CVICU Registered Nurse
Washington, District of Columbia
Medstar Washington Hospital Center

Job Opportunity: Registered Nurse - CVICU

Location: Washington, District of Columbia
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks
Shift: 3x12 hour rotating day/night shifts (6:30 AM - 7:00 PM / 7:00 PM - 6:30 AM)
Hours per Week: 36 hours

Job Description

• Provide nursing care in the Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit (CVICU).
• Float to ICU and Intermediate Care (IMC) units as needed.
• Work every other weekend and holidays as required.

Required Qualifications

• Valid RN license in District of Columbia.
• Minimum 2 years of CVICU experience, with CVICU experience within the last year.
• ACLS certification issued by American Heart Association or American Red Cross.
• BLS certification issued by American Heart Association or American Red Cross.
• EKG Rhythm Interpretation competency.
• Associate of Science in Nursing or Associate Degree in Nursing.

Competencies & Certifications

• Medication/Pharmacology Competency Exam with a passing score of 80% or higher within 3 years of start.
• Dysrhythmia/EKG Competency Exam (Relias) must be current (within 1 year) and meet score requirements.
• Annual completion of facility-specific safety and orientation modules.
• Other certifications may be required based on unit assignment (e.g., PALS, NRP, TNCC) but not mandatory for this CVICU role.

Background & Health Requirements

• Criminal background check within 90 days of start covering all locations lived/worked/schooled in the past 7 years.
• Drug screen within 90 days of start (excluding marijuana).
• Annual physical exam confirming ability to perform job duties without accommodations and free from communicable disease.
• Immunizations and documentation required:

  • Tdap vaccine within last 10 years preferred.
  • Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 1 year; if history of TB, additional documentation required.
  • Documentation of immunity or vaccination for Measles, Mumps, Rubella (MMR), Varicella, and Hepatitis B.
  • Seasonal flu vaccination or approved medical/religious exemption required during flu season.
• N95 Fit Test within 9 months of start, updated annually (client may complete on-site if needed).

Additional Requirements

• Two positive supervisory references supporting at least 2 years of experience within the last 3 years.
• Complete 7 years of work history with no gaps, including education, employment, license, and contact information.
• I-9 and E-Verify attestation required prior to hire.
• Valid driver’s license required if driving is an essential job function.
• Clear, professional photo for badge.
• Completion of facility-specific modules prior to start date.
• Annual competency exams and safety manual acknowledgments.

Work Environment

• Rotating shifts with 3 consecutive 12-hour days or nights.
• Floating between CVICU, ICU, and IMC units as needed.
• Work includes weekends and holidays on a rotating basis.

This position is ideal for experienced CVICU RNs who meet licensure and certification requirements and are comfortable with rotating shifts and floating within critical care units.