NICU RN
Washington, DC
Host Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus
$2,107/weekOverview
- Start Date09/14/2026
- Shift Breakdown3x12 hrs
- ShiftDays
- Duration13 weeks
Pay
Benefits
- Referral bonus
- School loan reimbursement
- Vision benefits
- Wellness and fitness programs
- Company provided housing options
- License and certification reimbursement
- Life insurance
- Medical benefits
- Mileage reimbursement
- Pet insurance
- Discount program
- Employee assistance programs
- Guaranteed Hours
- Health savings account
- Holiday Pay
- 401k retirement plan
- Continuing Education
- Dental benefits
Qualifications
- Associate of Science in Nursing, Bachelor of Science or Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Description
NICU Registered Nurse
Overview
- Location: Washington, District of Columbia
- Employment type: Travel/Contract
- Contract length: 8 weeks
- Shift: Rotating days/nights, 3x12-hour shifts
- Weekly hours: 36
- Weekend requirement: Every other weekend
- Holiday requirement: Every other holiday
- Floating: May float to other critical care units
- First-time travelers: Not accepted
- Local candidates: Accepted
- On-call: Not required
Required Qualifications
- Valid RN license in District of Columbia
- NICU - Neonatal Intensive Care (2 years of experience)
- NICU - Neonatal Intensive Care experience within the last year
- One completed travel assignment
- ACLS - Advanced Cardiac Life Support issued by American Heart Association
- BLS - Basic Life Support issued by American Heart Association
- PALS - Pediatric Advanced Life Support issued by American Heart Association
- Associate of Science in Nursing / Associate Degree in Nursing
- Recent Tracheostomy and Ventilator experience
Additional Requirements
- Must be able to rotate shifts every 3–4 weeks
- No more than 7 days of requested time off
- Missed shifts must be made up within the same week
- No background check or license hits allowed
- Must provide a photo after contract signature if offered and accepted
Facility Details
- Children’s hospital
- Teaching hospital
- Level 1 trauma center
- 323 inpatient beds, including 70 dedicated to the NICU
Compliance / Pre-Start Items
- ACLS
- PALS
- NRP
- Chemotherapy certification
- State professional license copy
- NURSYS verification
- Orientation safety manual acknowledgement
- Pass/fail testing acknowledgement
- Medication test/pharmacology competency exam
- Color blind testing
- Competency exam
- Government-issued photo ID
- Background check
- Education verification
- EPLS/GSA/SAM
- HHS/OIG
- Employment application
- Skills checklist
- 2 professional references
- Physical exam within 30 days of start
- Fit test within 1 year of start
- Tdap within 10 years
- TB screening
- Measles, mumps, rubella, varicella, hepatitis B, COVID, and flu documentation or exemption as applicable
- Drug screen within 30 days of start
Charting
- Cerner
Employer
Host Healthcare
268 nurses recommend working with Host Healthcare
Pros
Tyler goes above and beyond. He made the travel process easy, is always incredibly responsive, and reaches out consistently to make sure things go smooth throughout the entirety of the contract and beyond. It is obvious he enjoys his work and genuinely cares about you as a traveler.
Cons
None
Recommends working with Host Healthcare
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During your assignment, get access to premium benefits, including Day 1 medical that continues up to 30 days between assignments, 401K matching, travel reimbursements, dedicated housing support, and more. We also offer 24/7 support from our team and access to our on-staff clinicians so you can feel comfortable and confident throughout your entire assignment.
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About Washington, DC
As a Travel Neonatal Intensive Care Nurse in Washington, DC here's what you should know:- The cost of living in Washington, DC is higher than the national average, particularly in terms of housing and transportation.
- Wages are generally higher to compensate for the increased cost of living.
- The average high temperature in summer is around 88°F (31°C), while the average low temperature in winter is around 27°F (-3°C).
- Short-term rentals and furnished housing options are available in Washington, DC, but they may be relatively more expensive due to the high demand in the area.
- Washington, DC is known for its public transportation system, including the Metro rail and bus services.
- The city is also pedestrian-friendly, but owning a car can be convenient for exploring the surrounding areas.
- Washington, DC is a diverse city with a wide range of age groups.
- Common health issues may include respiratory conditions due to environmental factors.
- The city has a large population of healthcare professionals, including travel nurses.
- Washington, DC offers a vibrant culinary scene with diverse restaurants, as well as numerous cultural attractions such as museums, art galleries, and music venues.
- Sports enthusiasts can enjoy various recreational activities, and outdoor enthusiasts have access to parks and outdoor spaces within the city.
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