Registered Nurse - ICU

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

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Paid time off

Medical plans

Dental plans

Vision plans

401(k) with match

SoFi loans

Job summary

Cedar Hill Regional Medical Center GW Health in Washington, DC seeks an experienced ICU Registered Nurse for full-time day shifts. You will deliver high‑quality critical care, monitor patients, and coordinate with a multidisciplinary team to optimize outcomes.

The ICU RN role requires a DC license, and offers opportunities to work with advanced life-support equipment in a comprehensive hospital setting. BSN preferred with experience and ongoing professional development encouraged.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited nursing program.
• DC RN license required.
• BSN preferred.
• Minimum 3 years ICU/critical care 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 in ICU.
• Administer medications, IV therapies, and blood products per orders.
• Operate advanced life-support equipment such as ventilators and monitors.
• Recognize changes in patient condition and respond to emergencies.
• Develop and implement individualized nursing care plans.
• Collaborate with physicians and multidisciplinary teams for patient care.
• Document assessments and interventions in EMR accurately.
• Educate patients and families about treatment plans and discharge.
• Ensure infection prevention and safety standards are met.
• Participate in rounds and quality improvement activities.
• Advocate for patients and maintain compassionate care.

Skills

ICU nursing

BLS certification

ACLS certification

NIH Stroke Scale

CCRN preferred

Education

BSN preferred

Job description

Responsibilities

Cedar Hill Regional Medical Center GW Health is the first new full-service hospital in Washington, DC in more than 20 years, integrating clinical care with existing community providers, Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHC’s), The George Washington University Hospital, and our Urgent Care Center in Ward 8. This integrated delivery system is a robust network of care for all District residents, but more importantly, it ensures that residents of Wards 7 and 8 have access to high quality care in their community.

This full-service hospital includes 136 beds (with the ability to expand to 184 beds), a verified trauma center, adult and pediatric emergency departments, maternal health and newborn delivery, an ambulatory pavilion for clinic visits and other outpatient services, a 500-car garage, and a helipad for emergency transport.

We are seeking an experienced ICU Registered Nurse (Full Time-Days)

The Intensive Care Unit (ICU) Registered Nurse provides specialized, high-quality nursing care to critically ill and medically complex patients in a fast-paced acute care environment. The ICU RN utilizes advanced clinical judgment, critical thinking, and evidence-based practice to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate patient care while collaborating with interdisciplinary teams to ensure optimal patient outcomes.

Job Duties/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 in accordance with physician orders and hospital policies.


• Operate and monitor advanced life-support equipment including ventilators, cardiac monitors, infusion pumps, and hemodynamic monitoring devices.


• Recognize and respond rapidly to changes in patient condition, emergencies, and codes.


• Develop and implement individualized nursing care plans based on patient diagnoses and clinical needs.


• Collaborate with physicians, respiratory therapists, pharmacists, and multidisciplinary teams to coordinate comprehensive patient care.


• Accurately document patient assessments, interventions, and outcomes in the electronic medical record (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 while promoting compassionate, patient-centered care.

To learn more visit https://cedarhillregional.com or https://jobs.uhsinc.com/cedar-hill-regional-medical-center.

As a Cedar Hill Regional Medical Center employee you will be part of an exceptional team with the following benefit offerings:

• Challenging and rewarding work environment


• Competitive Compensation & Generous Paid Time Off


• Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plans


• 401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan


• SoFi Student Loan Refinancing Program


• Career development opportunities within UHS and its 300+ Subsidiaries!

More information is available on our Benefits Guest Website: benefits.uhsguest.com.

About Universal Health Services

One of the nation’s largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services, Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS) has built an impressive record of achievement and performance. Growing steadily since its inception into an esteemed Fortune 500 corporation, annual revenues were $14.3 billion in 2023. During the year, UHS was again recognized as one of the World’s Most Admired Companies by Fortune; and listed in Forbes ranking of America’s Largest Public Companies.

Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, UHS has approximately 96,700 employees and continues to grow through its subsidiaries. Operating acute care hospitals, behavioral health facilities, outpatient facilities and ambulatory care access points, an insurance offering, a physician network and various related services located all over the U.S. States, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico and the United Kingdom. www.uhs.com.

Qualifications

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.


• DC RN license required.


• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (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.

EEO Statement

All UHS subsidiaries are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates. UHS subsidiaries are equal opportunity employers and as such, openly support and fully commit to recruitment, selection, placement, promotion and compensation of individuals without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), genetic information, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

We believe that diversity and inclusion among our teammates is critical to our success.