Endoscopy RN – Preoperative & Circulating
Washington, District of Columbia
Howard University Hospital

Registered Nurse – Endoscopy

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

Job Overview

• Dual role: Preoperative nurse (IV initiation, assessment, patient education) and circulating nurse in the endoscopy suite
• Patient ratios:

  • Preoperative: 1:3
  • Endoscopy circulating nurse: 1:1
• Float between like units required
• On-call: Not required
• Block schedule accommodation: Yes
• Shift: Day shift, 5 days a week, 8 hours per day (7:00 AM – 3:30 PM)

Facility Highlights

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

Required Qualifications

• Valid RN license in District of Columbia
• Minimum 2 years of endoscopy experience, including experience within the last year
• One completed travel nursing assignment
• BLS (Basic Life Support) certification
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)

Additional Notes

• First-time travelers not accepted (prior travel experience required)
• Candidate must complete facility-specific forms including new hire paperwork, position description acknowledgement, and any applicable vaccine declination or exemption forms
• Parking and transportation details should be planned in advance for first day
• Candidate must be prepared to float between similar units as needed

This position offers a dynamic role in a Level 1 trauma teaching hospital with a focus on endoscopy and preoperative nursing care, requiring solid clinical experience and current certifications.