Endoscopy Registered Nurse
Washington, District of Columbia
Medstar Washington Hospital Center

Job Opportunity: Registered Nurse - Endoscopy (Travel/Contract)

Location: Washington, District of Columbia
Contract Length: 13 weeks (approximately 3 months)
Employment Type: Travel/Contract

Job Description

• Shift: 4x10 hour shifts, Days
• Start Date: March 2
• Schedule:

  • Pre-op: 06:30 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Intra-Procedural: 07:00 AM - 5:30 PM
  • PACU: 07:30 AM - 6:00 PM or 08:00 AM - 6:30 PM
• Weekend/On-call Requirements:

  • Weekday on-call once per week (5:30 PM - 7:00 AM)
  • Weekend on-call every 6th or 7th weekend (Monday and Friday evenings 5:30 PM - 7:00 AM; Saturday and Sunday 24 hours)
• Float: Required to float per competency within GI Suite

Required Qualifications

• Specialty: Registered Nurse with Endoscopy experience (pre, intra, and post procedure)
• Minimum Experience: 2 years in specialty
• Prior Travel Experience: Not required; first-time travelers accepted if experienced in Endoscopy
• Licensure:

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

  • ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support)
  • BLS (Basic Life Support)
• Patient Age Group: Pediatrics and Adults
• Work Setting Skills Required:

  • Pre/Post Procedure care
  • Starting and maintaining IVs
  • Inpatient care
• Work Setting Skills Preferred: Outpatient Endoscopy center
• Department Ratios:

  • Pre-op: 1:2
  • Intra-procedural: 1:1
  • PACU: 1:2
• Flu Vaccine: Required for all employees

Additional Requirements & Information

• Background Checks: Criminal background check within 90 days, including multiple state and federal checks
• Health Documents:

  • 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
  • Required immunizations or titers for Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Varicella, Hepatitis B
  • Drug screen within 90 days of start (excluding marijuana)
  • Flu vaccination or approved medical/religious exemption required for flu season
• Competency Exams:

  • Medication/Pharmacology competency exam (pass with 80% or higher) within 3 years
  • Dysrhythmia/EKG competency exam required for certain units (not specifically stated for this role)
• Documentation:

  • 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
  • Skills checklist updated annually
• Dress Code: Scrubs or street clothes with hospital laundry scrubs provided
• Other: Must provide proof of pending DC license at submission and have license before start date

Summary

This is a travel Registered Nurse position specializing in Endoscopy with a 13-week contract in Washington, DC. The role requires a minimum of 2 years of Endoscopy nursing experience, ACLS and BLS certifications, and a DC nursing license (pending accepted at submission). The schedule includes 4 ten-hour day shifts with on-call and weekend coverage. Flu vaccination is mandatory. First-time travelers are welcome if experienced in Endoscopy. The nurse will float within the GI Suite as needed.