Registered Nurse – ED Boarding and Progressive Care Telemetry
Washington, DC
Access Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Nights

Job Opportunity: Registered Nurse (Travel/Contract)

Location: Washington, District of Columbia
Specialty: Registered Nurse (ED Boarder - IMC RN)
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Details

• Shift: 3x12 hour night shifts
• Patient Care: Care for admitted patients boarding in the Emergency Department awaiting inpatient bed placement
• Patient Ratio: 1:4-5
• Weekend Requirement: Every other weekend required
• Float Requirement: Must float within units of equivalent or lower acuity level

Experience Requirements

• Minimum Specialty Experience: 2 years
• Prior Travel Experience: Required (must have completed at least 1 prior travel assignment)

Licensure & Certifications

• Required:

  • DC Registered Nurse License (pending DC license accepted at time of submission but must have license prior to start)
  • ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support)
  • BLS (Basic Life Support)
  • NIH Stroke Certification
• Additional Certifications (as required by unit):

  • PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support)
  • NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Procedure)
  • TNCC (Trauma Nursing Core Course)
  • EFM (Electronic Fetal Monitoring)

Required Skills

• Cerner electronic health record system
• MS/Tele (Medical-Surgical/Telemetry)
• Telemetry monitoring and interpretation
• Dysrhythmia interpretation and management
• IV insulin protocols and titration of insulin drips
• Feeding tube care and management
• Pre/Post Hemodialysis management
• Renal failure care
• IV therapy and phlebotomy, including starting IVs
• Heparin protocols
• PCA (Patient Controlled Analgesia)
• Nasal cannula use
• Isolation precautions

Preferred Skills

• Cardiac telemetry
• ER holding area experience
• PCU/DOU/IMC/Stepdown unit experience

Additional Requirements & Information

• Must provide proof of pending DC RN license at submission and have license before start date
• Criminal background check within 90 days, including multi-state and federal searches
• Drug screen within 90 days of start (excluding marijuana)
• Annual physical exam confirming ability to perform work without accommodations and free from communicable disease
• Immunizations and health documentation required:

  • Negative TB test or chest x-ray (annual updates)
  • Tdap vaccine within 10 years preferred
  • MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella) documentation or titers
  • Hepatitis B titer or series or signed declination
  • Varicella documentation or titer
  • Seasonal flu vaccination or approved exemption required during flu season
• EKG/Dysrhythmia competency exam required within 1 year of start, with specific scoring criteria and remediation if needed
• Must complete facility-specific orientation modules prior to start
• Must be willing and able to accept assignments including COVID-19 patients

References & Work History

• Two positive supervisory references supporting at least 2 years of experience within the last 3 years
• Complete 7 years of work history with no gaps, including education and license information

Summary

This is a travel Registered Nurse position in Washington, DC, requiring a minimum of 2 years RN experience and at least 1 prior travel assignment. The role involves caring for admitted patients boarding in the ED with a focus on telemetry and intermediate care skills. Candidates must hold or be eligible for a DC RN license and have required certifications including ACLS and BLS. The position requires night shifts, weekend work every other weekend, and floating within similar or lower acuity units. Compliance with health screenings, immunizations, background checks, and competency exams is mandatory.