
PACU | Registered Nurse
- Agency
- GHR Healthcare
- Location
- Washington, DC
- Job type
- Travel
- Profession
- Registered Nurse (RN)
- Industry
- Nursing & Healthcare
- Posted
- Oct 27, 2026
Pay breakdown
- Hourly
- $57.36
- Weekly
- $2,065
- Yearly (full-time)
- $107,380
- Start date
- December 7, 2026
This job pays about $57.36/hour — 16% above the median for Registered Nurse (RN) jobs in District of Columbia ($49.30/hour). The total includes tax-free housing and meal stipends, which staff jobs don't pay, so take-home pay is usually higher than the hourly figure suggests.
Estimated from the weekly pay in the listing, 36 hours a week; yearly = 52 weeks. Median wage: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025.
Registered Nurse (RN) jobs in District of Columbia right now
- 83 open Registered Nurse (RN) jobs in District of Columbia from 4 agencies, 82 of them in Washington.
- Pay in these listings: $42.96 – $79.83/hour, median $56.75/hour.
- Typical Registered Nurse (RN) pay in District of Columbia: $49.30/hour ($102,544/year, BLS).
- Highest median pay: AHS Staffing ($56.96/hour across 44 jobs).
Job description
Travel Registered Nurse (RN) – PACU / Advanced Heart Failure LVAD Nurse Navigator in Washington, DC
Join a Washington, DC healthcare team as a travel Registered Nurse supporting advanced heart failure, LVAD, and complex cardiac care. Located in the 20010 area of Washington, DC, this vibrant urban community offers convenient access to the nation’s museums, diverse dining, neighborhood parks, and public transportation, providing a rich cultural setting outside of work. This 13-week travel nursing opportunity is designed for an experienced RN supporting adults and geriatric patients with advanced heart failure and complex cardiac conditions, including LVAD-related care. The role offers a consistent weekday schedule and the opportunity to provide education, care coordination, telephone triage, and compassionate clinical support throughout the patient journey.
Travel RN Job Details
- Weekly Estimated Pay: $2,010–$2,120
- Location: Washington, DC
- Assignment Type: 13-week travel nursing contract
- Start Date: December 7, 2026
- End Date: March 8, 2027
- Schedule: Monday through Friday; no weekends
- Shift: 8-hour day shifts, 7:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
- Shifts per Week: 5
- Hours per Week: 40
- Patient Population: Adults and geriatric patients
- Typical Patient Ratio: 1 nurse to 5 patients
- Clinical Focus: Advanced heart failure, LVAD nurse navigation, infiltrative cardiomyopathy, and amyloidosis
Registered Nurse Job Requirements
- Active Registered Nurse (RN) license eligible for practice in Washington, DC; a DC license is required at submission unless otherwise approved
- At least 2 years of recent Registered Nurse experience within the past 7 years
- Previous travel nursing experience; at least 1 completed travel assignment required
- Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
- Recent experience caring for patients with advanced heart failure or complex cardiac conditions
- Strong cardiac assessment, patient education, care coordination, and telephone triage skills
- Ability to interpret laboratory and imaging results and perform accurate medication reconciliation
- Two supervisory references, including one from the most recent assignment
- Flu vaccination is required for this assignment
Advanced Heart Failure RN Responsibilities
- Provide nursing support and care coordination for patients with advanced heart failure and LVAD-related needs
- Monitor patient status, review clinical information, and communicate changes to the appropriate members of the care team
- Deliver patient and family education related to treatment plans, medications, follow-up care, and heart failure disease management
- Conduct follow-up phone calls, telephone triage, and patient outreach as appropriate
- Complete medication reconciliation, refill coordination, referrals, and authorization-related documentation
- Assist with interpretation and follow-up of laboratory and imaging results
- Support patients with conditions such as infiltrative cardiomyopathy and amyloidosis
- Maintain accurate documentation while following universal precautions and established clinical protocols
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary support services, including interpretation, phlebotomy, and rapid response resources
Apply now for this Washington, DC travel nursing opportunity and make a meaningful impact in advanced heart failure and LVAD patient care.
Benefits
401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision
Equal Opportunity
We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity across our organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.
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