Registered Nurse Float Pool

MedStar Health’s Washington Hospital Center; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 58,000 - 96,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Wellbeing resources

Referral bonus

Relocation assistance

Free parking

Job summary

MedStar Health’s Washington Hospital Center is seeking a Clinical Nurse for our Float Pool to deliver direct patient care across medical-surgical, telemetry, and ED settings in a Magnet-designated academic hospital.

You will collaborate with interdisciplinary teams, assess patient conditions, and develop care plans while adapting to diverse units. Night shifts required; RN license in DC and BLS are required.

Qualifications

• Active DC RN License upon hire and Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers required (AHA or American Red Cross).
• At least two full years of recent critical care (inpatient ICU) experience.
• Ability to work night shifts; Academic Medical Center experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide skilled, compassionate care to patients and families across a spectrum of needs—from routine to highly complex.
• Assess evolving patient conditions, identify actual and potential health concerns, and develop appropriate care plans.
• Interventions may be delivered directly or coordinated through collaboration with other members of the nursing team.

Education

ADN, BSN, MSN, or CNL from an accredited School of Nursing

BSN preferred

Job description

About the Job

Unit Highlights

Autonomous, collaborative, compassionate care in a Magnet designated, teaching hospital environment. At our 532-bed academic medical facility and teaching hospital, nurses are encouraged to grow in their profession, collaborate with physician partners and actively participation in the plan of care for acute and vulnerable patients throughout the hospital.

This position offers the unique opportunity to work across various departments, gain diverse clinical experiences, and make a significant impact on patient outcomes. As a Float Pool Nurse, you will be responsible for providing direct nursing care across multiple patient care units, ensuring the highest standards of patient care and safety. You will work as a versatile member of our nursing team who adapts to different clinical settings, including but not limited to medical-surgical, telemetry, intermediate care, and boarding patients in our emergency department. This position requires flexibility, critical thinking, and the ability to collaborate effectively with interdisciplinary teams.

Key Responsibilities

As a Clinical Nurse, you will provide skilled, compassionate care to patients and families across a spectrum of needs—from routine to highly complex. You will assess evolving patient conditions, identify actual and potential health concerns, and develop appropriate care plans. Interventions may be delivered directly or coordinated through collaboration with other members of the nursing team.

Nursing Benefits

• Nationally recognized nurse wellbeing resources
• Systemwide referral bonus program—up to $6,000 for each RN and up to $4,000 for each LPN that joins MedStar Health
• Relocation assistance up to $5,000
• Free parking for associates

Qualifications

• ADN, BSN, MSN, or CNL from an accredited School of Nursing required. BSN preferred.
• At least two full years of recent critical care (inpatient ICU), hospital-based clinical nursing (RN) experience required.
• Ability to work night shifts.
• Academic Medical Center experience preferred.
• Active DC RN License upon hire and Basic Life Support for Healthcare providers required (AHA or American Red Cross).

This position has a hiring range of

USD $42.00 - USD $69.43 /Hr.