Registered Nurse (RN) ED Observation Short Stay

MedStar Health; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 57,000 - 92,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Nurse wellbeing resources

Health benefit plans

Paid time off

Flex scheduling

Retirement plans with match

Tuition assistance

Referral bonus up to $6,000

Relocation assistance

Free parking

Job summary

MedStar Health’s 1F unit in Washington, DC, seeks a Clinical Nurse to deliver skilled, compassionate care on a 13-bed short-stay/observation unit. You will assess patients, identify health concerns, and implement care plans within a high‑intensity interdisciplinary team.

Join a supportive environment focused on safe, patient-centered care and professional growth. Applicants must have an RN license for DC and BLS, with ADN/BSN/MSN or CNL.

Qualifications

• ADN/BSN/MSN or CNL from an accredited School of Nursing required.
• Prior Clinical Nursing Experience preferred.
• Active DC RN License and Basic Life Support for Healthcare providers required (AHA or American Red Cross).

Responsibilities

• Provide skilled, compassionate care to patients and families across routine to highly complex needs.
• Assess evolving patient conditions and develop appropriate care plans.
• Collaborate with the nursing team to coordinate interventions and discharge planning.

Skills

Interdisciplinary teamwork

Compassionate patient care

Nursing assessment

Care plan development

Education

ADN/BSN/MSN or CNL

Tools

BLS for Healthcare Providers

Job description

About the Job

Unit Highlights

Nurses on 1F care for short-term observation patients. Our 1F family delivers expert nursing care to patients and families who require short stay/observation. On this 13-bed unit we work closely as an interdisciplinary team to assess, treat, and discharge patients in a streamlined, efficient manner. 1F is a fast paced, high intensity unit where nurses can excel and grow. Come join our exceptional team!

We strive to provide safe, quality care by maintaining a patient-centered approach and leveraging multi-disciplinary collaboration.

Come join our team where we pride ourselves on teamwork, fun, and professional development!

Key Responsibilities

As a Clinical Nurse, you will provide skilled, compassionate care to patients and families across a spectrum of needs—from routine to highly complex. You will assess evolving patient conditions, identify actual and potential health concerns, and develop appropriate care plans. Interventions may be delivered directly or coordinated through collaboration with other members of the nursing team.

Nursing Benefits

• Nationally recognized nurse wellbeing resources
• Comprehensive health benefit plans
• Generous paid time off and flex scheduling options
• Retirement plans with match
• Tuition assistance to advance your education
• Systemwide referral bonus program—up to $6,000 for each RN and up to $4,000 for each LPN that joins MedStar Health
• Relocation assistance up to $5,000
• Free parking for associates

Qualifications

• ADN, BSN, MSN, or CNL from an accredited School of Nursing required.
• Prior Clinical Nursing Experience preferred.
• Active DC RN License and Basic Life Support for Healthcare providers required (AHA or American Red Cross).

This position has a hiring range of

USD $41.38 - USD $66.92 /Hr.