Neuro IMC/PCU RN
Washington, District of Columbia
MedStar Georgetown University Hospital

Registered Nurse Travel/Contract Position

Location: Washington, District of Columbia
Unit: S32 Neuro IMC/PCU
Shift: 3x12 hour night shifts (36 hours/week)
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Experience Requirements

• Minimum 2 years of Registered Nurse experience required
• Must have completed at least 1 prior travel assignment (prior travel experience required)

Licensure & Certifications

• Must have or provide proof of pending DC RN license at time of submission
• DC RN license must be in hand prior to start date
• Required Certifications:

  • BLS (AHA or ARC)
  • DC RN Licensure
• Preferred Certifications:

  • ACLS
  • NIH Stroke Certification
  • BSN

Clinical Skills & Competencies

• Must pass Relias EKG Rhythm Interpretation Exam with:

  • Minimum overall score of 80%
  • 100% score on lethal rhythms section
• Required skills include:

  • Cerner charting system
  • Telemetry and Cardiac Telemetry monitoring
  • PCU/DOU/IMC/Stepdown care
  • Interpretation and management of dysrhythmias
  • Feeding tube care and management
  • Phlebotomy
  • Peripheral line and PICC line care/management
  • Starting IVs
  • Tracheostomy management
  • Isolation precautions
  • Wound care and wound vac management

Work Requirements

• Weekend requirement: every other weekend
• Float requirement: must float within units of equivalent or lower acuity level
• Orientation includes:

  • 4-hour class
  • 8-hour modules
  • Two 12-hour clinical shifts
  • Day 4 independent practice
• Must be willing and able to accept assignments including COVID-19 patients

Staffing & Facility Information

• Facility type: Short Term Acute Care, Teaching Hospital
• Unit nurse-to-patient ratio: 1:4
• Charting system: Cerner
• Scrubs: Not provided; any color allowed without other hospital logos

Compliance & Documentation Requirements

• Criminal background check within 90 days, including multi-state and federal searches
• E-Verify and I9 documentation required
• Drug screen within 90 days of start (excluding marijuana), updated annually
• Annual physical exam confirming ability to work without accommodations and free from communicable disease
• Immunizations and health documents required:

  • Negative TB test or chest x-ray (updated annually)
  • Tdap vaccine within 10 years preferred
  • MMR (measles, mumps, rubella) documentation or titers
  • Hepatitis B titer, series, or signed declination
  • Varicella documentation or titer
  • Seasonal flu vaccination or approved exemption required during flu season
• N95 fit test within 9 months and updated annually (client may complete onsite if needed)
• Two positive supervisory references supporting at least 2 years of experience within the last 3 years

Additional Notes

• Must complete facility-specific modules prior to start date
• Must complete medication/pharmacology competency exams and dysrhythmia/EKG competency exams as required
• Must provide clear photo for badge
• Must comply with all facility-specific policies and training requirements

This position is ideal for experienced travel RNs with neuro IMC/PCU skills who meet licensure and certification requirements and are comfortable working night shifts in a fast-paced acute care teaching hospital environment.