Medical-Surgical/Telemetry Registered Nurse
Washington, DC
Access Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Rotating

Registered Nurse - MS/Telemetry

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

Job Details

• Shift: 3 shifts of 12 hours each (Day: 6:30 AM - 7:00 PM / Night: 6:30 PM - 7:00 AM)
• Hours per Week: 36
• Patient Ratio: 1:5
• Unit Type: Medical-Surgical / Telemetry
• Float Requirement: Must float within units of equivalent or lower acuity
• Weekend Requirement: Every other weekend, 6 weekend shifts total

Required Skills

• Medical-Surgical and Telemetry nursing
• Cardiac telemetry and interpretation of dysrhythmias
• Feeding tube care and management
• IV therapy including PICC line and peripheral line management, IV starts
• Must pass Relias EKG Rhythm Interpretation Exam with:

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

Required Qualifications

• Valid RN license in District of Columbia
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
• Minimum 1 year of Medical-Surgical and Telemetry nursing experience within the last year
• Proficient in dysrhythmia interpretation
• Skilled in IV therapy, including PICC line and peripheral line management

Additional Requirements

• 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
• Completion of facility-specific modules (SITELS) prior to start date
• Annual competency exams including medication/pharmacology and dysrhythmia/EKG competency
• Must provide clear photo for badge
• Must be available for holiday coverage
• Must comply with facility policies including parking fees

Preferred Skills

• Charge nurse experience

Facility Highlights

• Short Term Acute Care, Teaching Hospital
• 402 staffed beds
• Charting system: Cerner
• Medication dispensing: Pyxis

This position requires a highly skilled RN with telemetry experience, strong cardiac monitoring skills, and the ability to float across similar acuity units. Prior travel nursing experience and passing a specialized EKG exam are mandatory.