) with required certifications and a passion for high-acuity care, submit your application today to join our Transplant ICU team in Washington, DC. Join our healthcare team today and advance your critical care nursing career in DC.

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