Travel Nurse RN Jobs in District of Columbia
Travel Nurse RN jobs in District of Columbia concentrate in the city's dense network of academic medical centers, federal health facilities, and specialty hospitals, with demand running from newly licensed RNs through experienced charge nurses and ICU specialists. Most openings are in Washington, DC itself, anchored by large systems like MedStar Health, Children's National Hospital, and George Washington University Hospital. The most sought-after specialties are critical care, emergency nursing, and pediatrics, reflecting the city's high-acuity patient population. Scan the live roles below and apply to whichever ones fit.
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Assignment Overview
- Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
- Hours: 36 hrs/wk
- Start Date: Jul 27, 2026
- Length: 9 weeks
- Openings: 3
Description
American Traveler is hiring a travel RN for an ICU position in Washington, DC, requiring a minimum of 3 years of ICU experience and active DC RN licensure.
Details
- 9-week contract with 36 hours per week
- Night shift schedule: 3x12-hour shifts, 7:00 PM – 7:30 AM
- Multidisciplinary ICU setting serving neurological, neuro-surgical, medical, surgical, pulmonary, cardiology, cardiothoracic, and trauma patients
- Advanced critical care technology in use, including ventilators, ventriculostomies, cardiac monitors, pulmonary artery catheters, arterial lines, central lines, PICC lines, IABP, ECMO/tandem heart, Impella, BIS monitors, continuous pulse oximetry, CRRT, gastric tubes, and IV infusion pumps
- Cerner EMR experience required
Requirements
- Active, unrestricted DC RN license (no pending licenses accepted)
- Current AHA certifications required: BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS
- Minimum 3 years of ICU experience in a US hospital required
- Graduate of an accredited or NLN-approved RN program required
- BSN highly desired
- Cerner EMR experience required
- US Social Security Number required
- Date of birth required for consideration
- Two manager or supervisor references preferred, verifying experience within the past 12 months, with at least one from the most recent employer
Additional Information
- Provides a full range of critical care nursing functions in accordance with licensure, certification, training, and regulatory requirements
- Fulfills patient, family, and community needs across a diverse critical care population
- Candidates must reside more than 50 miles from the facility to be eligible
- CPI certification is mandated for this position
- All certifications must be from the American Heart Association (AHA)
Assignment Overview
- Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
- Hours: 36 hrs/wk
- Start Date: Jul 27, 2026
- Length: 9 weeks
- Openings: 3
Description
American Traveler is hiring a travel RN for an ICU position in Washington, DC, requiring a minimum of 3 years of ICU experience and active DC RN licensure.
Details
- 9-week contract with 36 hours per week
- Night shift schedule: 3x12-hour shifts, 7:00 PM – 7:30 AM
- Multidisciplinary ICU setting serving neurological, neuro-surgical, medical, surgical, pulmonary, cardiology, cardiothoracic, and trauma patients
- Advanced critical care technology in use, including ventilators, ventriculostomies, cardiac monitors, pulmonary artery catheters, arterial lines, central lines, PICC lines, IABP, ECMO/tandem heart, Impella, BIS monitors, continuous pulse oximetry, CRRT, gastric tubes, and IV infusion pumps
- Cerner EMR experience required
Requirements
- Active, unrestricted DC RN license (no pending licenses accepted)
- Current AHA certifications required: BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS
- Minimum 3 years of ICU experience in a US hospital required
- Graduate of an accredited or NLN-approved RN program required
- BSN highly desired
- Cerner EMR experience required
- US Social Security Number required
- Date of birth required for consideration
- Two manager or supervisor references preferred, verifying experience within the past 12 months, with at least one from the most recent employer
Additional Information
- Provides a full range of critical care nursing functions in accordance with licensure, certification, training, and regulatory requirements
- Fulfills patient, family, and community needs across a diverse critical care population
- Candidates must reside more than 50 miles from the facility to be eligible
- CPI certification is mandated for this position
- All certifications must be from the American Heart Association (AHA)
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Who's Hiring
- American Traveler17
Top Industries Hiring
- Healthcare & Medical Services11
What District of Columbia Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in travel nurse RN jobs across District of Columbia.
- Active RN license issued or recognized by the District of Columbia Board of Nursing
- Current BLS certification required, ACLS or PALS preferred for acute care settings
- Associate or Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree from an accredited program
- Minimum one to two years of recent clinical experience in a relevant specialty
- Ability to meet DC Health compliance requirements and hospital credentialing standards
- Strong experience with electronic health record systems such as Epic or Cerner
Travel Nurse RN Jobs in District of Columbia: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a travel nurse rn in District of Columbia?
To work as a travel nurse rn in the District of Columbia, you must hold an active RN license issued by the DC Board of Nursing, which requires completing an accredited nursing program and passing the NCLEX-RN exam. DC is not part of the Nurse Licensure Compact, so nurses licensed in other states must apply for a DC-specific license before starting an assignment. Most travel contracts also require at least one year of recent acute care experience in your specialty.
How much do travel nurse RNs make in District of Columbia?
Travel nurse RNs in District of Columbia earn a median of about $102,540 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $79,390 for the lowest 10% to over $151,170 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.
Which companies hire travel nurse rns in District of Columbia?
District of Columbia travel nurse rn roles are posted by American Traveler and others right now, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of July 2026. DC's concentration of academic medical centers, federal health campuses, and specialty pediatric and oncology hospitals means staffing demand is relatively consistent throughout the year rather than tied to seasonal surges.
Which District of Columbia cities have the most travel nurse rn jobs?
Washington have the most travel nurse rn openings in District of Columbia. Washington, DC itself drives the vast majority of demand given its density of major hospital systems, federal health agencies, and specialty care institutions, while listings tied to nearby suburban areas reflect the broader metro healthcare network that many DC-licensed nurses serve.
How can I get hired as a travel nurse rn in District of Columbia with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is completing a new-graduate RN residency program, and DC's major systems, including MedStar Health and Children's National Hospital, run structured residency and transition-to-practice programs designed for nurses with little or no experience. These programs place new RNs in med-surg or step-down units before moving into higher-acuity settings. Holding an active DC Board of Nursing license and a BSN gives candidates a meaningful edge when applying to these competitive cohorts.
Where can I find and apply to travel nurse rn jobs in District of Columbia?
You can find and apply to travel nurse rn jobs in District of Columbia on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings in the District. Search the available roles, identify the ones that match your specialty and experience level, and apply directly to whichever positions fit your situation.
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