Labor and Delivery Registered Nurse
Washington, DC
Host Healthcare
4x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus

Job Opportunity: Labor and Delivery Registered Nurse (Travel/Contract)

Location: Washington, District of Columbia
Contract Length: 13 weeks (approximately 3 months)
Specialty: Labor and Delivery (L&D)
Years of Experience Required: 2 years
First-time Travelers: Accepted
Prior Travel Experience Required: No

Job Details

• Schedule: Every other weekend and every other holiday required
• Guaranteed Hours: 36 hours per week
• On-call: Not required
• Floating: Yes, within scope to meet facility needs
• Block Schedule Accommodation: Not applicable
• Locals Accepted: Yes
• Pending License Accepted: No
• Return to Office Restrictions: 1 request allowed
• COVID-19 Vaccination: Must be fully vaccinated (per DC requirements; booster preferred but not required; no exemptions accepted)

Required Certifications

• BLS (Basic Life Support)
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support)
• NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program)
• AWHONN Intermediate

Certifications must be current and cannot expire within 30 days of start date.

Facility Highlights

• Teaching Hospital with Level 1 Trauma designation
• Total Staffed Beds: 228
• Charting Systems: Centricity, Sorian, EDM, Lawson, Kronos
• Scrub Color: Provided
• Parking: Available at cost; public transportation accessible (closest Metro: Shaw/Howard University on Green and Yellow lines)

Compliance and Documentation Requirements

• Proof of I9 or attestation
• Government-issued photo ID (must be carried during hours of service)
• E-Verify or attestation
• Background Check: 7-year criminal history, nationwide, sex offender, FACIS Level 3, education verification
• EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks within 30 days of start and updated for renewals
• Education verification from primary source required
• State License Verification: Washington D.C. license only, primary source verified
• NURSYS verification required for all RNs
• Competency exams as applicable (medication/pharmacology, core parts)
• Orientation Safety Manual Acknowledgement (HIPAA compliance)
• Physical Exam: Initial and annual, must meet physical demands of position
• Fit Mask Testing: Annual fit testing required
• Immunizations and Titers:

  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap (vaccine or declination form)
  • Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 1 year
  • Rubeola (Measles), Mumps, Rubella (titer or 2 vaccines, booster if needed)
  • Hepatitis B (vaccine, titer, or declination form)
  • Varicella (titer or 2 vaccines, booster if needed)
  • Flu Vaccine: Required for all candidates; religious and medical exemptions accepted with approval
• Drug Testing: 9-panel drug screen within last 12 months (instant acceptable)
• References: Proof of 2 clinical references or hospital evaluations
• Employment Application: Complete with licensure, certifications, education, and employment history

Additional Notes

• Must be able to work every other weekend and holiday as scheduled
• Floating within scope of practice may be required to meet facility needs
• Fully vaccinated against COVID-19 as per DC mandate (no exemptions accepted)
• First-time travelers are welcome to apply

This position offers an opportunity to work in a Level 1 Trauma teaching hospital with a supportive environment and access to public transportation.