Registered Nurse - Pediatric Emergency

Universal Health Services; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Compensation & Generous Paid Time Off

Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plans

401(K) with company match

Career development opportunities

Job summary

Universal Health Services is seeking a full-time Pediatric Emergency Registered Nurse in Washington, DC. This position involves providing compassionate care to young patients in a fast-paced emergency department. Responsibilities include assessment, triage, and collaboration with medical teams to ensure quality care.

The ideal candidate holds a DC RN License and has 1-2 years of pediatric emergency nursing experience. The role offers competitive compensation, generous benefits, and opportunities for career development.

Qualifications

• DC RN License required.
• Minimum of 1–2 years of recent pediatric emergency nursing experience required.
• Strong ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct care to pediatric patients in emergency settings.
• Perform assessments, triage patients, and prioritize care.
• Educate patients and families regarding treatment plans.

Skills

Pediatric emergency nursing

Clinical judgment

Rapid decision-making

Compassionate care

Education

Graduate of an accredited school of nursing (BSN preferred)

Tools

Electronic medical record

Basic Life Support (BLS)

Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS)

Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)

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. This teaching hospital integrates clinical care with existing providers, The George Washington University Hospital, and the Urgent Care Center in Ward 8, establishing a robust system of care for all District residents, particularly residents of Wards 7 and 8.

We are seeking an experienced Pediatric Emergency Registered Nurse (Full Time-Days). Our ideal candidate provides compassionate, high-quality emergency nursing care to infants, children, adolescents, and young adult patients in a fast-paced Pediatric Emergency Department setting. The Pediatric Emergency Registered Nurse is responsible for assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of patient care for urgent and emergent conditions. This role requires strong clinical judgment, rapid decision-making, and the ability to remain calm under pressure while delivering safe, family-centered care.

The Pediatric ED RN collaborates closely with physicians, advanced practice providers, respiratory therapists, and ancillary staff to ensure timely treatment, stabilization, and discharge or admission planning.

• Provide direct, age-appropriate nursing care to infants, children, adolescents, and pediatric patients in the emergency setting.
• Perform rapid assessments, triage patients, and prioritize care based on acuity level.
• Initiate emergency interventions for trauma, respiratory distress, seizures, dehydration, infections, and other urgent conditions.
• Administer medications, IV therapy, blood products, and treatments safely in accordance with provider orders.
• Monitor patient condition, vital signs, pain levels, and response to treatment; report changes promptly.
• Assist physicians and advanced practice providers with procedures such as splinting, suturing, sedation, and resuscitation.
• Educate patients and families regarding diagnoses, treatment plans, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation in the electronic medical record.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams including respiratory therapy, radiology, lab, case management, and security.
• Ensure a safe, clean, and child-friendly environment while supporting infection prevention standards.
• Participate in pediatric codes, trauma activations, and disaster/emergency preparedness events.
• Serve as an advocate for patients and families while delivering compassionate, family-centered care.
• Precept new staff and support quality improvement, patient safety, and departmental initiatives.

Qualifications

• DC RN License required.
• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing (BSN preferred).
• Minimum of 1–2 years of recent pedatric emergency nursing experience required.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required.
• Current Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification required.
• Current Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification required.

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!

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.