Pediatric Transplant RN
Washington, District of Columbia
MedStar Georgetown University Hospital

Pediatric Transplant Registered Nurse (Travel/Contract)

Location: Washington, District of Columbia
Contract Length: 26 weeks (approximately 6 months)
Shift: Day shift, Monday to Friday, 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM (5x8 hours)
Hours per Week: 40

Job Description

• Provide nursing care in an outpatient clinic specializing in pediatric pre/post liver transplant, small bowel transplant, and hepatology.
• Support patient care coordination including labs, imaging, phone triage, and communication with the multidisciplinary team.
• Holiday coverage as needed.
• No float requirement.

Required Qualifications

• Current District of Columbia RN license must be in hand upon application.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification (AHA or ARC).
• Minimum 2 years of experience in pediatric pre/post liver transplant, small bowel transplant, and hepatology.
• Prior travel assignment completion required (at least one prior travel contract).
• Flu vaccine required (or approved medical/religious exemption).

Certifications & Competencies

• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) required for pediatric roles (AHA or ARC).
• Additional certifications may be required based on unit description (e.g., ACLS, NRP, TNCC) but are not explicitly stated as mandatory here.
• Medication/Pharmacology competency exam and other competency exams required prior to start and updated regularly.
• Dysrhythmia/EKG competency exam may be required if applicable to unit (not specifically stated for this role).

Health & Background Requirements

• Annual physical exam confirming ability to work without accommodations and free from communicable disease.
• Negative TB test (PPD, Quantiferon, or T-spot) within 1 year; if history of TB, additional documentation required.
• Drug screen within 90 days of start (excluding marijuana).
• Required immunizations or proof of immunity:

  • Flu vaccine (seasonal)
  • Tdap within 10 years (preferred)
  • MMR (measles, mumps, rubella) – documentation of 2 vaccines or positive titer
  • Varicella – documentation of 2 vaccines or positive titer
  • Hepatitis B titer, series, or signed declination
• N95 Fit Test within 9 months of start and updated annually (client may complete onsite if needed).

Background Checks & Documentation

• Criminal background check within 90 days covering all locations lived/worked/schooled in past 7 years.
• Education verification for highest degree required by position.
• I9/E-Verify attestation required prior to start.
• Employment history verification covering at least 2 years within the past 7 years.
• 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.

Additional Information

• Valid driver’s license required if driving on behalf of the employer is an essential job function.
• Facility-specific modules (SITELS) must be completed prior to start date.
• Photo for badge must meet specified criteria (clear, centered, no glare, solid background).
• Orientation safety manual acknowledgment required annually.

This position covers a maternity leave and requires an ASAP start, with available start dates in August.