Operating Room RN
Washington, District of Columbia
Medstar Washington Hospital Center

Job Opportunity: Operating Room Registered Nurse (Travel/Contract)

Location: Washington, District of Columbia
Contract Length: 13 weeks (approximately 3 months)
Specialty: Registered Nurse - Operating Room (OR)
Employment Type: Travel/Contract

Job Description

• Shift: Evening
• Start Dates: March 2 and March 16
• License Requirements:

  • Pending DC nursing license accepted at time of submission (proof required)
  • Must have DC license in hand prior to start date
• Experience Required: Minimum 2 years of OR nursing experience
• Travel Experience: Prior travel experience not explicitly required; however, unit accepts first-time travelers with 2 years experience
• Float Requirement: Must float within units of equivalent or lower acuity
• On-Call Requirements:

  • 6 calls per 6-week schedule
  • 1 weekend shift and/or 1 holiday shift per 6-week schedule
• Required Certifications:

  • BCLS (Basic Cardiac Life Support)
• Preferred Certifications:

  • ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support)
• Skills Required:

  • General OR procedures
  • Bariatrics
  • ENT (Ear, Nose, Throat)
  • Neurology
  • Orthopedic
  • Urology lines
• Special Procedures:

  1. Total joint replacements
  2. Spine surgeries
  3. Craniotomy
  4. Free flaps
  5. Cyto reduction
  6. Bariatric surgeries
  7. ENT/OMF (Oral and Maxillofacial)
• Scrub Color: Ceil blue (not provided)
• Vaccination Requirement: Flu vaccine mandatory for all employees

Required Documentation & Compliance

• Background Checks:

  • Criminal background check within 90 days, including all locations lived/worked/schooled in past 7 years
  • Federal, state, and county searches as applicable
  • EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks prior to start and monthly thereafter
• Licenses & Certifications:

  • State nursing license verification required prior to start
  • BLS required (AHA or ARC)
  • ACLS preferred
  • Other certifications as required by unit (e.g., PALS, NRP, TNCC, EFM) depending on assignment
• Competency Exams:

  • Medication/Pharmacology competency exam (must score 80% or higher) within 3 years of start
  • Dysrhythmia/EKG competency exam required for certain specialty units (must meet specific scoring criteria)
• Health Requirements:

  • Annual physical exam confirming ability to work without accommodations and free from communicable disease
  • Negative TB test or chest x-ray within required timeframes
  • Immunizations or titers for Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Varicella, Hepatitis B
  • Drug screen within 90 days of start (excluding marijuana)
  • Flu vaccination or approved medical/religious exemption required during flu season
  • N95 fit test within 9 months of start and updated annually (client may complete onsite if needed)
• Other:

  • I9/E-Verify attestation required
  • Photo for badge with specific requirements (clear, centered, no glare, solid background)
  • Completion of facility-specific modules (SITELS) prior to start date

Additional Notes

• Two positive supervisory references required, supporting at least 2 years of experience within the last 3 years
• Complete 7 years of work history with no gaps, including education and license information
• Must have completed at least one travel assignment or one month of per diem assignment for travel contracts
• Facility requires all employees to have the flu vaccine; exemptions are rare and strictly reviewed

This position is ideal for an experienced OR RN with at least 2 years of specialty experience, comfortable with floating and on-call duties, and able to meet comprehensive credentialing and health requirements.