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

Job Opportunity: Registered Nurse (PreOp/PACU)

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

Job Description

• Position: Third Floor PACU RN (Post-Anesthesia Care Unit)
• Schedule: 4 shifts per week, 10 hours each (various shift times between 6:00 AM and 9:30 PM)
• No on-call or weekend shifts required
• Floating: May float to main OR if census permits/needed
• Flu vaccination required for all travelers

Required Qualifications

• License: Must have a District of Columbia RN license prior to start date (pending DC license accepted at submission with proof)
• Certifications:

  • BLS (Basic Life Support) - AHA or ARC approved
  • ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) recommended
• Experience: Minimum 2 years of general PACU nursing experience, including:

  • Administration of blood products
  • Infection control
  • Specimen handling and labeling
  • General PACU procedures
• Competency Exam: Must pass the Relias EKG Rhythm Interpretation Exam with:

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

  • Flu vaccination (or approved exemption)
  • Annual physical exam confirming ability to work without accommodations and free from communicable disease
  • Negative TB test or chest x-ray within the last year (with annual updates if applicable)
  • Required immunizations or titers for Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Varicella, Hepatitis B
  • Drug screen within 90 days of start (excluding marijuana)
  • N95 Fit Test within 9 months of start, updated annually (client may complete onsite if needed)
• Background Checks:

  • Criminal background check within 90 days including all locations lived/worked in past 7 years
  • Federal and state-level screenings as required
• References: Two positive supervisory references supporting at least 2 years of experience within the last 3 years
• Work History: Complete 7 years of work history with no gaps; minimum 2 years employment in the past 7 years required

Additional Information

• Must complete facility-specific orientation modules prior to start date
• May require valid driver’s license if driving is an essential job function
• Annual competency exams and medication/pharmacology competency testing required
• Facility requires strict adherence to vaccination and health documentation policies
• No prior travel experience explicitly required for this position

This position is ideal for experienced PACU RNs seeking a travel contract in the Washington, DC area with a defined schedule and no weekend or on-call requirements.