Pediatric PACU Registered Nurse
Washington, DC
Access Healthcare
4x10 hrs, Days

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: Four 10-hour shifts, Monday to Friday (no weekends or holidays)
• Shift Times: Variable start times between 6:00 AM and 11:00 AM (e.g., 6a-4:30p, 7a-5:30p, etc.)
• On-Call: None
• Licensure:

  • Must hold an active D.C. nursing license OR
  • Have a pending D.C. license application with the Board of Nursing for at least 3-4 weeks (proof of submission required)
  • Applicants who have not applied for a D.C. license are not eligible

Certifications & Competencies Required

• 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 (if applicable to unit)
• Medication Test/Pharmacology Competency Exam
• Competency Exam
• Pass/Fail Medication Calculation Exam at orientation (must score 84% or higher, 2 attempts allowed)

Background & Documentation Requirements

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

  • SSN Trace
  • Counties, States, Nationwide
  • National Sex Offender Registry
  • FACIS Level 3
  • Education Verification (transcript/diploma accepted if pending)
• EPLS/GSA/SAM check
• HHS/OIG check
• Education Verification
• NURSYS Verification (RN, LPN/LVN, AP)
• State License Primary Source Verification

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, updated annually
• 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
• TB Questionnaire required for all candidates
• Measles, Mumps, Rubella: 2 MMR vaccines or positive quantitative titer with lab values
• Hepatitis B series and quantitative surface antibody titer with lab values; declination form accepted if declining
• Varicella: 2 vaccines or positive quantitative titer with lab values
• 10 Panel Drug Screen within 30 days of start (must include marijuana)
• Seasonal Flu Vaccination or approved medical/religious exemption form required during flu season
• COVID-19 vaccine or declination required for tracking

Facility-Specific Requirements

• Completion of Cornerstone Modules prior to start (includes COVID-19 vaccine training and immunization best practices)
• Orientation Safety Manual Acknowledgement
• Acknowledgement of Pass/Fail Testing for medication calculation
• Photo for badge (must meet specific guidelines)
• Medication Study Guide provided prior to start for orientation test preparation
• Emergency Contact information completion
• Additional modules for non-RN roles (not applicable here)

Additional Notes

• Missed shifts due to call-outs must be made up at the end of the contract, with extra days added if needed
• Modules are required to be completed within the first week of assignment but are not billable
• Clearance must be obtained prior to the first day of work
• No background/license exemptions accepted

Prior Travel Experience

• No explicit requirement for prior travel experience mentioned

This opportunity is ideal for experienced pediatric RNs with post anesthesia care and pre testing expertise seeking a structured weekday schedule without weekends or on-call duties.