Pediatric Dialysis RN
Washington, District of Columbia
Children's National Medical Center

Pediatric Dialysis Registered Nurse (Travel/Contract)

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

Position Overview

• Specialty: Pediatric Dialysis RN with Hemodialysis (HD) experience required
• Start date: Must begin within 3-4 weeks of profile submission
• Shifts: 3 shifts per week, 12 hours each (Day/Night rotation 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM)
• Weekend requirement: Every other weekend (EOW), including 1-2 Saturday morning shifts per month for extra patient treatments
• Patient ratio: 1:1 to 1:2
• On-call: Yes, minimum 5 overnight on-call shifts per month, including 1-2 weekend 24-hour on-call shifts
• Floating: Not required to float outside scope
• Block scheduling: May be accommodated if it fits facility needs, but no guarantee
• Locals accepted
• Overtime billed after 48 hours for 4x12 shifts (if applicable)
• Maximum requested time off (RTO): 7 days per 13-week contract, with 1 week max RTO allowed and must be made up if a whole week

Required Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of recent dialysis experience (pediatric experience preferred but not required)
• Certifications:

  • BLS (Basic Life Support)
  • PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support)
• Valid RN license for District of Columbia required before start (pending license accepted at submission but must be active before start)
• Background and license must be clean with no hits
• First-time travel nurses accepted

Work Environment & Facility Notes

• Pediatric hospital with Magnet status, teaching facility, and Level I Pediatric Trauma Center
• Total staffed beds: 323 inpatient beds, including 70 NICU beds
• Charting system: Cerner
• Scrub color: Any, no logos, must be child-friendly

Hours & Scheduling

• Guaranteed 36 hours per week
• Shift pattern: 3x12 hour shifts (day or night)
• Minimum 1-2 Saturday morning shifts per month
• On-call shifts as described above

Compliance & Documentation Requirements

• Government-issued photo ID (Driver’s License or State ID)
• Background check within 30 days covering all locations lived/worked/schooled in past 7 years
• Education verification and transcript/diploma (transcript accepted if education verification pending)
• Professional license primary source verification (NURSYS verification required)
• Physical exam within 30 days of start, including latex allergy information
• Fit test for N95 or PAPR mask within 1 year of start, updated annually
• Immunizations and titers required with lab values and reference ranges for:

  • MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella)
  • Varicella
  • Hepatitis B (series and quantitative surface antibody titer)
  • Tdap (within 10 years)
• Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 60 days of start (special requirements if positive or new converter)
• 10-panel drug screen within 30 days of start, including marijuana
• Seasonal flu vaccination or approved medical/religious exemption required during flu season
• COVID vaccine or declination required for tracking
• Required facility-specific training modules and acknowledgements prior to start, including:

  • Orientation Safety Manual
  • Medication Study Guide
  • Pass/Fail Medication Calculation Exam (must score 84% or higher, 2 attempts allowed)
  • Competency exams including medication/pharmacology and color blindness testing
• Professional references: 2 within past 2 years, preferably supervisors or managers (cannot be pending)
• Employment application and skills checklist required

Additional Notes

• Photo for badge must meet strict guidelines (full face, plain background, no hats/sunglasses, no filters) and be submitted immediately after signing contract
• Facility will not accept candidates with any background or license issues
• RTO (requested time off) cannot be changed after profile submission
• Overtime billing applies only if working 4x12 shifts (not guaranteed)

This position is ideal for a Pediatric Dialysis RN with solid hemodialysis experience seeking a travel contract in a specialized pediatric hospital setting with structured shifts and comprehensive credentialing requirements.