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

13-week Travel Med/Surg Telemetry RN assignment in Washington, DC — Competitive pay, 36 hrs/week, rotating 12-hour shifts. Apply now for this travel nursing job.

Overview

Join a dynamic travel nursing team at a renowned teaching hospital in Washington, DC. This Travel Nurse opportunity is ideal for experienced Med-Surg/Telemetry RNs seeking an acute care assignment in a historic DC neighborhood near the Potomac River. Perfect for Med-Surg RN and Telemetry RN candidates looking for short-term acute care experience and professional growth.

Job Details

• Location: Washington, DC 20007 (DC travel nursing jobs, Washington DC healthcare)
• Assignment Type: Travel (Travel Nurse / Travel RN)
• Setting: Short Term Acute Care, General Medicine/Telemetry Unit (16 beds)
• Start Date: May 18, 2026
• End Date: August 17, 2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• Shifts: 3x12-hour rotating shifts (Day: 6:30am–7:00pm, Night: 6:30pm–7:00am)
• Hours per Week: 36
• Weekend Requirement: Every other weekend (6 weekend shifts per contract)
• Estimated Weekly Pay: $1,710 – $1,800

Required Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of recent Med-Surg/Telemetry RN experience (Med-Surg RN, Telemetry RN)
• At least 1 prior travel assignment required (travel nursing experience preferred)
• Active DC RN license (pending accepted with proof; must have in hand before start)
• BLS certification required (AHA preferred)
• Must pass the Relias EKG Rhythm Interpretation Exam (minimum 80% overall, 100% on lethal rhythms)
• Ability to float to units of equivalent or lower acuity as needed (float pool flexibility)
• Flu vaccine required (no exemptions)
• Two supervisor references required

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality nursing care to adult and geriatric patients with complex, multisystem diagnoses (acute care, inpatient medicine)
• Monitor and interpret cardiac telemetry and dysrhythmias as a Telemetry RN (cardiac monitoring, arrhythmia recognition)
• Manage IV therapy, including PICC and peripheral line care and IV starts (IV therapy, central line care)
• Provide feeding tube care and management (enteral feeding, PEG/NG care)
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams (IV team, PT, RT, Pharmacy, Social Services)
• Adhere to isolation precautions and infection control protocols (hospital safety, infection prevention)
• Document care using Cerner EMR and manage medications via Pyxis (electronic medical record experience required)
• Participate in rapid response/code teams as needed (code team, emergency response)
• Float to other units as required (flexible Med-Surg/Telemetry staffing)

Experience the energy and culture of Washington, DC while advancing your nursing career in a supportive and innovative environment. This travel nursing job offers hands-on acute care experience and the chance to work with a collaborative clinical team. Apply now to join our travel nursing team in Washington, DC — submit your resume and references to be considered for this Med-Surg Tele RN assignment.

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