Full-Time Registered Nurse - Critical Care

Preferred Home Health Care & Nursing Services; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare coverage

401(k)

Paid Time Off

Tuition assistance

Competitive salary ranges

Job summary

Preferred Home Health Care & Nursing Services in Washington, DC is seeking a Registered Nurse - Critical Care to deliver specialized care in intensive care units. You will assess patients, respond to emergencies, manage life-support equipment, and collaborate with the care team to implement care plans.

This role requires an ADN or higher nursing degree and an active RN license, with ACLS preferred. Opportunities include multiple shifts and comprehensive benefits, including healthcare, 401(k),

Qualifications

• Active RN license in good standing
• At least 1 year of critical care experience preferred
• ACLS certification preferred
• Strong critical thinking, communication, teamwork skills

Responsibilities

• Assess patient conditions rapidly, monitor vital signs, and intervene.
• Manage life-support systems such as ventilation and cardiac monitoring.
• Respond to emergency situations like rapid response calls.
• Administer medications and treatments based on care plans.
• Collaborate with healthcare team to develop and implement patient care strategies.
• Educate patients and families about diagnoses and care processes

Skills

Critical thinking

Communication

Teamwork

Education

ADN or higher nursing degree

Job description

Role:

Registered Nurse - Critical Care, responsible for providing specialized care to critically ill patients in various intensive care units.

Key Duties

• Assess patient conditions rapidly, monitor vital signs, and intervene appropriately
• Manage life-support systems such as ventilation and cardiac monitoring
• Respond to emergency situations like rapid response calls
• Administer medications and treatments based on care plans
• Collaborate with healthcare team to develop and implement patient care strategies
• Educate patients and families about diagnoses and care processes

Qualifications

• ADN or higher nursing degree
• Active, unencumbered RN license
• At least 1 year of critical care experience preferred
• ACLS certification preferred
• Strong critical thinking, communication, and teamwork skills
• Ability to work effectively under stress and with advanced medical equipment

Additional Information:

Opportunities available for various shifts and employment types, with benefits including healthcare coverage, 401(k), PTO, tuition assistance, and competitive salary ranges.