Pediatric PACU Registered Nurse
Washington, DC
Access Healthcare
5x8 hrs, Nights

Registered Nurse Travel/Contract Opportunity

Location: Washington, District of Columbia
Specialty: Registered Nurse (Pediatrics - Post Anesthesia Care and Pre Testing)
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Requirements

• Experience: 2-3 years in Pediatric Post Anesthesia Care and Pre Testing
• Schedule: Five 8-hour shifts per week; no weekends or holidays
• On-Call: None
• Licensing:

  • Must have a valid state license issued prior to start date
  • Pending licenses accepted only if application date and number are provided, but license must be issued before starting
• Modules: Required mandatory modules must be completed within the first week of assignment
• Shift Make-Up: Missed shifts due to call outs must be made up at the end of the contract, with extra days added if needed

Certifications & Competencies Required

• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) – AHA only, valid beyond 30 days of start
• BLS (Basic Life Support) – AHA only, valid beyond 30 days of start
• PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support) – AHA only, valid beyond 30 days of start
• NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program) – AHA/AAP only, valid beyond 30 days of start
• Chemotherapy certification (based on unit/specialty)
• Medication Test/Pharmacology Competency Exam
• Competency Exam
• Orientation Safety Manual Acknowledgement
• Pass/Fail Medication Calculation Exam at orientation (must score 84% or higher, 2 attempts allowed)

Background & Verification

• Government-issued photo ID (Driver’s License or State ID)
• Background check within 30 days of start covering all locations lived/worked/schooled in past 7 years
• EPLS/GSA/SAM check required
• HHS/OIG check required
• Education verification (transcript/diploma accepted if verification pending)
• Primary source verification of state license (NURSYS verification required)
• Employment application and skills checklist required
• Two professional references dated within past two years (cannot be pending)

Health & Immunization Requirements

• Physical exam within 30 days of start, including latex allergy information
• Fit test for N95 mask (1860 or 1870+) within 1 year of start, updated annually; PAPRs accepted
• 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 past positive
• TB questionnaire required for all candidates
• Measles, Mumps, Rubella: 2 MMR vaccines or positive quantitative titer with lab values and reference ranges
• Hepatitis B series and quantitative surface antibody titer with lab values; declination form accepted if applicable
• Varicella: 2 vaccines or positive quantitative titer with lab values (LabCorp exceptions apply)
• 10-panel drug screen including marijuana within 30 days of start
• Seasonal flu vaccination or approved medical/religious exemption required for flu season 2025-26
• Latex allergy questionnaire accepted if not included in physical exam
• COVID-19 vaccine or declination required for tracking

Facility-Specific Requirements

• Photo for badge must be submitted immediately after signing; specific guidelines apply (no hats, sunglasses, altered photos, etc.)
• Completion of facility-specific Cornerstone Modules prior to start (includes COVID-19 vaccine training and immunization best practices)
• Medication Study Guide provided prior to start for orientation test preparation
• Emergency contact information must be completed
• TB Exposure/PPD Conversion Record required if candidate is a new TB converter
• Workramp LMS modules required for all except RN, SPT, LPN, OR Tech, PCT, and Pediatric Care Aide/CNA (includes Emergency Management, Infection Control, Quality Essentials, Reasonable Accommodations, Security Services)
• Medical or religious exemptions for flu vaccine require facility approval

Additional Notes

• No background or license exemptions accepted
• Modules are mandatory and non-billable
• Clearance must be obtained prior to first day of work
• Missed shifts must be made up at the end of the contract

Prior travel experience: Not explicitly required.