
ICU | Registered Nurse
- Agency
- GHR Healthcare
- Location
- Washington, DC
- Job type
- Travel
- Profession
- Registered Nurse (RN)
- Industry
- Nursing & Healthcare
- Posted
- Sep 21, 2026
Pay breakdown
- Hourly
- $50.42
- Weekly
- $1,815
- Yearly (full-time)
- $94,380
- Contract length
- 13 weeks
- Start date
- 10/12/2026
This job pays about $50.42/hour — 2% 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
- 75 open Registered Nurse (RN) jobs in District of Columbia from 4 agencies, 74 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 ($58.23/hour across 28 jobs).
Job description
ICU Registered Nurse (Travel Assignment) – Critical Care RN Jobs in Washington, DC 20010
Experienced ICU Registered Nurse needed for a 13-week travel nurse assignment in Washington, DC. Join a fast-paced critical care float pool, support high-acuity patients, and work with a collaborative healthcare team in the 20010 area.
Overview
This Washington, DC travel nursing opportunity is ideal for a skilled Critical Care RN who thrives in high-acuity settings, enjoys variety, and is confident caring for ICU and IMC patients across multiple units. If you are looking for ICU nurse jobs, critical care nursing jobs, or Washington, DC healthcare jobs, this assignment offers strong clinical experience in a dynamic hospital environment.
Job Details
- Position: ICU Registered Nurse – Travel Nurse Assignment
- Location: Washington, DC 20010 – in a vibrant, centrally located neighborhood with convenient access to local dining, cultural attractions, and city amenities
- Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,770–$1,860
- Start Date: 10/12/2026
- Duration: 13 weeks
- Schedule: Rotating day and night 12-hour shifts
- Shifts Per Week: 3
- Shift Duration: 12 hours
- Hours Per Week: 36
- Weekend Coverage: Required
- Patient Ratio: 2:1 on days, nights, and weekends
- Float Areas: MICU, SICU, Neuro ICU, CVICU, CVSICU, IMC, and ED/PACU for ICU/IMC boarders
- Orientation: Included prior to start
Job Requirements
- Active Registered Nurse (RN) license in Washington, DC at time of submission
- Minimum of 2 years of recent ICU experience within the last 7 years
- At least 1 previous travel nursing assignment required
- Current ACLS, BLS, and NIHSS certifications
- Experience with Cerner preferred
- Ability to work rotating shifts, weekends, and holidays as needed
- Strong critical thinking skills and the ability to adapt quickly to changing assignments
- Excellent communication skills and a team-oriented approach
Responsibilities
- Provide high-quality nursing care to ICU and IMC patients with varying levels of acuity
- Float across multiple critical care units as assigned
- Monitor patient status, identify changes early, and respond appropriately in urgent situations
- Manage ventilated patients, arterial lines, central lines, and cardiac drips
- Support patients requiring CRRT, EVD monitoring, and advanced neurological or hemodynamic care
- Administer blood products, emergency medications, and complex IV therapies
- Perform thorough assessments, document accurately, and collaborate with interdisciplinary care teams
- Maintain strong alarm management practices and help ensure safe, efficient patient care
Apply now to take the next step in your travel nursing career and join a respected critical care team in Washington, DC.
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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