Registered Nurse Float IMC/Telemetry/Med-Surg
Arlington, VA
Host Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus

Registered Nurse Travel/Contract Position

Location: Arlington, Virginia
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Overview

• Float position (only apply if interested in floating)
• Must have an active Virginia or Compact nursing license at submission
• Every Other Week (EOW) schedule, no call required
• Floating assignments include: Intermediate Care (IMC), Telemetry 1 (cardiac), Telemetry 2 (non-cardiac), Medical/Surgical (M/S)
• Med Surg experience required to float

Required Experience & Skills

• Specialty: Registered Nurse with float experience
• Years of Experience: Not explicitly stated; assume minimum 1+ year in specialty due to required competencies
• Active VA or Compact License required
• ACLS and BLS certifications required
• NIH Stroke Certification preferred
• Cardiac Telemetry experience required
• Experience in PCU/DOU/IMC/Stepdown units required
• Management of dysrhythmias required
• Telemetry unit monitoring required
• Use of Rapid Response Teams required
• Pre/Post Cardiac Catheterization experience required
• Central Line and PICC Line care management required
• Starting IVs preferred
• Heparin protocols required
• Management and titration of cardiac drips required
• Traumatic Brain Injury care preferred
• Peripheral Nerve Block Catheters preferred
• Surgical drains preferred
• Isolation precautions required
• Wound care/Wound Vac preferred

Patient Population

• Intermediate care unit focused on pulmonary, cardiac, and trauma patients
• Patients may require advanced airway management (tracheostomies, ventilators, high flow O2, BiPAP)
• Cardiac patients with CHF, MI, unstable angina, pericardial disease, cardiac drug toxicity, pacemaker/ICD issues, therapeutic catheterization, dysrhythmias
• Med/surg overflow patients

Certifications Required

• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support)
• BLS (Basic Life Support)
• NIH Stroke Certification (preferred)
• Other certifications such as PALS, NRP, TNCC may be relevant depending on unit

Compliance & Documentation Requirements

• Proof of I9 or attestation
• Government-issued photo ID required
• Background checks including 7-year criminal check, EPLS/GSA/SAM, HHS/OIG, education verification
• Drug screen (11 panel) within 30 days of start
• Physical exam within 1 year, including ability to meet physical demands
• Fit mask test within last 12 months (specific mask types accepted)
• Immunizations and titers required:

  • Flu vaccine required during flu season (Oct 1 - Mar 31), with medical/religious exemptions allowed
  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap
  • Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 1 year
  • Rubeola (Measles), Mumps, Rubella, Varicella titers or vaccines
  • Hepatitis B vaccination series or declination
• Completion of facility-specific documents and policies prior to start (e.g., confidentiality, dress code, code of ethics, infection control)
• Completion of online and/or onsite orientation including EPIC training as applicable

Additional Notes

• Prior travel experience is not explicitly required for this position
• Candidate must be willing and able to float to multiple units as assigned
• Flu vaccine exemptions require documentation and agency approval
• Candidate must wear both agency and facility badges at all times during assignment

This position is ideal for a Registered Nurse with strong telemetry and intermediate care experience who is flexible and comfortable floating across multiple units in a hospital setting.