Emergency Department Registered Nurse
Washington, District of Columbia
Howard University Hospital

Job Opportunity: Registered Nurse (ER) - Washington, DC

Position Details

• Specialty: Registered Nurse (ER)
• Location: Washington, District of Columbia
• Employment Type: Travel/Contract
• Contract Length: 13 weeks
• Unit: Emergency Department (ED)
• Ratios: 1 nurse to 4-5 patients
• Schedule Requirements: Every other weekend and every other holiday required
• Floating: No floating between units required
• On-call: Not required
• Block Schedule: Not accommodated

Facility Highlights

• Level 1 Trauma Center
• Teaching Hospital
• Total Staffed Beds: 228
• Charting System: Cerner Sorian (1st generation)
• Scrub Color: Royal Blue
• Parking: Responsibility of employee; public transportation accessible (Metro Shaw/Howard University station on Green and Yellow lines)

Experience Requirements

• Minimum 1.5 years of Registered Nurse experience in specialty (Emergency Department)

Certifications Required

• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) – AHA or equivalent; required for ER
• BLS (Basic Life Support) – AHA or equivalent; required for all RNs
• TNCC (Trauma Nursing Core Course) – required for all ED staff
• Other certifications (PALS, NRP) preferred but not required for ER

Licensure

• Must hold a valid Washington D.C. RN license
• License must be current and not expiring within 30 days of start date

Compliance & Documentation Requirements

• Fully vaccinated for COVID-19 (no medical or religious exemptions accepted)
• Proof of I9 or attestation
• Government-issued photo ID (must be carried during hours of service)
• E-Verify or attestation
• Background check: 7-year criminal history, nationwide, sex offender, FACIS Level 3, education verification
• Drug screening: 9-panel within last 12 months (instant acceptable)
• Physical exam: Initial and updated annually, must meet physical demands of position
• Fit mask testing within one year, updated annually
• Immunizations and titers required:

  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap (or declination form)
  • Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 1 year
  • Measles (Rubeola), Mumps, Rubella (titer or 2 vaccines, booster if needed)
  • Hepatitis B (titer, vaccine series, or declination form)
  • Varicella (titer or 2 vaccines, booster if needed)
  • Flu vaccine required annually (religious/medical exemptions accepted with approval)
• References: Proof of 2 clinical references or hospital evaluations
• Employment application including licensure, certifications, education, and employment history

Additional Notes

• No prior travel experience explicitly required
• Parking and transportation details should be planned ahead of first day
• Candidate must complete facility-specific forms and acknowledgements prior to start
• Certification cards must be valid and not expiring within 30 days of start date; no temporary or proof of completion accepted

This position is ideal for experienced ER Registered Nurses who meet the certification and licensure requirements and are comfortable with the specified schedule and compliance documentation.