234 rn jobs found in Washington, DC

Responsibilities Why This Med Surg RN Role?   Join a high-acuity  Med Surg / General Surgery  team at  George Washington University Hospital , a 395‑bed academic medical center in the heart of downtown Washington, DC. This is a  day-shift Med Surg RN role  supporting pre‑ and post‑operative patients across a wide variety of surgical specialties, offering strong clinical exposure and long-term growth opportunities. This role is ideal for RNs who enjoy  variety, collaboration, and developing advanced surgical nursing skills  in a well-supported hospital environment.   Unit Overview 39‑bed General Surgery / Med Surg unit Pre‑ and post‑operative care with bariatric surgery designation (Center of Excellence) Patient populations include: Laparoscopic & minimally invasive procedures Bariatric surgery Tracheostomies Kidney & liver transplants Trauma and complex surgical cases Opportunity to develop skills across multiple...

About this Job: General Summary of Position Delivers proficient nursing care to patients and families whose needs range from uncomplicated to highly complex. Receives supervision from the Nurse Leader and functional supervision from the clinical coach/designee. May at times receive functional supervision from other registered nurses. Primary Duties and Responsibilities   CLINICAL: Identifies current and potential complex problems of a specific patient population critically analyzes trends and changes in patient status and plans appropriate interventions directly or indirectly through other nurses. CLINICAL: Collaborates with nurse leaders and colleagues to develop standards of care. CLINICAL: Develops and documents a plan of care that communicates to all caregivers the individualized needs of a patient with highly complex problems. CLINICAL: Identifies and evaluates long and short-range goals of nursing interventions. CLINICAL: Serves as a patient advocate by...

About this Job: General Summary of Position Professional care provider who assesses plans implements and evaluates the nursing care of patients from admission through discharge. In collaboration with the patient and family provides theory-based professional nursing care and coordinates care delivery with various members of the interdisciplinary team Primary Duties and Responsibilities Contributes to the achievement of established department goals and objectives and adheres to department policies procedures quality standards safety standards and MedStar SPIRIT Values. Complies with governmental and accreditation regulations.Collects and analyzes significant patient's information that pertains to physical psychological socio-cultural economic spiritual and life-style behaviors and efficiently leveraging available technology.Functions autonomously providing relationship-based care that promotes continuous consistent efficient and accountable delivery of nursing care using the...

Responsibilities Join Our Exceptional Team at George Washington University Hospital   Since opening in 2002, George Washington University Hospital (GWUH) has delivered advanced, patient‑centered care in the heart of downtown Washington, DC. GWUH is a 395‑bed, tertiary care academic medical center , designated as a Level I Trauma Center and Level III NICU , and recognized for excellence in neurosciences, orthopedics, trauma, cardiac care, cancer services, women’s health , and advanced surgical procedures, including robotic and minimally invasive techniques. GWUH is operated by Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS) , one of the nation’s leading healthcare providers.   Job Summary GWUH is seeking a Medical‑Surgical Registered Nurse (RN) to join our Neuro | Ortho | Trauma unit (6 North) . This role is ideal for Med‑Surg RNs who are interested in caring for a diverse acute‑care patient population and expanding their skills in neurologic and...

Responsibilities Join Our Exceptional Team at George Washington University Hospital   Since opening its doors in 2002, George Washington University Hospital has been at the forefront of medical innovation, providing cutting-edge care in a state-of-the-art facility. As a 395-bed tertiary care, academic medical center located in the heart of downtown Washington, DC, our hospital is renowned for its Level I Trauma Center and Level III NICU. We offer unparalleled expertise in cardiac, cancer, neurosciences, women’s health, and advanced surgical procedures, including robotic and minimally invasive techniques. Operated by Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS), one of the nation’s leading healthcare providers, we are committed to excellence in patient care and organizational growth.   GWUH  offers comprehensive benefits such as: Challenging and rewarding work environment Competitive Compensation Career development opportunities across UHS and our 300+ locations!...

