ICU/CVICU Bridge RN — Structured Training & Fast-Track ICU

Universal Health Services; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Comprehensive benefits

Retirement plan

Paid time off

Professional development

Job summary

George Washington University Hospital, part of Universal Health Services (UHS), is offering an ICU/CVICU Bridge Program for experienced acute care RNs aiming to transition into high-acuity ICU/CVICU units. The program emphasizes structured training, hands-on mentorship, and immediate career advancement within GW Hospital’s ICU/CVICU services.

Participants will rotate through MICU, SICU, and CVICU environments with strong support from a multidisciplinary team, clinical mentors, and opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience in acute care nursing with strong critical thinking and patient care skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively with a multidisciplinary team.
• Demonstrated commitment to ongoing professional development.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive nursing care in CVICU/CTICU with monitoring and medication administration.
• Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate patient care plans with the healthcare team.
• Collaborate with physicians, surgeons, anesthesiologists, and therapists for coordinated care.
• Monitor cardiac rhythms and hemodynamics; respond to changes in patient status.
• Educate patients and families on postoperative care and potential complications.

Skills

Critical care nursing

Patient care

Communication

Education

RN license

Job description

George Washington University Hospital, part of Universal Health Services (UHS), is offering an ICU/CVICU Bridge Program for experienced acute care RNs aiming to transition into high-acuity ICU/CVICU units. The program emphasizes structured training, hands-on mentorship, and immediate career advancement within GW Hospital’s ICU/CVICU services.

Participants will rotate through MICU, SICU, and CVICU environments with strong support from a multidisciplinary team, clinical mentors, and opportunities