SICU 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)
• Experience Required: Minimum 2 years (Manager prefers 4 years)
• Prior Travel Experience: Not required (first-timers accepted)
• Shift: 4 shifts of 12 hours each (4x12s)
• Guaranteed Hours: 36 hours per week
• Patient Ratio: 1:2
• Schedule Requirements:

  • Every other weekend required
  • Every other holiday required
  • Schedule may be adjusted to unit needs
• On-call: Not required
• Floating: May float within scope to meet facility needs
• Locals Accepted: Yes
• Pending License: Not accepted (must have DC license in hand to submit)

Required Certifications

• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support)
• BLS (Basic Life Support)
• NIH Stroke Certification

License Requirements

• Must have a valid District of Columbia RN license prior to start
• License must be primary source verified and not expire within 30 days of start

Facility Type

• Acute Care, Level 1 Trauma Center, Teaching Hospital
• Total Staffed Beds: 228

Requirements/Qualifications

• Valid RN license in District of Columbia
• Associate of Science in Nursing / Associate Degree in Nursing
• Minimum 2 years of SICU RN experience
• Minimum 2 years of ICU (Intensive Care Unit) experience, with ICU experience within the last year
• ACLS certification issued by American Red Cross or American Heart Association
• BLS certification issued by American Heart Association or American Red Cross
• NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program) certification
• NIHSS (National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale) certification

Additional Requirements & Compliance

• Background check: 7-year criminal history, nationwide, sex offender, FACIS Level 3
• Drug screening: 9-panel within last 12 months (instant acceptable)
• Physical exam: Initial and annual, must meet physical demands of position
• Immunizations and health documents required:

  • Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 1 year
  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap vaccine or declination form
  • Measles, Mumps, Rubella (titer or 2 vaccines)
  • Hepatitis B (titer, vaccine series, or declination form)
  • Varicella (titer or 2 vaccines)
  • Flu vaccine required annually (medical/religious exemptions accepted with documentation)
  • COVID-19 vaccination required (booster preferred, exemptions subject to approval)
• Fit mask testing within 1 year, updated annually
• Competency exams and medication/pharmacology competency required as applicable
• References: Proof of 2 clinical references or hospital evaluations
• Employment application and skills checklist required

Work Environment Notes

• Charting system: Cerner Sorian (1st Generation)
• Scrub color: Royal Blue
• Parking: Employee responsible for parking costs; public transportation accessible
• No on-call duties required

Summary

This is a travel contract opportunity for an experienced SICU Registered Nurse with a valid DC license. The role requires critical care skills, certifications, and compliance with extensive health and background documentation. The position offers a structured 4x12 schedule with every other weekend and holiday coverage, working in a Level 1 Trauma teaching hospital environment. First-time travel nurses are welcome to apply.