Cardiovascular Pediatric ICU Registered Nurse
Washington, District of Columbia
Children's National Medical Center

CVPICU Registered Nurse Travel/Contract Position

Location: Washington, District of Columbia
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Summary

• Pediatric Cardiovascular Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (CVPICU) RN role
• Shift rotation every 3-4 weeks between day (7:00 AM - 7:00 PM) and night (7:00 PM - 7:00 AM) shifts; facility may try to accommodate block shifts but no guarantee
• 4x12 hour shifts schedule, overtime billed after 48 hours
• Patient ratio: 1 nurse to 2 patients
• Weekend requirement: Every Other Weekend and Every Other Holiday
• Self-scheduled shifts
• Floating within scope to other critical care units (NICU/PICU) as needed, no age cutoff
• Guaranteed 36 hours per week
• Return to work (RTO) restriction: no more than 7 days; if a full week off, must be made up at contract end
• Locals and first-time travelers accepted

Required Qualifications

• Valid RN license in District of Columbia
• Minimum 2 years of Pediatrics CVICU experience, with experience within the last year
• Associate of Science in Nursing / Associate Degree in Nursing
• BLS (Basic Life Support) issued by the American Heart Association, valid and not expiring within 30 days of start
• PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support) issued by the American Heart Association, valid and not expiring within 30 days of start

Required Documentation & Compliance

• Government-issued photo ID (Driver’s License or State ID)
• Background checks within 30 days covering all locations lived/worked/schooled in past 7 years, including SSN trace, sex offender registry, education verification, EPLS/GSA/SAM, HHS/OIG
• Education verification (transcript/diploma accepted if pending)
• Primary source verification of RN license (NURSYS verification required)
• Physical exam within 30 days of start including latex allergy information
• Fit test for N95 mask (1860 or 1870+) or PAPR within 1 year, updated annually
• Immunizations and titers with quantitative lab values and reference ranges required for:

  • MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella)
  • Varicella
  • Hepatitis B (series and quantitative surface antibody titer)
  • Tdap vaccine within 10 years (TD and DTap not accepted)
• Negative TB test (PPD, QGold, or TSPOT) within 60 days or chest x-ray if previously positive; TB questionnaire required for all candidates
• 10-panel drug screen within 30 days including marijuana
• Seasonal flu vaccination or approved medical/religious exemption form required during flu season
• COVID vaccine or declination required for tracking
• Completion of facility-specific modules and acknowledgements including:

  • Orientation Safety Manual
  • Pass/Fail Medication Calculation Exam (minimum 84%, 2 attempts allowed)
  • Medication/Pharmacology Competency Exam
  • Color Blind Testing (online or physical)
  • Facility Cornerstone Modules (COVID-19 vaccine training and immunization best practices)
• Photo for badge must be submitted immediately after contract signing (specific photo guidelines apply)
• Two professional references dated within past two years (preferably supervisors/managers)
• Employment application and skills checklist required

Work Environment & Additional Information

• Pediatric CVICU setting in a Magnet, Teaching, Level I Pediatric Trauma Center
• Charting system: Cerner
• Scrub color: Any child-friendly color, no logos
• Parking: Offsite parking required with monthly fee
• Modules are not billable and average 20+ hours

Scheduling & Time Off

• Must be able to rotate shifts every 3-4 weeks
• Every Other Weekend and Holiday required
• Return to work within 7 days maximum; if a full week off, must be made up at contract end

Notes

• First-time travel nurses accepted
• Floating to other critical care units within scope is required
• Pending licenses accepted with proof but must be issued before start date
• Photo for badge must meet strict guidelines and be submitted immediately after contract acceptance

This position is ideal for experienced CVPICU RNs seeking a travel contract with a reputable pediatric critical care facility, offering a structured 13-week assignment with rotating 12-hour shifts and a supportive clinical environment.