Nurse Navigator - Ambulatory Cardiology
Washington, District of Columbia
Medstar Washington Hospital Center

Nurse Navigator - Travel/Contract

Location: Washington, District of Columbia
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Schedule:

• Day shift, Monday to Friday
• Options: 5x8 hour shifts (8:00 AM - 5:00 PM) or 4x10 hour shifts
• No weekends or holidays
• 40 hours per week

Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Description

• Provide nursing navigation services primarily in ambulatory clinic settings
• Preferred clinic specialty: Cardiology
• Key responsibilities include patient assessments, interpretation of laboratory results, cardiovascular care, medication administration, and office duties such as chart preparation, disability forms, telephone triage, and follow-up phone calls
• Preferred experience in cardiology and family care clinics
• Scrub color: Cranberry/Wine

Required Qualifications

• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in District of Columbia must be in hand at time of application
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
• Minimum 1 year of oncology nursing experience within the last year
• Nurse Navigator experience
• Completion of at least one prior travel nursing assignment
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification issued by American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross (ARC)

Skills and Competencies

• Strong skills in patient assessments and cardiovascular care
• Ability to interpret laboratory results accurately
• Proficient in medication administration and office-related duties
• Experience with telephone triage and follow-up communication

Certifications and Exams

• BLS (Basic Life Support) required
• Medication Test/Pharmacology Competency Exam (must score 80% or higher within 3 years of start)
• Competency Exam (must score 80% or higher within 3 years of start)
• Dysrhythmia/EKG Competency Exam required if working in cardiac or telemetry-related units (not specifically required for this role but may be relevant if assigned to cardiac specialty)

Health and Safety Requirements

• Annual physical exam confirming ability to perform job duties without accommodations and free from communicable disease
• Negative TB test (PPD, Quantiferon, or T-spot) within 1 year; if history of TB, additional documentation required
• Tdap vaccine within last 10 years preferred
• Documentation of immunity or vaccination for Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Varicella, and Hepatitis B
• Seasonal flu vaccination or approved medical/religious exemption required during flu season (September through March)
• Drug screen within 90 days of start (excluding marijuana)

Background and Compliance

• Criminal background check within 90 days of start covering all locations lived/worked/schooled in past 7 years
• Education verification for highest degree required by position
• Employment history verification covering at least 2 years within the past 7 years
• Two positive supervisory references supporting at least 2 years of experience within the last 3 years
• I-9 and E-Verify attestation required prior to start
• Completion of facility-specific orientation modules before start date

Additional Information

• Valid driver’s license required if driving is an essential job function
• Annual acknowledgment of orientation safety manual required
• Photo for badge must meet facility specifications (clear, centered, no glare, solid background)

This position offers a structured day schedule with no weekend or holiday shifts, ideal for nurses seeking work-life balance in a travel contract role focused on ambulatory cardiology care.