Pediatric PACU Registered Nurse
Washington, District of Columbia
Children's National Medical Center

Job Opportunity: Pediatric PACU Registered Nurse

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

Job Description

• Start date must be 4/13 or 4/20
• Must have 2-3 years of Pediatric Post Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU) and Pre-Testing experience
• Schedule: Four 10-hour shifts, Monday through Friday, with varying days off; no weekends or holidays
• Night shifts: 3 shifts of 12 hours (3x12 nights)
• No on-call required
• No background/license issues accepted; no exemptions

Required Licensure

• Active District of Columbia nursing license required prior to start
• Applicants without a DC nursing license will not be considered

Required Certifications

• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) – AHA only, cannot expire within 30 days of start
• BLS (Basic Life Support) – AHA only, cannot expire within 30 days of start
• PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support) – AHA only, cannot expire within 30 days of start
• NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program) – AHA/AAP only, cannot expire within 30 days of start
• Chemotherapy certification (if applicable to unit/specialty)
• State nursing license primary source verification
• NURSYS verification
• Pass/Fail Medication Calculation Exam at orientation (must score 84% or higher, 2 attempts allowed)

Required Experience

• Minimum 2-3 years of Pediatric PACU and Pre-Testing experience

Additional Requirements

• Completion of facility-specific orientation modules within the first week of assignment
• Missed shifts due to call-outs must be made up at the end of the contract
• Physical exam within 30 days of start, including latex allergy information
• Fit test for N95 mask within 1 year of start, updated annually
• Immunizations and titers required:

  • Tdap vaccine within 10 years
  • Negative TB test or chest X-ray as applicable
  • Measles, Mumps, Rubella (2 MMR vaccines or positive quantitative titer with lab values)
  • Hepatitis B series and quantitative titer
  • Varicella (2 vaccines or positive quantitative titer with lab values)
• 10-panel drug screen within 30 days of start (must include marijuana)
• Seasonal flu vaccination or approved medical/religious exemption required during flu season
• COVID vaccine or declination required for tracking purposes
• Completion of facility-specific safety and competency exams, including medication and pharmacology competency
• Photo for badge must be submitted immediately after signing contract

Background and Documentation

• Background check within 30 days of start covering all locations lived/worked/schooled in past 7 years
• Education verification required (transcript/diploma accepted if pending)
• Employment application and skills checklist required
• Two professional references dated within the past two years (preferably supervisors/managers)

Work Environment

• Pediatric Post Anesthesia Care Unit
• No weekends or holidays required
• No on-call duties

Note: Clearance to start must be obtained prior to reporting for the first day.