Pediatric OR Registered Nurse
Washington, DC
Host Healthcare
4x10 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus

Job Opportunity: Pediatric OR Registered Nurse

Location: Washington, District of Columbia
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Requirements

• License:

  • DC nursing license is required.
  • Pending license applications accepted for submission only; license must be issued prior to start date.
  • No background or license issues allowed; no exemptions accepted.

• Experience:

  • Minimum 2+ years of Pediatric nursing experience OR equivalent pediatric-related experience.
  • No prior travel experience explicitly required.

• Schedule:

  • Four 10-hour shifts, Monday through Friday.
  • Varying days off; no weekends or holidays.
  • Rotations occur every few weeks, not within the same week.

Certifications & Competencies

• Required Certifications:

  • ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) – AHA only, valid and not expiring within 30 days of start.
  • BLS (Basic Life Support) – AHA only, valid and not expiring within 30 days of start.
  • PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support) – AHA only, valid and not expiring within 30 days of start.
  • NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program) – AHA/AAP only, valid and not expiring within 30 days of start.
  • Chemotherapy certification (based on unit/specialty).
  • State nursing license verification and NURSYS verification.
  • Medication Test/Pharmacology Competency Exam.
  • Competency Exam and Color Blind Testing (can be completed online or as part of physical).
  • Orientation Safety Manual Acknowledgement.
  • Pass/Fail Medication Calculation Exam at orientation (must score 84% or higher, 2 attempts allowed).

Background & Documentation

• Government-issued photo ID required (Driver’s License or State ID).
• Background check within 30 days of start covering all locations lived/worked/schooled in past 7 years, including:

  • SSN Trace, Counties, States, Nationwide, National Sex Offender, FACIS Level 3, Education Verification, International Searches if applicable.
• EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks required.
• Transcript/Diploma accepted if education verification is pending.
• Employment application, skills checklist, and 2 professional references dated within past 2 years required.

Health & Immunization Requirements

• Physical exam within 30 days of start, including latex allergy information.
• Fit test for N95 mask (1860 or 1870+) or PAPRs within 1 year of start, updated annually.
• Immunizations and/or titers required with lab values and reference ranges for:

  • MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella) – 2 vaccines or positive quantitative titer.
  • Varicella – 2 vaccines or positive quantitative titer.
  • Hepatitis B series and quantitative surface antibody titer.
  • Tdap vaccine within 10 years (TD and DTap not accepted).
• Negative TB test (PPD, QGold, or TSPOT) within 60 days of start or chest x-ray if previously positive. New converters require additional documentation.
• Drug screen (10 panel including marijuana) within 30 days of start.
• Seasonal flu vaccination or approved medical/religious exemption required during flu season.
• COVID-19 vaccine or declination required for tracking purposes.
• Latex questionnaire if latex allergy info not included on physical exam.

Facility-Specific Requirements

• Current photo for badge (within 3 years, full face, plain background, no hats/sunglasses, no filters or alterations).
• Completion of facility-specific Cornerstone Modules prior to start, including COVID-19 vaccine training modules.
• Medication Study Guide provided prior to start for orientation test preparation.
• Emergency contact information must be completed.
• Additional facility-specific modules and forms may be required depending on exemption requests or new TB converters.

Summary

This Pediatric OR RN travel contract in Washington, DC requires a valid DC nursing license, at least 2 years of pediatric nursing experience, and multiple certifications including ACLS, BLS, PALS, and NRP. The schedule is four 10-hour weekday shifts with no weekends or holidays. Comprehensive background checks, health screenings, immunizations, and facility-specific training modules are mandatory prior to start. Prior travel experience is not explicitly required.