Emergency Department Registered Nurse
Washington, District of Columbia
Howard University Hospital

Job Opportunity: Registered Nurse (ED RN) - Washington, DC

Position Details

• Specialty: Registered Nurse (Emergency Department)
• Location: Washington, District of Columbia
• Employment Type: Travel/Contract
• Contract Length: 13 weeks
• Experience Required: Minimum 1.5 years of nursing experience
• Prior Travel Experience: Not explicitly required

Work Schedule & Requirements

• Every other weekend and every other holiday required
• Ratios: 1 nurse to 4-5 patients
• No floating between units
• No on-call required
• No block scheduling accommodations

Facility Highlights

• Trauma Level 1, Teaching Hospital
• 228 staffed beds
• Charting system: Cerner Sorian (1st generation)
• Scrub color: Royal Blue
• Parking: Candidate responsible for parking costs; public transportation accessible (Metro Shaw/Howard University station on Green and Yellow lines; bus routes 70, 71, 90, 92, 96)

Required Certifications

• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) – AHA only, must be current and valid at start
• BLS (Basic Life Support) – AHA only, must be current and valid at start
• TNCC (Trauma Nursing Core Course) – Required for all ED staff, must be current and valid at start

Additional Preferred Certifications

• PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support) – Preferred but not required for ED
• NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Procedure) – As required

Licensure

• Must hold a valid Washington D.C. nursing license
• License must be verified through primary source and valid at start (cannot expire within 30 days of start)

Compliance & Documentation Requirements

• Must be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 (DC mandate; medical and religious exemptions not accepted)
• Proof of I9 or attestation
• Government-issued photo ID (must be carried during hours of service)
• E-Verify or attestation
• Background check: 7-year criminal history, nationwide, sex offender, FACIS Level 3, education verification, and international searches as applicable
• EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks within 30 days of start and updated for renewals
• Education verification through primary source (transcripts/diplomas not accepted as sole proof)
• Physical exam completed by a physician, updated annually, using facility-specific form (physician statements alone not accepted)
• Fit mask testing within one year, updated annually
• Immunizations and titers required:

  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap (vaccine or declination form)
  • Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 1 year, updated annually
  • Rubeola (Measles), Mumps, Rubella (titer or 2 vaccines, booster if needed)
  • Hepatitis B (titer, vaccine series, or declination form)
  • Varicella (titer or 2 vaccines, booster if needed)
  • Flu vaccine required annually (religious/medical exemptions accepted with approval)
• Drug screening: 9-panel drug screen within last 12 months (instant acceptable)
• References: Proof of 2 clinical references or hospital evaluations
• Employment application/resume including licensure, certifications, education, and employment history

Additional Notes

• Candidates must complete facility-specific forms such as job description acknowledgement and crisis/employee health packets prior to start
• Parking and transportation logistics should be planned ahead of the first day
• Candidates should allow ample time for compliance document submission and verification before start date

This position is ideal for a Registered Nurse with emergency department experience seeking a travel contract in a Level 1 trauma teaching hospital in Washington, DC. The role requires strong clinical skills, current certifications, and compliance with DC vaccination mandates.