Surgical ICU Registered Nurse
Washington, District of Columbia
Howard University Hospital

Job Opportunity: SICU Registered Nurse (Travel/Contract)

Location: Washington, District of Columbia
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Position Details

• Specialty: Registered Nurse (SICU)
• Patient Ratio: 1:2
• Experience Required: Minimum 2 years (Manager prefers 4 years)
• First-time travelers accepted: Yes
• Weekend Requirement: Every other weekend and every other holiday
• On-call: No
• Floating: Yes, within scope to meet facility needs
• Block Schedule: Flexible, based on unit needs
• Guaranteed Hours: 36 hours per week
• Locals Accepted: Yes
• Pending License: Not accepted
• COVID-19 Vaccination: Must be fully vaccinated (no exemptions accepted)
• License: Must have a valid District of Columbia RN license in hand to submit

Required Certifications

• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support)
• BLS (Basic Life Support)
• NIH Stroke Certification
• Other certifications as applicable: PALS, NRP, TNCC (refer to unit requirements)

Facility Type

• Acute Care, Level 1 Trauma Center, Teaching Hospital
• Total Staffed Beds: 228
• Charting System: Cerner Sorian 1st Generation

Work Environment

• Scrub Color: Royal Blue
• Parking: Employee responsible for parking costs; public transportation accessible (Metro Shaw/Howard University station and multiple bus routes)

Required Qualifications & Compliance

• Valid DC RN license (primary source verification required, must not expire within 30 days of start)
• Proof of 2 clinical references or hospital evaluations
• Background check: 7-year criminal history, nationwide, FACIS Level 3, sex offender registry, education verification
• Drug screening: 9-panel within last 12 months (instant acceptable)
• Physical exam: Initial and annual, 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 (medical/religious exemptions accepted with proper documentation)
• COVID-19 vaccine required (no exemptions accepted)
• Competency exams and medication/pharmacology competency as applicable
• Completion of facility-specific forms and acknowledgements prior to start

Additional Notes

• Candidates must not have pending licenses; must have DC license active and verified before start
• Prior travel experience is not required
• Schedule includes every other weekend and holiday coverage
• Floating within scope may be required to meet unit needs

This position is ideal for SICU RNs with at least 2 years of experience who are fully licensed in DC and meet the vaccination and certification requirements. The role offers a structured schedule with guaranteed hours and a supportive acute care teaching hospital environment.