Transplant ICU Registered Nurse
Washington, District of Columbia
MedStar Georgetown University Hospital

ICU Registered Nurse Travel/Contract Position

Location: Washington, District of Columbia
Contract Length: 13 weeks
Shift: 3 shifts per week, 12 hours each (Day: 7:00 AM – 7:30 PM / Night: 7:00 PM – 7:30 AM)
Hours per Week: 36

Job Description

• Work in a Transplant ICU setting.
• Required to float within units of equivalent or lower acuity.
• No on-call duties; on-call every other weekend (EOW).

Required Qualifications

• Valid RN license in District of Columbia (must be active prior to start date; pending status accepted at submission)
• Minimum 2 years of ICU (Intensive Care Unit) nursing experience, including experience within the last year
• Associate of Science in Nursing / Associate Degree in Nursing
• BLS (Basic Life Support) certification issued by American Heart Association or American Red Cross
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) certification
• Skills and experience in:

  • Interpretation and management of dysrhythmias
  • Multi-system organ failure
  • GI surgery care
  • Chronic and acute renal failure management and IV therapy
  • CVA/acute stroke management
  • External ventricular drains (EVD)
  • Hypothermia protocol/Arctic Sun
  • ICP monitoring
  • Post-neurosurgery management
  • Spinal cord injury care
  • Traumatic brain injury care
  • Respiratory and thoracic care
  • Phlebotomy

Competency Requirements

• Must successfully pass the Relias EKG Rhythm Interpretation Exam with:

  • Minimum overall score of 80%
  • 100% score on lethal rhythms section
• Dysrhythmia/EKG competency must be current within 1 year and updated annually.

Health and Safety Requirements

• Annual physical exam confirming ability to perform 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.
• Up-to-date immunizations or titers for:

  • Measles (Rubeola)
  • Mumps
  • Rubella
  • Varicella
  • Hepatitis B (titer, series, or signed declination)
• Tdap vaccine within the last 10 years preferred.
• Seasonal flu vaccination or approved medical/religious exemption required during flu season (Sept–March).
• N95 Fit Test within 9 months of start and annually thereafter (client may complete onsite if needed).
• Drug screen within 90 days of start (excluding marijuana), covering multiple substances.

Background and Compliance

• Criminal background check within 90 days of start covering all locations lived/worked/schooled in past 7 years.
• Monthly EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks required prior to start and ongoing.
• Education verification for highest degree required by position.
• I-9 and E-Verify attestation required for all candidates.
• Two positive supervisory references supporting at least 2 years of experience within the last 3 years.
• Complete 7 years of work history with no gaps, including education, employment, license, and contact information.
• Skills checklist required prior to start and updated annually.

Additional Notes

• Candidate must provide a clear, professional photo for badge issuance.
• Completion of facility-specific orientation modules (SITELS) required before hire date.
• Valid driver’s license required if driving on behalf of the employer is an essential job function.
• Must comply with all facility-specific policies and annual recertifications as applicable.

This position is ideal for experienced ICU Registered Nurses with strong critical care skills and the ability to work flexible shifts in a transplant ICU environment.