Medical Surgical / Telemetry Unit - Travel Registered Nurse

Company: Trusted Health
Location: Washington
Posted on: March 9, 2026

Job Description:

Trusted is seeking an experienced nurse for this exciting travel nursing assignment. Trusted has streamlined the travel nursing experience by enabling nurses to apply directly to jobs without the need for recruiters. This unique approach provides more transparency, eliminates pesky calls from recruiters, and puts more money in your pocket. Join the thousands of nurses across the country who have already made the switch to a more modern way to work. Experience: • 12 months of role experience is required with some in the last 12 months. • Must have at least 12 months of Medical Surgical / Telemetry Unit experience. • BSN completion preferred Requirements: • Candidates must have a District of Columbia license (required for submission). • This role will require floating to multiple units • Local & travel allowed. Candidates living • 12 months gap required between for Staff at Program: Aya Program - MedStar Health and no current placement allowed at Program: Aya Program - MedStar Health. Pre-employment modules may be required for this role. Please upload any certifications or health documents you have to your profile to expedite your on-boarding process. Additional Details: Required Skills/Experience: - Candidate must successfully pass the Relias EKG Rhythm Interpretation Exam with a minimum overall score of 80% and a score of 100% on lethal rhythms. - Experience with wound care/wound vac and surgical drains required. - Candidates are assigned facility-and unit-specific Sitel modules upon hire, which must be completed within one week of signing their contract. - You must be able to complete labs and DS appointment within 48 hours of signing. - Unit Details: CBI, Trach suction/care, Laryngectomy, Thyroidectomy, EKG, IV, Phlebotomy, Central line dressing changes, Peritoneal Dialysis. - Required skills from clinical team: MS/Tele, Interpretation of dysrhythmias, Management of dysrhythmias, Telemetry - on the unit monitoring, Use of Rapid Response/Code teams, Feeding tube care and management, Blood Product Administration, Central line care/management, Peripheral Line Care/Management, PICC line management, Heparin Protocols, PCA, Surgical drains, Chest tubes-Emerson/PleurEvac, Nasal Cannula, Tracheostomy care/management, Isolation Precautions/PPE, Wound Care/Wound Vac. - At least 1 travel assignment completed if less than 4 years of experience. Preferred Skills/Experience: - Telemetry - Accessing/Managing Ports - Phlebotomy - Starting and maintaining IVs - Teaching Hospital Experience Required Credentials: - For DC locations – You must have DC license in hand, but certain units accept pending (See JD). MedStar will usually accept a later booking date if you have applied for DC licensure. - For MD Locations – You must have compact license or MD license. Special Requests: - No RTO is permitted during the first two weeks of the assignment. - RTO must be included at the time of submittal and cannot be changed once the profile has been sent to the manager for review. - Amount of RTO: No more than 7 days per 13-week contract. Shift & Scheduling: - Pay package can vary depending on which shift (Day 3x12 Hours 6:30 AM - 7:00 PM / Night 3x12 Hours 6:30 PM - 7:00 AM). - Weekend rotation included (every other required). - Rotating shifts can vary between switching between days and nights within the same week and/or working a few weeks of days and then a few weeks of nights. Flexibility is a must. Floating Requirements: - Required to float within units of equivalent or lower level of acuity. Job Highlights: - Our 16-bed Plastic Surgery and Limb Salvage unit, with all-private rooms and the ability to offer continuous pulse oximetry, provides exceptional post- operative care for patients undergoing complex procedures. Common surgical procedures include reconstructive plastic surgery, diabetic limb salvage often with reconstructive flaps, complex wound management, and surgical wound care. This team is notable for its collaborative interdisciplinary practice. Our nurses work closely with an exceptional Nurse Practitioner team, who assist to create a strong standard in patient care and facilitate a communication pathway among the physicians, physical therapists and clinical pharmacists on a daily basis. - Patient Age Groups: Adults, Geriatrics. - Provider Supports: Physical Therapy, Respiratory Services, Interpretation Services, Social Services, Pharmacy, Transportation, Unit Secretary. - May come in contact with COVID patients. - Manager interviews are not guaranteed. Travelers must be comfortable proceeding without an interview. Details: • AUTO OFFER - NO INTERVIEW : This is an auto-offer position. You will likely not interview with the facility prior to receiving an offer. However, an interview can be arranged upon request. All time off requests must be submitted at application. Scheduling requests must be worked out with the manager directly upon starting the assignment. Any offers for this job will require a clear “Yes” or “No” response from the nurse within 24hrs or the offer must be declined. 7 days maximum time off 2 references from last 12 months (Manager/Supervisor reference type) - required for submission Proof of identification required Certifications: • BLS (Basic Life Support) • ACLS (Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support) Skills Checklist: Yes References: Yes License Type: registered License State: DC Certifications: Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support, Basic Life Support Job Details Job Type: Travel Nurse/Patient: 1/6 Shift Type: Variable Contract Date: 2026-04-06 Expected Length: 13 weeks Hours per Shift: 12 Shifts per Week: 3

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