IMC Registered Nurse
Washington, District of Columbia
MedStar Georgetown University Hospital

Job Opportunity: IMC Registered Nurse (Travel/Contract)

Location: Washington, District of Columbia
Shift: Nights, 3 shifts per week, 12 hours each (7:00 PM – 7:30 AM)
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Description

• Provide care for admitted patients boarding in the Emergency Department awaiting inpatient bed placement.
• Patient diagnoses will vary.
• Float within units of equivalent or lower acuity as needed.
• Weekend requirement: every other weekend.
• Patient ratio approximately 1:4-5.
• Charting system: Cerner.
• Medication system: Pyxis.
• Scrubs: Any color allowed.
• Must be willing and able to accept assignments involving COVID-19 patients.

Required Qualifications

• Valid RN license in District of Columbia (pending accepted at time of submission but must be active before start date)
• Minimum 2 years of Intermediate Care experience, with at least 1 year within the last year
• Associate of Science in Nursing / Associate Degree in Nursing
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) certification
• BLS (Basic Life Support) certification issued by American Heart Association or American Red Cross
• PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support) certification
• Must pass the Relias EKG Rhythm Interpretation Exam

Orientation

• Orientation dates available: July 13 or July 27

Additional Requirements

• Background Checks: Criminal background check within 90 days, including multi-state and federal searches.
• Drug Screen: Negative drug screen within 90 days of start (excluding marijuana).
• Health Documents:

  • Annual physical exam confirming ability to work without accommodations and free from communicable disease
  • Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 1 year (with additional requirements if history of TB)
  • Immunizations or titers for Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Varicella, Hepatitis B
  • Tdap vaccine within last 10 years preferred
  • Annual flu vaccination or approved exemption required during flu season
  • N95 fit test within 9 months of start and updated annually (client may complete onsite if needed)
• 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, including education, employment, license, and contact information.

Work Environment & Logistics

• Unit has approximately 40 rooms and 140 patient visits per day.
• Parking is available but at a cost.

Notes

• Must be able to float to units with equivalent or lower acuity.
• Must be willing to work with COVID-19 patients.
• Must provide proof of pending DC RN license at submission and have license active before start.
• Must complete facility-specific modules prior to start.

This position is ideal for experienced travel RNs with strong telemetry and critical care skills who are comfortable working night shifts in a fast-paced emergency department setting.