Registered Nurse (RN), Days, MICU

Howard University Hospital; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 51,425 - 86,003; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Work-life balance

Comprehensive benefits including health and retirement

HRSA loan forgiveness options

Job summary

Howard University Hospital in Washington, DC is seeking a dedicated Registered Nurse for the MICU. This full-time position requires three 12-hour shifts weekly, focusing on providing high-quality patient care.

Candidates must hold an Associate's Degree, possess a DC nursing license, and have at least 18 months of clinical experience. The hospital offers competitive compensation and a supportive environment, emphasizing a culture of care and inclusivity.

Qualifications

• Current Registered Nurse license in DC required.
• 18 months of clinical experience in acute care nursing required.
• AHA Basic Life Support and Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support certifications needed.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrates competency in clinical skills and bedside manner.
• Establishes and maintains effective working relationships.
• Applies critical thinking skills in nursing practice.

Skills

Clinical skills

Critical thinking

Infection control

Pharmacology knowledge

Communication

Education

Associate's Degree

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (preferred)

Accredited nursing school graduate

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.

Responsibilities

• 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 and Compensation

• 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

Base pay range: $37.33–$62.43/hr, commensurate with experience and qualifications per the DCNA wage scale. Effective July 1, 2026, the base range will increase to $37.89–$63.36/hr per the updated collective bargaining agreement.

A unit premium applies to all hours worked in this unit.

Additional compensation may include a night shift differential for qualifying evening/night shifts and a weekend differential for qualifying weekend shifts.

CULTURE OF CARE

Howard University Hospital supports a Just Culture that promotes accountability, learning, and patient safety.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Howard University Hospital is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and applicants and do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other status protected by applicable law.

REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION

Howard University Hospital is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and applicable state and local laws. If you require an accommodation during the application or interview process, please contact the Human Resources Department at [e-mail].

PAY TRANSPARENCY

Salary ranges listed in job postings reflect the expected compensation range for the position and are provided in accordance with applicable pay transparency laws. Final compensation is determined based on experience, education, internal equity, and other relevant factors.

DISCLAIMER

The above statements describe the general nature and level of work performed. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, or qualifications associated with the position.