Travel Nurse RN - ICU - Intensive Care Unit

GHR Healthcare is seeking a travel nurse RN ICU - Intensive Care Unit for a travel nursing job in Washington, District of Columbia.

• Specialty:
  ICU - Intensive Care Unit
• Discipline:
  RN
• Start Date:
  
  03/30/2026
• Duration:
  13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift:
  12 hours
• Employment Type:
  
  Travel

Travel ICU Registered Nurse (RN) – Neuro Trauma ICU | Washington, DC (20010)

Travel ICU Registered Nurse (RN) – Neuro Trauma ICU in Washington, DC 20010. 13-week travel nursing assignment for experienced critical care nurses (2+ years ICU). Join a high-acuity Neuro Trauma ICU at a Comprehensive Stroke Center while enjoying Washington, DC travel nursing opportunities and the city’s attractions.

• Position: Travel ICU Registered Nurse (RN) – Neuro Trauma ICU (Neuro ICU / Trauma ICU)
• Location: Washington, DC 20010 (Washington, DC travel nursing / DC nursing jobs)
• Assignment Length: 13 weeks (March 30, 2026 – June 29, 2026)
• Hours per Week: 36
• Shift Duration: 12-hour rotating shifts
• Shift Pattern: Majority day shifts (07:00–19:00); up to two weeks of nights (18:30–07:00) per 6-week schedule
• Patient Ratios: 2:1 (days/nights/weekends)
• Weekend Requirement: 6 weekend shifts per 6-week schedule; holidays as needed
• Float: Required to float to other ICUs/IMC (equivalent or lower acuity) as needed
• Unit Details: 14 beds, average daily census ~14, adult and geriatric population
• Scrub Color: Ceil blue
• Estimated Weekly Pay: $1,770–$1,860
• Job Type: Travel Nursing / Contract ICU RN / Travel ICU RN

• Experience: Minimum 2 years of recent ICU experience required;
  Neuro ICU or Neuro Trauma ICU experience strongly preferred. Travel nursing experience required; new travelers welcome.
• License: Active DC RN license required by start date (pending DC license accepted with proof of application; must be in hand prior to start). DC RN license, compact or state-specific RN license accepted per hiring timeline.
• Certifications: BLS, ACLS, NIHSS required; CCRN preferred.
• Clinical Skills Required: Conscious sedation, ICP monitoring, ventilator management, advanced neuro assessment (NIHSS).
• Preferred Skills: Level I trauma experience, pulmonary artery lines, IV starts, phlebotomy.
• Assessment: Must pass the Relias EKG Rhythm Interpretation Exam (minimum 80% overall, 100% on lethal rhythms).
• Charting: Cerner experience preferred.
• Vaccination: Flu vaccine required (no exemptions).
• References: Two (2) supervisor references required.

• Deliver expert critical care nursing to Neuro Trauma ICU patients, including SAH, ICH, ischemic stroke, brain mass, and head trauma cases.
• Perform frequent neuro assessments (NIHSS) and respond rapidly to neurological changes; collaborate in Comprehensive Stroke Center protocols.
• Manage ventilated and mechanically supported patients; oversee advanced oxygenation therapies including HFNC and advanced ventilator modes.
• Monitor and care for neuro-specific devices: EVDs, lumbar drains, Raumedic bolt, Arctic Sun, CVVH, and lytic catheters.
• Titrate vasoactive and cardiac drips, continuous IV sedation, and insulin protocols per policy.
• Interpret ABGs and cardiac dysrhythmias; manage multisystem organ dysfunction and sepsis in critical care settings.
• Maintain and troubleshoot arterial lines, central lines, PICCs; safely administer blood products and transfusions.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams including respiratory therapy, IV team, physical therapy, pharmacy, radiology, rapid response, and social services.
• Float to other ICUs/IMC as needed while maintaining high standards of patient care and documentation.

Why Washington, DC 20010? Experience the best of city living in the nation’s capital. DC 20010 offers easy access to beautiful parks, world-class museums, and a thriving food scene. This assignment is ideal for travel nurses and critical care RNs seeking Washington DC travel nursing jobs and advanced neuro/trauma experience.

Ready to advance your travel nursing career? Apply now to join this dynamic Neuro Trauma ICU team in Washington, DC 20010. Ideal for Travel ICU RNs, Neuro ICU nurses, and critical care nurses seeking…