ICU Registered Nurse – Critical Care (Night Shift)

UHS; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental and Vision

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

SoFi student loan refinancing

Career development opportunities

Job summary

Cedar Hill Regional Medical Center GW Health, part of Universal Health Services, is seeking an experienced ICU Registered Nurse for full-time night shifts in Washington, DC. This full-service hospital features a broad range of critical care services and a strong commitment to community health.

The ICU RN will provide high-quality care to critically ill patients, utilizing advanced clinical judgment and teamwork with a multidisciplinary staff.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
• DC RN license required.
• BSN preferred.
• Minimum of 3 years ICU or critical care nursing experience preferred.
• Current BLS certification required.
• ACLS certification required.
• NIH Stroke Scale certification preferred.
• CCRN certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assess and care for critically ill adult patients requiring intensive medical and nursing interventions.
• Administer medications, IV therapies, blood products, and critical care treatments per physician orders.
• Operate and monitor advanced life-support equipment (ventilators, monitors, pumps).
• Recognize and respond rapidly to changes in patient condition, emergencies, and codes.
• Develop and implement individualized nursing care plans based on diagnoses.
• Collaborate with physicians and multidisciplinary teams to coordinate patient care.
• Document assessments, interventions, and outcomes in the EMR.
• Educate patients and families on treatments and discharge planning.
• Ensure infection control and patient safety standards are met.
• Participate in bedside shift reports and quality improvement initiatives.
• Advocate for patients while delivering compassionate care.

Skills

ICU nursing

Critical care

Patient advocacy

Education

DC RN license

BSN preferred

Job description

Cedar Hill Regional Medical Center GW Health, part of Universal Health Services, is seeking an experienced ICU Registered Nurse for full-time night shifts in Washington, DC. This full-service hospital features a broad range of critical care services and a strong commitment to community health.

The ICU RN will provide high-quality care to critically ill patients, utilizing advanced clinical judgment and teamwork with a multidisciplinary staff.