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

Job Opportunity: Registered Nurse (Travel/Contract)

Location: Washington, District of Columbia
Specialty: Registered Nurse (PACU)
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Details

• Unit: Third Floor PACU (Post-Anesthesia Care Unit)
• Shift: 4 shifts per week, 10 hours each (Day/Evening shifts: 0630-1700 or 0900-1930)
• Floating: May float to main OR if census permits/needed
• Flu vaccination is required for all travelers

Requirements

• Licensure:

  • DC RN License required (pending DC license accepted but must be active prior to start)
• Certifications:

  • BLS (Basic Life Support) - AHA or ARC certified
  • ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) recommended
  • PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support) required only if working in ED or Pediatrics (not required for this PACU role)
  • Other certifications may be required based on unit (e.g., NRP, TNCC)
• Experience:

  • Minimum 2 years of general PACU experience
  • Experience must include administration of blood products, infection control, specimen handling and labeling, and general PACU procedures
• Prior Travel Experience:

  • Not explicitly required for this position

Health & Safety Requirements

• Annual physical exam confirming ability to work without accommodations and free from communicable disease
• Flu vaccination or approved medical/religious exemption required during flu season
• Negative TB test (IGRA or PPD) within 1 year, updated annually; if prior positive, chest x-ray and annual questionnaire required
• Documentation of immunity or vaccination for:

  • Measles (Rubeola), Mumps, Rubella (2 MMR vaccines or positive titer)
  • Varicella (2 vaccines or positive titer)
  • Hepatitis B (titer, series, or signed declination)
• Drug screen within 90 days of start (excluding marijuana), updated annually for extensions or breaks in service over 6 months
• N95 Fit Test within 9 months of start, updated annually (client may complete onsite if needed)

Background & Compliance

• Criminal background check within 90 days, including all locations lived/worked/schooled in past 7 years
• E-Verify and I9 documentation required prior to start
• Education verification for highest degree required by position
• 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 required prior to start and updated annually
• Medication/Pharmacology competency exam (score 80% or higher) within 3 years
• Dysrhythmia/EKG competency exam required for certain specialties (not specifically noted for PACU)

Additional Notes

• Valid driver's license required if driving on behalf of the facility is an essential job function
• Facility-specific orientation modules must be completed prior to start
• Annual acknowledgment of safety manual required

This position is ideal for experienced PACU RNs with at least 2 years of relevant clinical experience, who hold or are in the process of obtaining a DC RN license, and who meet the health and compliance requirements listed above.