Preoperative Registered Nurse
Washington, DC
Access Healthcare
4x10 hrs, Days

Job Opportunity: Pre Op Registered Nurse (Travel/Contract)

Location: Washington, District of Columbia
Contract Length: 13 weeks
Specialty: Registered Nurse (Preoperative/Endoscopy)
Employment Type: Travel/Contract

Job Description

• Work hours: 4x10 or 3x12 shifts (5:00 AM - 5:30 PM or 5:00 AM - 3:30 PM)
• Weekend and holiday requirement: Every other weekend and alternate holidays
• Patient ratio: 1:3
• EMR system: Cerner
• Work setting: Inpatient, Ambulatory/Outpatient, Level II Trauma, Phase II Recovery
• Unit: Preoperative Unit within a Level I Trauma Center (18-bay area)
• Patient population: Diverse surgical specialties including cardiac, plastics, breast, ENT, vascular, minimally invasive, general surgery, bariatric, colorectal, endocrine, orthopedics, neurosurgery, oncology, gynecological surgery, and urology
• Responsibilities:

  • Comprehensive preoperative assessments
  • Initiating IV access
  • Patient education
  • Coordination with anesthesia and surgical teams
  • Assisting with regional anesthesia procedures (e.g., nerve blocks)
  • Supporting moderate sedation during preoperative interventions
• Scrub color: Ceil Blue

Requirements

• Experience: Minimum 2 years of nursing experience required
• Travel Experience: First-time travelers accepted (no prior travel experience required)
• Licensure:

  • Pending DC nursing license accepted at time of submission
  • Must have DC license in hand prior to start date
• Certifications:

  • ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support)
  • BLS (Basic Life Support)
• Skills:

  • Moderate sedation proficiency
  • Must pass Relias EKG Rhythm Interpretation Exam with:

    • Minimum overall score of 80%
    • 100% score on lethal rhythms section
• Other:

  • Ability to work in a fast-paced, high-acuity Level I trauma environment
  • Adaptability to manage complex and diverse patient populations

Compliance and Documentation

• Criminal background check within 90 days, including multi-state searches
• E-Verify and I9 documentation required
• Drug screen within 90 days of start (excluding marijuana)
• Annual physical exam confirming ability to work without accommodations and free from communicable disease
• Immunizations and titers required:

  • Tdap (within 10 years preferred)
  • Negative TB test or chest x-ray (within 1 year, updated annually)
  • MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella) documentation or titers
  • Hepatitis B titer or series or signed declination
  • Varicella documentation or titer
• N95 Fit Test within 9 months and updated annually (client may complete onsite)
• Flu vaccination or approved medical/religious exemption required during flu season
• 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
• Skills checklist and competency exams required prior to start and updated annually

Additional Notes

• Moderate sedation and regional anesthesia support skills are essential
• The unit supports both elective and urgent surgical cases
• The role requires strong coordination with multidisciplinary teams including anesthesia and surgery
• Candidates must be prepared for weekend and holiday shifts on a rotating basis

This position offers an opportunity to work in a high-level trauma center with a diverse surgical patient population, ideal for nurses seeking to expand their perioperative and moderate sedation experience in a travel contract role.