Endoscopy RN
Washington, District of Columbia
Medstar Washington Hospital Center

Job Opportunity: Endoscopy Registered Nurse (RN)

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

Job Description

• Schedule: 4x10 hour shifts, Days
• Shift Times:

  • Pre-op: 06:30 - 17:00
  • Intra-Procedural: 07:00 - 17:30
  • PACU: 07:30 - 18:00 / 08:00 - 18:30
• Weekend Requirement:

  • Weekday on-call once per week (17:30 - 07:00)
  • Weekend on-call every 6th or 7th weekend (Monday and Friday evenings 17:30 - 07:00, Saturday and Sunday 24 hours 07:00 - 07:00)
• Float Requirement: Must float per competency within GI Suite
• Patient Age Group: Pediatrics and Adults
• Department Ratios:

  • Pre-op 1:2
  • Intra-procedural 1:1
  • PACU 1:2
• Able to function in Pre-op, Intra-Procedural, and PACU settings
• Work Setting Skills Required: Pre/Post Procedure, Starting and maintaining IVs, Inpatient care
• Work Setting Skills Preferred: Outpatient Endoscopy center
• Scrubs: Option to wear scrubs or street clothes and change into hospital laundry scrubs

Required Qualifications

• Specialty: Registered Nurse (Endoscopy)
• Minimum 2 years of experience in specialty required (Endoscopy - pre, intra, and post procedure)
• First-time travelers accepted if experienced in Endoscopy
• Licensure:

  • Must have a District of Columbia RN license prior to start date
  • Pending DC license accepted at time of submission with proof, but license must be in hand before starting
• Certifications:

  • ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support)
  • BLS (Basic Life Support)
• Flu vaccine required for all employees
• References: Two positive supervisory references supporting at least two years of experience within the last three years
• Background checks and verifications required (criminal background, education, drug screen, etc.)
• Competency exams required including medication/pharmacology and EKG/dysrhythmia competency as applicable

Additional Requirements

• Physical exam confirming ability to work without accommodations and free from communicable disease
• Immunizations and health documentation required:

  • Flu vaccine (or approved exemption)
  • Negative TB test or chest x-ray as applicable
  • MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella) documentation or titers
  • Hepatitis B titer, series, or signed declination
  • Varicella documentation or titer
• Drug screen within 90 days of start (excluding marijuana)
• Annual N95 fit test (or client completed on-site if needed)
• Completion of facility-specific modules and orientation prior to start

Notes

• Prior travel experience is not required for this position
• Must be able to provide proof of pending DC license status at time of application
• Floating within GI Suite based on competency is mandatory
• Flu vaccine is strictly required with limited exemptions

This position is ideal for RNs with Endoscopy experience looking for a 13-week travel assignment in Washington, DC with a structured schedule and varied procedural responsibilities.