ICU RN – Day Shift, Critical Care Expert

Universal Health Services; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Compensation

Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and

401(K) with company match and discount

SoFi Student Loan Refinancing Program

Career development opportunities

Job summary

Universal Health Services is seeking an experienced ICU Registered Nurse for Cedar Hill Regional Medical Center GW Health in Washington, DC. This full-time day shift role requires delivering high-quality critical care in a fast-paced hospital setting.

The ICU RN will utilize advanced clinical judgment, collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, and ensure optimal patient outcomes through evidence-based practice and meticulous documentation.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Assess, monitor, 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 and hospital policy.
• Operate and monitor advanced life-support equipment including ventilators and cardiac monitors.
• Recognize and respond rapidly to changes in patient condition, emergencies, and codes.
• Develop and implement individualized nursing care plans based on diagnoses and clinical needs.
• Collaborate with physicians, respiratory therapists, pharmacists, and multidisciplinary teams to coordinate care.
• Document patient assessments, interventions, and outcomes in the EMR.
• Educate patients and families regarding treatment plans, procedures, medications, and discharge planning.
• Ensure compliance with infection prevention, patient safety, and regulatory standards.
• Participate in bedside shift reports, interdisciplinary rounds, and quality improvement initiatives.
• Advocate for patients with compassionate, patient-centered care.

Skills

Critical care nursing

Patient assessment

Team collaboration

Education

Graduate of an accredited school of nursing

DC RN license

BSN preferred

BLS certification

ACLS certification

NIH Stroke Scale certification

CCRN certification

Job description

Universal Health Services is seeking an experienced ICU Registered Nurse for Cedar Hill Regional Medical Center GW Health in Washington, DC. This full-time day shift role requires delivering high-quality critical care in a fast-paced hospital setting.

The ICU RN will utilize advanced clinical judgment, collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, and ensure optimal patient outcomes through evidence-based practice and meticulous documentation.