Medical-Surgical/Telemetry Registered Nurse
Washington, District of Columbia
MedStar Georgetown University Hospital

Registered Nurse – MS/Telemetry

Location: Washington, District of Columbia
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks
Shift: Day shift, 4 shifts of 12 hours each (7:00 AM – 7:00 PM)
Hours per Week: 48 hours
Unit: Medical-Surgical/Telemetry
Patient Ratio: 1:5
Facility Type: Short Term Acute Care, Teaching Hospital
Unit Size: 16 beds

Job Description

• Provide nursing care on a Medical-Surgical Telemetry unit.
• Required to float within units of equivalent or lower acuity.
• Weekend requirement: Every other weekend, totaling 6 weekend shifts during the assignment.
• Skills required include:

  • Telemetry and cardiac telemetry monitoring
  • Interpretation of dysrhythmias
  • Feeding tube care and management
  • IV therapy including PICC line and peripheral line management, and IV starts
• Charge nurse experience is preferred.

Required Qualifications

• Valid RN license in District of Columbia
• Minimum 2 years of Med Surg / Telemetry nursing experience, including experience within the last year
• Completion of at least one travel nursing assignment
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification issued by American Heart Association or American Red Cross
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)

Additional Information

• Charting system: Cerner
• Medication dispensing system: Pyxis
• Parking: Available (cost applies)
• Must provide a clear photo for badge issuance following facility guidelines.

This position requires a dedicated RN with telemetry skills, prior travel experience, and the ability to work a consistent day shift schedule with weekend coverage. The role involves critical cardiac monitoring and IV therapy management in a fast-paced acute care teaching hospital environment.