PACU Registered Nurse
Washington, District of Columbia
Medstar Washington Hospital Center

Job Opportunity: Registered Nurse (Travel/Contract)

Location: Washington, District of Columbia
Specialty: Registered Nurse - PACU (Post Anesthesia Care Unit)
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Details

• Shift: 4 shifts per week, 10 hours each (Day/Evening shifts: 0630-1700 or 0900-1930)
• Floating: May float to main OR if census permits/needed
• Experience Required: Minimum 2 years in general PACU, including:

  • Administration of blood products
  • Infection control
  • Specimen handling and labeling
  • General PACU procedures
• Licensure:

  • DC RN license required (pending license accepted but must be active prior to start)
• Certifications:

  • BLS (Basic Life Support) - AHA or ARC approved
• Vaccinations:

  • Flu vaccination required for all travelers at this facility

Requirements & Compliance

• Background Checks:

  • Criminal background check within 90 days, including all locations lived/worked/schooled in past 7 years
  • Federal, state, county, and offender searches as applicable
• Health Documents:

  • Annual physical exam confirming ability to work without accommodations and free from communicable disease
  • Negative TB test or chest x-ray within 1 year, updated annually
  • Required immunizations or titers for Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Varicella, Hepatitis B
  • Drug screen within 90 days of start (excluding marijuana), updated annually
  • N95 Fit Test within 9 months of start, updated annually (client may complete onsite if needed)
  • Seasonal flu vaccine or approved medical/religious exemption required during flu season
• References:

  • Two positive supervisory references supporting at least 2 years of experience within the last 3 years
• Work History:

  • Complete 7 years of work history with no gaps, including education and license information
  • Minimum 2 years of employment in the past 7 years, preferably the most recent 2 years
  • Must have completed at least 1 prior travel assignment or 1 month of per diem assignment for travel contracts

Competencies & Exams

• Medication/Pharmacology competency exam (within 3 years, minimum 80% score)
• Dysrhythmia/EKG competency exam (annual update required, minimum 80% overall and 100% lethal rhythms section)
• Color blindness testing (online or in-person)
• Other unit-specific competencies as required

Additional Notes

• Must complete facility-specific orientation modules prior to start date
• Valid driver's license required if driving is an essential job function
• Annual acknowledgment of safety manual required

Summary

This is a travel Registered Nurse position in the PACU with a 13-week contract in Washington, DC. Candidates must have at least 2 years of PACU experience, a DC RN license, BLS certification, and meet all health and background requirements. Flu vaccination is mandatory. Prior travel experience is not explicitly required.