About this Job: Unit Highlights   Surgical Transplant ICU   The specialized 24-bed critical care unit is staffed by highly dedicated and experienced nurses and intensivists, complemented by skilled respiratory therapists, and other healthcare professionals trained to care for acutely ill surgical patients. Surgical specialties include transplant (liver, kidney, pancreas, and small bowel), thoracic surgery, plastic-reconstructive surgeries, vascular surgery, abdominal and ear, nose and throat surgery. The STICU is equipped to provide patients with state-of-the-art therapies at the bedside (continuous renal replacement), advanced hemodynamic monitoring, complex mechanical ventilation modes and medication infusions. The synergy between our professional expertise and our patient care model allows for clinical outcomes and results which are among the best in the nation. Unit leadership supports participation in shared governance, research, and continuing education as well as...

About this Job: Unit Highlights   Nurses on Postpartum Unit 5D/5F are committed to providing family-centered care to every family.  To promote healthy birth outcomes, we manage the high-risk antenatal population in conjunction with the “Special Mom, Special Baby” Program. In this program we see a wide variety of diagnoses that include but not limited to congenital anomalies of mother and/or baby, premature rupture of membranes, diabetic management, hypertension etc. Our achievement of Baby Friendly Designation demonstrates our commitment to supporting our community with initiation, promotion, and suitability along their breastfeeding journey. Additionally, the interdisciplinary healthcare team collaborates to ensure rooming-in, skin to skin, and breastfeeding exclusivity is accomplished. Above all, our postpartum nurses are proficient with consistently assessing, identifying, and addressing patient’s educational needs and barriers to learning.      Minimal...

About this Job: Unit Highlights   Medical Intensive Care Unit     Our 24-bed adult MICU cares for the most complex critically ill medical patients. MICU nurses are clinical experts in the management of complicated medical problems which include GI bleeds, respiratory failure, renal failure, liver failure, CHF, COPD, DM etc. The nurses on this unit utilize many advanced therapies, such as continuous renal replacement therapy (CRRT), post-cardiac-arrest hypothermia protocol, and hemodynamic monitoring. The MICU is proud to have received the Gold Beacon Award for Nursing Excellence from the American Association of Critical Care Nurses (AACN).     Key Responsibilities   As a Clinical Nurse you will deliver proficient nursing care to patients and families whose needs range from uncomplicated to highly complex. You will identify current and potential complex problems of specific patient populations and critically analyzes trends and changes in patient status and plans...

About this Job:   Unit Highlights   Nurses on Labor & Delivery care for pregnant patients from 16-weeks gestation until the time of delivery of their newborn(s), as well as in the immediate postpartum/recovery period. Our patient population ranges from individuals with uncomplicated deliveries to those with the most complex, high-risk medical and psychosocial issues. These include patients with mild to severe preeclampsia, diabetes, kidney disease, cardiac disease, hematologic/oncologic disease, obesity, congenital disorders, etc. Working collaboratively with Children's National Medical Center, our "Special Moms, Special Babies" program coordinates the deliveries of babies requiring the immediate attention of the specialists at CNMC. We are also a designated Baby-Friendly USA hospital, demonstrating our commitment to evidence-based practices for the maternal-newborn dyad. Our L&D unit has an interdisciplinary patient care team that consists of nurses, physicians,...

About this Job: Unit Highlights   Key Responsibilities As a Clinical Nurse, you will provide skilled, compassionate care to patients and families across a spectrum of needs—from routine to highly complex. You will assess evolving patient conditions, identify actual and potential health concerns, and develop appropriate care plans. Interventions may be delivered directly or coordinated through collaboration with other members of the nursing team .   Nursing Benefits Nationally recognized nurse wellbeing resources Comprehensive health benefit plans Generous paid time off and flex scheduling options Retirement plans with match Tuition assistance to advance your education Systemwide referral bonus program—up to $6,000 for each RN and up to $4,000 for each LPN that joins MedStar Health Relocation assistance up to $5,000 Free parking for associates Qualifications ADN, BSN, MSN, or CNL from an accredited School of Nursing required. Prior Clinical Nursing...

