Pediatric PACU RN
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

• Must have 2-3 years of Pediatric Post Anesthesia Care and Pre Testing experience.
• Schedule: Four 10-hour shifts, Monday to Friday, no weekends or holidays.
• Shift start times vary between 6:00 AM and 11:00 AM.
• No on-call duties.
• Missed shifts due to call outs must be made up at the end of the contract, with extra days added if needed.

Required Qualifications

• Active District of Columbia nursing license required prior to start. Applicants without a DC license will not be considered.
• Pediatric Registered Nurse specialty experience: minimum 3 years (defaulting to the higher end of 2-3 years).
• Certifications (must be current and valid, no proof of course completion letters accepted):

  • BLS (Basic Life Support) - AHA only
  • ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) - AHA only, required based on specialty/unit
  • PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support) - AHA only, required based on specialty/unit
  • NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program) - AHA/AAP only, required based on specialty/unit
  • Chemotherapy certification if applicable
• NURSYS verification required.
• Pass/Fail Medication Calculation Exam at orientation (must score 84% or higher, 2 attempts allowed).
• Medication Test/Pharmacology Competency Exam required.
• Color Blind Testing required (can be completed online or as part of physical).
• Competency Exam required.

Licensure & Documentation Requirements

• Must hold an active DC RN license before start.
• Primary source verification of license required.
• Background checks within 30 days of start covering all locations lived/worked/schooled in past 7 years.
• Government-issued photo ID required.
• Education verification required (transcript/diploma accepted if education verification is pending).
• Employment application and skills checklist required.
• Two professional references dated within the past two years required.

Health & Immunization Requirements

• Physical exam within 30 days of start, including latex allergy information.
• Fit test for N95 mask within 1 year of start, updated annually. PAPRs accepted.
• Tdap vaccine within 10 years (TD and DTap not accepted).
• Negative TB test (PPD, QGold, or TSPOT) within 60 days of start or chest x-ray if previously positive.
• TB questionnaire required regardless of TB result.
• Immunizations or positive quantitative titers required for:

  • Rubeola (Measles)
  • Mumps
  • Rubella
  • Hepatitis B (series and quantitative surface antibody titer)
  • Varicella
• 10-panel drug screen including marijuana within 30 days of start.
• Seasonal flu vaccination or approved medical/religious exemption required during flu season.
• COVID vaccine or declination required for tracking purposes.
• Latex questionnaire accepted if latex allergy info is not on physical exam.

Facility-Specific Requirements

• Completion of facility-specific modules (Cornerstone Modules) prior to start, including COVID-19 vaccine training and immunization best practices.
• Orientation safety manual acknowledgement required.
• Acknowledgement of pass/fail testing for medication calculation required.
• Photo for badge must be submitted immediately after signing.
• Medication study guide provided prior to start for orientation test preparation.
• Emergency contact information must be completed.
• Additional facility-specific forms required if declining Hep B, flu vaccine, or requesting exemptions.

Additional Notes

• No background/license hits or exemptions accepted.
• Modules are not billable and must be completed within the first week of assignment.
• Clearance must be obtained prior to reporting for the first day.

Prior Travel Experience

• No explicit requirement for prior travel experience mentioned.

This position is ideal for experienced Pediatric PACU RNs with the required certifications and licensure who are seeking a travel contract with a structured weekday schedule and no weekends or on-call duties.