Registered Nurse - ICU

Cedarhillregional; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Challenging and rewarding work environment

Competitive Compensation & Generous Paid Time Off

Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plans

401(K) with company match

Career development opportunities

Job summary

Cedarhillregional is looking for an experienced ICU Registered Nurse in Washington, DC to provide high-quality nursing care in a fast-paced acute care environment. The ideal candidate will utilize advanced clinical judgment and collaborate with teams to ensure optimal patient outcomes.

This position offers a rewarding work environment, competitive compensation, and comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, and a 401(K) plan.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited nursing school.
• Minimum of 3 years of ICU or critical care nursing experience preferred.
• Current BLS and ACLS certification required.

Responsibilities

• Assess and monitor critically ill patients.
• Administer medications and critical care treatments.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams for patient care.

Skills

Critical Care Nursing

Patient Advocacy

Emergency Response

Education

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)

DC RN license

Tools

Electronic Medical Record (EMR)

Ventilators

Cardiac Monitors

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.

Benefits

• 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!

Qualifications

• 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.