ED/Trauma Clinical Nurse Educator
Washington, DC
Access Healthcare
5x8 hrs, Days

Job Opportunity: Registered Nurse – Clinical Specialist (ED/Trauma)

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

Job Description

• Role: Clinical Specialist covering Emergency Department (ED) / Trauma
• Shift: Monday to Friday, 40 hours weekly
• Weekend Requirement: Emergency coverage only
• Responsibilities:

  • Serve as a clinical expert, healthcare provider, educator, collaborator, consultant, leader, and researcher for ED/Trauma patient population
  • Provide consultation on complex patient care issues
  • Offer guidance on prevention and management of patient care practices

Requirements

Licensure & Experience

• Must have a valid District of Columbia nursing license in hand
• Minimum 2 years of educator experience
• At least 2 years of recent work experience, including at least 1 travel assignment or 1 month of per diem assignment

Certifications

• Required:

  • ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support)
  • BLS (Basic Life Support) – AHA or ARC certified
• Preferred:

  • TNCC (Trauma Nursing Core Course)
  • CCRN (Critical Care Registered Nurse)
• PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support) not required for ED
• Other certifications may be required based on unit description (e.g., NRP, NIH Stroke Certification)

Skills & Knowledge

• Experience in inpatient acute care and emergency department settings
• Clinical practice knowledge specific to ED/Trauma specialty
• Proficient in triage and ventilator management
• EMR experience required: Cerner

Health & Safety Requirements

• Flu vaccine required (or approved medical/religious exemption) for the 2025-26 flu season
• May come into contact with COVID-19 patients
• Annual physical exam confirming ability to work without accommodations and free from communicable disease
• Negative TB test or chest X-ray within the past year, with annual updates if applicable
• Drug screening within 90 days of start, updated annually (does not include marijuana)
• N95 fit test within 9 months of start, updated annually (client may complete on-site)
• Documentation of immunity or vaccination for:

  • Measles (Rubeola)
  • Mumps
  • Rubella
  • Varicella
  • Hepatitis B (titer, series, or signed declination)
• Tdap vaccine within 10 years preferred

Background & Compliance

• Criminal background check within 90 days of start, covering all locations lived/worked/schooled in past 7 years
• Education verification of highest degree required by position
• Employment application with 7 years of work history, no gaps
• Two positive supervisory references supporting at least 2 years of experience in the last 3 years
• Various monthly and pre-start federal and state background screenings (EPLS/GSA/SAM, HHS/OIG)
• Competency exams required within 3 years of start, including medication/pharmacology and dysrhythmia/EKG competency (with remediation if needed)
• Annual skills checklist and safety manual acknowledgment

Additional Notes

• Valid driver’s license required if driving is an essential job function
• Clear photo required for badge issuance
• Completion of facility-specific orientation modules (SITELS) prior to start date
• Facility requires strict adherence to all health and safety protocols

This position offers an opportunity to work as a clinical expert in a high-acuity ED/Trauma setting within a well-established healthcare system in Washington, DC.