Neuro ICU Registered Nurse
Washington, District of Columbia
MedStar Georgetown University Hospital

Neuro ICU Registered Nurse Travel/Contract Position

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

Job Details

• Unit: Neuro Intensive Care Unit (Neuro ICU)
• Shift Options:

  • 3 shifts per week, 12 hours each (Day: 07:00-19:30 or Night: 19:00-07:30)
  • Straight night shifts available
• Patient Ratio: 1:2
• Charting System: Cerner
• Weekend Requirement: Every other weekend
• Float Requirement: Must float to units of equivalent or lower acuity
• Scrubs: Not provided; solid colors only, no hospital logos

Required Qualifications

• Valid RN license in District of Columbia
• Minimum 2 years of ICU (Intensive Care Unit) experience, including experience within the last year
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) certification
• BLS (Basic Life Support) certification issued by American Heart Association or American Red Cross
• NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification
• Successful completion of EKG Rhythm Interpretation Exam
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)

Required Documentation & Compliance

• Valid driver's license if driving is an essential job function
• Criminal background check within 90 days, covering all locations lived/worked/schooled in past 7 years
• I9/E-Verify attestation required prior to start
• Drug screen within 90 days of start (excluding marijuana)
• Annual physical exam confirming ability to work without accommodations and free from communicable disease
• Immunizations and health screenings including:

  • Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 1 year (with additional requirements if history of TB)
  • Documentation of MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella) vaccines or positive titers
  • Hepatitis B titer, series, or signed declination
  • Varicella vaccine or positive titer
  • Tdap vaccine within 10 years preferred
  • Seasonal flu vaccination or approved medical/religious exemption during flu season
• N95 Fit Test within 9 months of start, updated annually (client may complete onsite if needed)
• Completion of facility-specific orientation modules prior to start date
• 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, employment, license, and contact information
• Skills checklist and competency exams updated within 3 years, including medication/pharmacology and dysrhythmia/EKG competency

Additional Notes

• Aya Healthcare provides support for open license projects (license assistance)
• EKG exam remediation available if initial attempt is unsuccessful
• Must comply with facility policies on background checks, drug screening, and immunizations
• Float assignments may include units with lower acuity than Neuro ICU

This position is ideal for experienced Neuro ICU RNs seeking a travel contract with flexible shift options and comprehensive support for licensing and compliance.