Registered Nurse (RN), Days, MICU

Page Mechanical Group, Inc.; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 49,318 - 82,504; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Work-life balance

Recognition and rewards for professional expertise

Health, disability, and retirement plans

HRSA loan forgiveness

Job summary

Howard University Hospital in Washington DC is looking for a full-time Registered Nurse for the MICU. This role involves providing high-quality, patient-centered nursing care during three 12-hour shifts weekly, with a focus on collaboration and critical thinking. Candidates must have an Associate’s Degree, a current DC RN license, and at least 18 months of acute care experience. The position offers competitive benefits including loan forgiveness options and a strong commitment to work-life balance.

Qualifications

• Current license to practice as a Registered Nurse in the District of Columbia.
• Maintains American Heart Association Basic Life Support and Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support certifications.
• At least 18 months of clinical experience in acute care nursing.

Responsibilities

• Provide patient-centered nursing care in the MICU.
• Administer medication and provide treatment as directed.
• Collaborate with healthcare team members for optimal patient outcomes.

Skills

Clinical skills

Bedside manner

Infection control

Critical thinking

Verbal communication

Health promotion

Education

Associate’s Degree

Bachelor of Science in Nursing

Job description

With over 150 years of caring for our community and each other in the Washington DC area, Howard University Hospital has a world‑renowned reputation for high‑quality, patient‑centric care. Howard University Hospital is the nation’s only teaching hospital located on the campus of a Historically Black University and has created a superior learning environment, with groundbreaking research and positive patient outcomes.

Howard University Hospital seeks to hire a Registered Nurse for the MICU who will embrace our rich and historic tradition of excellence. If you want to make a difference in someone’s life every day, consider a position with a team of professionals who are doing just that, making a difference.

This position is full time, three 12‑hour shifts per week on days 7:30 am‑8:00 pm; every other weekend rotating.

Pay Range: $35.80‑$59.89 (actual offer rates are based upon the applicant’s relevant job experience and the requirements of the position)

Registered Nurse

• Demonstrates competency in clinical skills, bedside manner, infection control, physiological knowledge, administering medication, medical teamwork, multi‑tasking, listening, verbal communication, health promotion, and maintenance.
• Ability to apply critical thinking skills. Demonstrates willingness to learn. Knowledge of professional nursing and biopsychosocial principles, theories, concepts, and their adaptation to nursing practice.
• Knowledge of pharmacology of various drugs and their therapeutic and adverse actions and complications. Competence in both oral and written English.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective and harmonious work relationships with staff, physicians, hospital and university officials, and the general public.

Qualifications

• Associate’s Degree required.
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing preferred.
• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
• Current license to practice as a Registered Nurse in the District of Columbia.
• Maintains active American Heart Association Basic Life Support certification, Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support.
• At least 18 months of clinical experience in acute care nursing.

Benefits

• Work‑life balance.
• Recognition and rewards for professional expertise.
• Competitive, comprehensive benefit plans offered (including health, disability, vacation, and sick leave and 403B retirement plan).
• HRSA loan forgiveness available.

COVID-19 Vaccination

Howard University Hospital requires all external applicants to be fully vaccinated for COVID‑19 before commencing employment. External applicants may be required to furnish proof of vaccination and, if offered, may elect to be vaccinated at a designated Howard University Hospital location.