About this Job: Unit Highlights   Neuroscience Intensive Care Unit   MedStar Georgetown University Hospital is a Certified Comprehensive Stroke Center and this adult 24-bed unit is one of the few dedicated Neurosciences ICUs in Washington, DC. Clinical Nurses on this team provide expert care for critically ill patients who have suffered stroke (hemorrhagic/ischemic), subarachnoid hemorrhage, subdural hematoma, complex spine and brain surgeries. Other common neurological diagnoses include meningitis, Guillain Barre syndrome and viral, infectious, or autoimmune processes. This department has been awarded both the Beacon Award for Nursing Excellence and the Nurse-Family Collaboration Award by the American Association of Critical Care Nurses (AACN).   Key Responsibilities   As a Clinical Nurse you will deliver proficient nursing care to patients and families whose needs range from uncomplicated to highly complex. You will identify current and potential complex problems of...

Responsibilities Why This Med Surg RN Role   Join a high‑acuity Medical‑Surgical inpatient team at The George Washington University Hospital, a 395‑bed academic medical center located in downtown Washington, DC. This full‑time day shift role offers flexible scheduling, supportive patient ratios, and consistent unit leadership , creating a positive environment where nurses can focus on high‑quality care. Ideal for RNs who enjoy fast‑paced Med Surg nursing, strong teamwork, and caring for a diverse adult patient population.   Position Summary The Med Surg Registered Nurse provides safe, competent, and patient‑centered nursing care in accordance with hospital policies and professional standards. The RN serves as a key member of the healthcare team, supporting positive patient outcomes while demonstrating service excellence at all times.   Key Responsibilities Deliver high‑quality, patient‑centered Med Surg nursing care Monitor and assess patient...

$2,268.00 - $2,520.00 Weekly *Rate is comprised of taxable hourly rate, specifically including if applicable, nontaxable (housing and M&IE) stipends converted to an hourly rate based on a 36-hour work week, and may be eligible for overtime DM - 1841353 - A Registered Nurse (RN) needed in a Labor and Delivery (L&D) setting. Job Type: Travel Contract, 50 mile radius rule. Shift: Nights, 36hr Week (3x12). Location: Washington, DC. Requirements: Must have 2yrs L&D experience during the past 3yrs. Updated resume, Basic Life Support (BLS - AHA or Red Cross), Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS - AHA or Red Cross), Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certification, Association of Women's Health, Obstetric and Neonatal Nurses (AWHONN) certification, current drivers license (DL), and an active District of Columbia RN license. Benefits: Medical, Dental, Voluntary Vision, Flexible Spending, Pet Insurance, Short Term Disability Insurance, Matching...

Responsibilities The George Washington University Hospital (GW Hospital) continues to be a leader in providing the highest level of quality and compassionate healthcare for the D.C. Region.  U.S. News & World Report  has just released the 2023-2024 ratings and rankings, in which GW Hospital is recognized as a  Best Regional Hospital . GW ranks 5th in the region, which includes hospitals in D.C. and parts of Maryland, Virginia and West Virginia. GW Hospital achieved "High Performing" status in two specialty areas, Neurology and Neuroscience.   In addition, GW Hospital receiving “High Performing” designations for the following 10 procedures: COPD, Diabetes, Heart Attack, Heart Failure, Kidney Failure, Leukemia, Lymphoma and Myeloma, Lung Cancer Surgery, Pneumonia, Prostrate Cander Surgery and Stroke.   Measured by factors such as patient outcomes, "High Performing" is a designation  U.S. News & World Report  bestows to recognize performance in these specialties that...

Responsibilities The George Washington University Hospital is a 395-bed tertiary care, academic medical center located in downtown Washington, DC.  Featuring a Level I Trauma Center and a Level III NICU, GW Hospital offers clinical expertise in a variety of areas, including cardiac, cancer, neurosciences, women’s health, and advanced surgery, including robotic and minimally invasive surgery. The mission of GW Hospital is to provide the highest quality healthcare, advanced medical technology, and world-class service to its patients in an academic medical center dedicated to education and research. For more information, visit gwhospital.com. Physicians are independent practitioners who are not employees or agents of The George Washington University Hospital. The hospital shall not be liable for actions or treatments provided by physicians   GWUH  offers comprehensive benefits such as: Challenging and rewarding work environment Competitive Compensation Career...

