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Travel Nursing Jobs in Washington, D.C.

Exciting New Careers in Washington DC

Washington, D.C. isn't officially a state, but it's definitely a state of mind. Our nation's capital is a totally unique place, offering a vast array of cultural, sporting, political, and social events. To live in D.C. is to be surrounded by reminders of United States history in the form of great public buildings, majestic memorials, and magnificent museums.

Near to historic Virginia and equally historic Maryland, Washington, D.C. has something to offer everyone, no matter their tastes. With its beautiful architecture, famed cherry tree blossoms, and lively nightlife, the capital of the United States permeates with life and opportunity. And, becoming a travel nurse with AMN Healthcare opens a wide range of experiences to you as well as competitive pay and excellent benefits.

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District of Columbia has some of the best travel nurse job opportunities in the country, and we currently have 13 travel nurse jobs available.

Travel nurse jobs are currently available in cities like Washington. District of Columbia hospitals and health care facilities are looking for all types of specialists including Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (1 job), Oncology (2 jobs), Progressive Care Unit (2 jobs), Telemetry (1 job), Medical Surgical (1 job), and more.

We have new travel nurse jobs posted daily, so be sure to Apply Now so our specialists can make sure you get first crack when a new job opens up. We make it as easy as possible for you to compare nursing jobs by allowing you to filter based on traveling nurse salary, shift type, location or duration to find the right job for you.

With great things to do, people to meet and places to see, District of Columbia is a popular place for travel jobs! Also be sure to check out our resources on how to become a travel nurse and nursing license renewal.

District of Columbia Cities with Highest-Paying Travel Nurse Jobs

Today, you can find jobs with an average salary of ranging between $1,784 to $3,631 per week. The cities with the highest paying jobs include:

In District of Columbia, there are a number of hospital facilities with nursing staff including: Kaiser Permanente Capitol Hill Medical Center in Washington, Childrens Hospital Dialysis Program in Washington, Careington (Dialcare) - DC in Washington, Howard University Hospital in Washington, and MedStar Georgetown University Hospital in Washington are well known in District of Columbia.

If you have a specific start date in mind, the soonest available in District of Columbia is Jan 5, 2025 for a Pediatric Intensive Care Unit Nurse (PICU RN) - PICU role at $91 per hour. The latest start date for a Registered Nurse job is Jan 5, 2025 for a Pediatric Intensive Care Unit Nurse (PICU RN) - PICU role at $91 per hour.

There are a variety of contract lengths available for a travel nursing job in District of Columbia including 13 Weeks (534 jobs), 12 Weeks (14 jobs), and 14 Weeks (2 jobs).

FAQs about Travel Nurse Jobs in District of Columbia

How long is the most common contract duration for travel nursing jobs in District of Columbia?

The average length for travel nurse jobs in District of Columbia based on recent data is 8 weeks.

How many District of Columbia travel nurse job opportunities are currently available?

In District of Columbia there are 13 jobs opportunities for a traveling nurse to choose from as of December 22, 2024.

What cities have the highest paying travel nursing jobs in District of Columbia?

  • Washington, District of Columbia $91 / per hour average salary

What nursing specialties are needed most in District of Columbia right now?

Top Travel Nurse Salaries in District of Columbia

Find the nurse travel jobs in District of Columbia with the highest salaries below and contact a recruiter today:

Cities Highest Paying Salary Average Salary Highest paying job in each city
Washington $91 /Hourly* $88 /Hourly* Pediatric Intensive Care Unit Nurse (PICU RN) $91 per hour

*Estimate of weekly payments is intended for informational purposes and includes hourly wages, as well as reimbursements for meal & incidental expenses and housing expenses incurred on behalf of the company. Please speak with your recruiter for additional details.

District of Columbia’s Top Opportunities by Specialty

AMN Healthcare receives new travel nurse jobs in District of Columbia each day from hospitals and healthcare facilities. If you are looking for a specific District of Columbia travel nurse job, please see below for in-demand nursing specialties needed throughout the state:

Specialty Average Salary Cities with highest paying jobs
Pediatric Intensive Care Unit $87.66 /hour* Washington
Oncology $77.82 /hour* Washington
Progressive Care Unit $65.01 /hour* Washington
Telemetry $65.01 /hour* Washington
Medical Surgical $65.01 /hour* Washington
Interventional Radiology $53.19 /hour* Washington
Emergency Room $48.26 /hour* Washington
Hospice $48.26 /hour*
Operating Room $46.88 /hour* Washington

*Estimate of hourly payments is intended for informational purposes and includes hourly wages, as well as reimbursements for meal & incidental expenses and housing expenses incurred on behalf of the Company. Please speak with your Recruiter for additional details.

Great Washington Travel Nursing Benefits

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At AMN Healthcare, our travel nurses in Washington, D.C. can choose from a variety of great benefits, including the following:

  • Private, provided housing or a stipend to find their own accommodations
  • Travel reimbursements for transportation to their assignment location
  • DAY ONE benefits, including full medical and dental 
  • 401k options 
  • FREE continuing education courses (CMEs)
  • The largest database of travel nursing jobs in the nation
  • Some positions offer overtime bonus programs

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