ICU RN | Night Shift, Critical Care Specialist

Cedar Hill Regional; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Part time

Job summary

Universal Health Services’ Cedar Hill Regional Medical Center in Washington, DC, seeks an experienced ICU Registered Nurse for a part-time night shift. You will deliver expert care to critically ill adults and collaborate with the care team to optimize outcomes.

DC RN license, BLS and ACLS are required; minimum 3 years ICU experience preferred. BSN is preferred; CCRN and NIH Stroke Scale are a plus. Competitive benefits available for eligible staff.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
• DC RN license required.
• BSN preferred.
• Minimum of 3 years of recent ICU or critical care nursing experience preferred.
• Current BLS (Basic Life Support) certification required.
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support) 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.
• Operate and monitor advanced life-support equipment including ventilators, cardiac monitors, infusion pumps, and hemodynamic devices.
• Recognize and respond rapidly to changes in patient condition, emergencies, and codes.
• Develop and implement individualized nursing care plans based on patient diagnoses.
• Collaborate with physicians, respiratory therapists, pharmacists, and multidisciplinary teams.
• 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.
• Serve as a patient advocate with compassionate, patient-centered care.

Skills

ICU nursing experience

Critical care

BLS Certification

ACLS Certification

Stroke scale knowledge

Education

DC RN license required

BSN preferred

CCRN preferred

Job description

Universal Health Services’ Cedar Hill Regional Medical Center in Washington, DC, seeks an experienced ICU Registered Nurse for a part-time night shift. You will deliver expert care to critically ill adults and collaborate with the care team to optimize outcomes.

DC RN license, BLS and ACLS are required; minimum 3 years ICU experience preferred. BSN is preferred; CCRN and NIH Stroke Scale are a plus. Competitive benefits available for eligible staff.