Pediatric Cardiac Nurse II — Day Shift Impact & Growth

Children's National Hospital; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 58,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive health coverage

Generous paid time off

401(k) plan and wellness benefits

Education assistance and commuter ben.

Job summary

Children's National Hospital in Washington, DC is seeking a registered nurse to join the Heart and Lung Center. The RN will practice under the Professional Model of Care, uphold nursing standards, and contribute to community health initiatives.

The role emphasizes collaboration, professional leadership, and adherence to safety standards while delivering high-quality pediatric cardiac care.

Qualifications

• BSN from an approved nursing program.
• Minimum 1 year of RN experience.
• Licensed RN in DC, MD, or VA.
• CPR certification required.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to Magnet re-designation and professional development through council involvement and education.
• Demonstrate critical thinking and problem solving during patient care.
• Communicate plan of care and advocate to meet patients' needs.
• Independently escalate issues using the chain of command and ensure safe handoffs.
• Model empathy and teamwork with the healthcare team to improve outcomes.

Skills

RN

CPR certification

Education

BSN

Job description

Children's National Hospital in Washington, DC is seeking a registered nurse to join the Heart and Lung Center. The RN will practice under the Professional Model of Care, uphold nursing standards, and contribute to community health initiatives.

The role emphasizes collaboration, professional leadership, and adherence to safety standards while delivering high-quality pediatric cardiac care.