About this Job: Unit Details The Neonatal ICU at MedStar Georgetown University Hospital, a five-time designated Magnet® hospital, is a 36-bed unit which provides expert nursing care for infants with many critical diagnoses. It is one of two Level IV NICUs in Washington, D.C., which is the highest level designated by the American Academy of Pediatrics. Some of the most seen diagnoses are: Respiratory Distress Syndrome Extreme Prematurity Neonatal Encephalopathy Persistent Pulmonary Hypertension Sepsis/Septic Shock Neurological Disorders Genetic and/or Metabolic Disorders Gastrointestinal Disorders Surgical needs   Ours is the only NICU in the Washington, D.C. region where a Clinical Nurse can participate in high-risk deliveries, be trained as an ECMO tech and participate in both flight and ground transports. Our NICU is the major referral center for all MedStar-affiliated facilities, as well as several community hospitals in the tri-state...

About this Job: General Summary of Position Professional care provider who assesses plans implements and evaluates the nursing care of patients from admission through discharge. In collaboration with the patient and family provides theory-based professional nursing care and coordinates care delivery with various members of the interdisciplinary team. Primary Duties and Responsibilities Contributes to the achievement of established department goals and objectives and adheres to department policies procedures quality standards safety standards and MedStar SPIRIT Values. Complies with governmental and accreditation regulations.Collects and analyzes significant patient's information that pertains to physical psychological socio-cultural economic spiritual and life-style behaviors and efficiently leveraging available technology.Functions autonomously providing relationship-based care that promotes continuous consistent efficient and accountable delivery of nursing care using the...

About this Job: Unit Highlights 3 Bles is a 16-bed adult Medicine and Oncology Unit.  Clinical nurses on 3 Bles provide expert care for acutely ill oncology patients, specifically solid tumor. They also provide care for complex medical patients with a wide range of diagnoses. The nurses on 3 Bles are committed to cura personalis, care for the whole person, and actively involve families in the care of their patients throughout all stages of treatment.   Key Responsibilities As a Clinical Nurse, you will provide skilled, compassionate care to patients and families across a spectrum of needs—from routine to highly complex. You will assess evolving patient conditions, identify actual and potential health concerns, and develop appropriate care plans. Interventions may be delivered directly or coordinated through collaboration with other members of the nursing team .   Schedule 3 -12 hr shifts, Day/night rotation and rotating weekends    Nursing Benefits...

About this Job: Unit Highlights For more than 50 years, MedStar Washington Hospital Center’s Heart and Vascular Institute has provided expert care for patients with even the most complex heart and vascular conditions. U.S. NEWS & WORLD REPORT consistently ranks us among the top cardiovascular programs in the nation, and we have joined forces with Cleveland Clinic Heart & Vascular in a first-of-its-kind alliance in heart care, innovation, and research.  Join our team on one of our specialty inpatient units! With both Magnet and Pathway to Excellence® designations, we join an elite group as one of only two hospitals nationwide with active dual designations for nursing excellence and an outstanding work environment, as recognized by the ANCC. 3NW Advanced Heart Failure IMC   Nurses on 3NW specialize in the treatment of advanced heart failure. We provide care   for medically complex patients requiring advanced treatment options for heart failure such...

About this Job: Unit Highlights Nurses in the Cardiac Catheterization lab provide care for both out-patients and in-patients undergoing minimally invasive cardiac procedures using imaging guidance. Our Cardiac Catheterization procedure area includes 11 cardiac catheterization procedure labs, and pre- and post- procedure holding areas.  More than 19,000 interventional heart procedures including percutaneous valve repairs and more than 1,800 open heart surgeries are performed each year.    The Jesse Ball DuPont Fund has recognized Washington Hospital Center as one of the busiest cardiac catheterization programs in the country.  Come join our team where we pride ourselves on teamwork, fun, and professional development!  With both Magnet and Pathway to Excellence® designations, we join an elite group as one of only two hospitals nationwide with active dual designations for nursing excellence and an outstanding work environment, as recognized by the ANCC.   Key...