IMC/Telemetry/Med-Surg Float RN
Arlington, Virginia
Virginia Hospital Center

Registered Nurse Travel/Contract Position

Location: Arlington, Virginia
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Overview

• Float position (only apply if interested in floating)
• Every Other Week (EOW) schedule, no call required
• Float to Intermediate Care (IMC), Telemetry 1 (cardiac), Telemetry 2 (non-cardiac), Med/Surg units
• Intermediate care unit focused on pulmonary, cardiac, and trauma patients

Required Licenses & Certifications

• Active Virginia or Compact Nursing License required at submission
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) required
• BLS (Basic Life Support) required
• NIH Stroke Certification preferred
• Cardiac Telemetry experience required
• PCU/DOU/IMC/Stepdown experience required

Experience & Skills Required

• Med Surg experience required to float
• Management of Dysrhythmias required
• Telemetry unit monitoring required
• Use of Rapid Response Teams required
• Pre/Post Cardiac Catheterization experience required
• Central Line Care Management required
• PICC Line Management required
• Heparin Protocols required
• Manage and titrate cardiac drips required
• Isolation Precautions required
• Starting IVs preferred
• Traumatic Brain Injury care preferred
• Peripheral Nerve Block Catheters preferred
• Surgical Drains preferred
• Wound Care/Wound Vac preferred

Patient Population

• Patients needing advanced airway management (tracheostomies, ventilators, high flow O2, BIPAP)
• Patients on various cardiac drips and with chest tubes or Zephyr Valves
• Conditions include acute and chronic pulmonary issues, CHF, MI, unstable angina, pericardial disease, cardiac drug toxicity, pacemaker/ICD issues, therapeutic catheterization, dysrhythmias, and continuous cardiac medication infusions
• Med/Surg overflow patients

Vaccine Requirements

• Flu vaccine required during flu season (Oct 1 - Mar 31)
• Medical or religious flu vaccine exemptions allowed with proper documentation and approval
• Must comply with CMS guidelines for exemptions

Additional Requirements

• Proof of I9, E-Verify, and government-issued photo ID
• Background checks including 7-year criminal check, EPLS/GSA/SAM, HHS/OIG, and education verification
• Physical exam within one year, including ability to meet physical demands
• Fit mask test within last 12 months (specific mask types accepted)
• Negative drug screen within 30 days of start
• Required immunizations and titers: Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap, TB test or chest X-ray, Rubeola, Mumps, Rubella, Hepatitis B, Varicella
• Completion of facility-specific orientation, policies, and acknowledgements prior to start
• References and clinical evaluations as applicable

Contract Notes

• Contract length is 13 weeks
• Prior travel experience is not explicitly required for this position

This position is ideal for experienced RNs with strong cardiac telemetry and intermediate care skills who are comfortable floating across multiple units and managing complex cardiac and pulmonary patients.