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Travel Nurse (RN) ICU (Intensive Care Unit) Washington, DC
$1,823 to $2,073 weekly

Posted June 16, 2026 - ID:1097056 Verified This job was verified as an active available position.
Job Details
Start Date
7/27/2026
Shift
Nights
Duration
13 weeks
Hours
12 hours
Specialty
District of Columbia, ICU
City
Washington
State
DC
Experience
1 Years
Estimated Pay
$1,823 - $2,073 weekly
Requirements
  • Required certification: ICU
  • 1+ years of experience
  • Key Requirements Summary: 1. Experience: 2 years of recent Neuro ICU experience within the last 7 years required; must support at least 2 years in the previous 3 years; must have completed a minimum of 1 travel assignment to be considered; first-time travelers noted as accepted in job description (confirm with AM) 2. Cases: Neuro ICU focus; patient diagnoses include brain tumor, skull base tumors, complex spine, spine tumors, ischemic strokes, hemorrhagic strokes, Parkinson's, seizures, GBS, Alzheimer's disease, epilepsy, cerebrovascular conditions, movement disorders, neuromuscular disorders 3. Certifications: DC RN License, ACLS, BLS, NIHSS required; CCRN preferred; must pass Relias EKG Rhythm Interpretation Exam with minimum 80% overall and 100% on lethal rhythms; all certifications required at time of submittal 4. License: DC RN License required; pending DC license accepted but must have license in hand prior to start date; candidate address must match driver's license for local status determination; copy of driver's license required at submittal 5. Education: BSN preferred 6. EMR: Cerner required 7. Shifts/Call: 3x12 Days (0700-1930) or Nights (1900-0730) or straight nights; every other weekend required; float required within units of equivalent or lower acuity; ratio 1:2 8. RTO: No RTO permitted during first two weeks of assignment; no more than 7 days per 13-week contract; RTO must be submitted at time of submittal and cannot be changed once profile is sent to manager; one pre-approved time off noted 9. Returning Staff: Nurses with previous MedStar employment must have been separated for a minimum of one year before returning as a traveler; candidates may only be submitted to one MedStar location at a time 10. Travel/Local: 60-mile local radius; local candidates accepted at a lower rate; candidate address must match driver's license; copy of driver's license required at submittal 11. Background: Not explicitly stated 12. Modules: Facility- and unit-specific Sitel modules assigned upon hire; must be completed within one week of signing contract; failure to complete may result in cancellation; billable up to 4 hours, any time beyond is non-billable; average module duration is 12 hours; completed pre-start and potentially during orientation; recorded via transcripts. Labs and DS appointment must be completed within 48 hours of signing; failure may result in cancellation 13. Travel Experience: Must have completed a minimum of 1 travel assignment to be considered; 2 supervisory references required, including one from most recent assignment 14. Scrubs: Not provided by hospital; any solid color, no hospital logos 15. Flu Vaccine Requirements: Required, no exemptions 16. Special Equipment: Ceiling lifts in every room, bladder scan, vein light, bair hugger, Arctic Sun, NxStage CRRT pumps, Belmont rapid transfuser Critical: Relias EKG Rhythm Interpretation Exam must be passed with at least 80% overall and 100% on lethal rhythms. Labs and DS appointment must be completed within 48 hours of signing. Manager interviews are not guaranteed. All submittals reviewed by clinical team.
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