Neuro ICU Registered Nurse
Washington, DC
Access Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Rotating

Job Opportunity: Neuro ICU Registered Nurse (Travel/Contract)

Location: Washington, District of Columbia
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Summary

• Position: Neuro ICU Registered Nurse (3G Neuro ICU RN)
• Shift: Mostly day shifts; up to 2 weeks of night shifts possible within a 6-week schedule
• Float Requirement: Must float within units of equivalent or lower acuity or other ICUs/IMC
• No call requirements; rotating shifts including afternoon/evening and night shifts as specified
• Facility requires annual flu vaccination

Required Qualifications

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

  • BLS (AHA or ARC)
  • ACLS
  • NIH Stroke Certification
• Experience: Minimum 2 years of RN experience required (higher value from all sources)
• Skills Required:

  • Conscious Sedation
  • Intracranial Pressure (ICP) monitoring
  • Ventilator management
• Skills Preferred:

  • Level 1 trauma experience
  • Pulmonary Artery Lines
  • IV starts and phlebotomy
• Competency Exams:

  • Must pass Relias EKG Rhythm Interpretation Exam with minimum 80% overall and 100% on lethal rhythms
• Other Requirements:

  • Must complete medication/pharmacology competency exams and dysrhythmia/EKG competency exams as required
  • Must complete facility-specific orientation and safety modules

Special Equipment Used

• EVD (External Ventricular Drain)
• Raumedic Bolt
• Artic Sun
• CVVH (Continuous Venovenous Hemofiltration)
• Lytic catheter
• Flo-tracker and PA catheter (occasional use)

Health & Background Requirements

• Annual physical exam confirming ability to work without accommodations and free from communicable disease
• Negative TB test or chest X-ray within required timeframes
• Required immunizations or titers:

  • Flu vaccine (mandatory)
  • Hepatitis B (titer, series, or signed declination)
  • MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella) documentation or titers
  • Varicella documentation or titers
  • Tdap vaccine preferred within 10 years
• Drug screen within 90 days of start (excluding marijuana)
• Criminal background check within 90 days including multi-state and federal searches
• Monthly EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks prior to and during assignment

Additional Notes

• Two positive supervisory references required, 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
• Must be able to provide proof of all required documents and complete facility-specific modules before start date
• No prior travel experience required; new travelers are welcome

This position is ideal for experienced Neuro ICU RNs comfortable with critical care equipment and procedures, seeking a 13-week travel contract in Washington, DC.