Pediatric Step-Down RN
Washington, District of Columbia
The HSC Pediatric Center

Job Opportunity: Pediatric Registered Nurse (Travel/Contract)

Location: Washington, District of Columbia
Specialty: Registered Nurse – Pediatrics
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Description

• Position: Pediatric StepDown RN
• Required Experience: Minimum 2 years nursing experience (higher end of 1–2 years stated)
• Pediatric experience preferred
• First-time travelers accepted
• Occasional weekend shifts required (facility dependent)
• Floating within similar pediatric rehab/inpatient/SNF units required
• Block scheduling available upon request (not guaranteed)
• Locals and candidates with pending DC RN license accepted (license must be active prior to start)
• Guaranteed 36 hours per week
• Max 1 week Return to Office (RTO) restrictions; if full week taken, must extend contract to make up time

Patient Care & Environment

• Typical pediatric inpatient/skilled nursing facility (SNF) ratios
• Medically complex pediatric patients
• Pediatric rehabilitation and specialized inpatient care setting
• Comfortable supervising CNAs, LPNs, PCAs as needed
• Strong assessment and communication skills required

Certifications & Licenses Required

• BLS/CPR (American Heart Association only; must be current and valid prior to start)
• ACLS, PALS, NRP, and Chemotherapy certifications required based on unit/specialty (AHA/AAP only; must be current)
• Pediatric certification (CPN or pediatric rehab certification) preferred
• State RN license required prior to start (pending license accepted with proof)
• NURSYS verification required
• Pass/Fail Medication Calculation Exam at orientation (minimum 84% to pass, 2 attempts allowed)

Compliance & Onboarding Requirements

• Background checks including SSN trace, education verification, EPLS/GSA/SAM, HHS/OIG
• Physical exam within 30 days of start (including latex allergy info)
• Fit test for N95 mask within 1 year of start, updated annually
• Immunizations and titers required:

  • Tdap (within 10 years)
  • Measles, Mumps, Rubella (2 MMR vaccines or positive quantitative titer with lab values)
  • Varicella (2 vaccines or positive quantitative titer with lab values)
  • Hepatitis B series and quantitative titer (or declination form)
  • Flu vaccine or approved medical/religious exemption (seasonal requirement)
• Negative TB test or chest x-ray within 60 days of start (with additional requirements if positive or new converter)
• 10-panel drug screen within 30 days of start (including marijuana)
• COVID vaccine or declination required for tracking
• Completion of facility-specific training modules (20+ hours non-billable) prior to start
• Photo for badge required immediately after signing contract

Additional Information

• Scrub color: Any child-friendly color, no logos
• Charting system: Cerner
• On-call: No
• Prior travel experience: Not explicitly required
• References: 2 professional references dated within past 2 years required (cannot be pending)
• Employment application and skills checklist required

This position is ideal for pediatric RNs with experience or interest in medically complex pediatric rehabilitation and inpatient care, who are comfortable working in a dynamic, specialized pediatric environment.