Registered Nurse (RN) Mother Baby Unit

MedStar Health’s Washington Hospital Center; Washington (District of Columbia); Hybrid; USD 58,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible PRN Scheduling

Nurse wellbeing resources

Retirement plans

Systemwide referral bonus program

Relocation assistance

Free parking

Job summary

MedStar Georgetown University Hospital is seeking a Clinical Nurse for the Postpartum Mother/Baby Couplet Unit. You will deliver skilled, compassionate care, assess evolving patient conditions, and collaborate with the nursing team to develop and implement care plans for routine to complex cases.

The role offers benefits such as relocation assistance, PRN scheduling flexibility, retirement plans, and a systemwide referral program, with parking provided for associates.

Qualifications

• ADN, BSN, MSN, or CNL from an accredited School of Nursing is required (BSN preferred).
• Two years of hospital-based Mother/Baby RN experience required; high-risk experience preferred.
• Active DC RN License and BLS for healthcare providers required.

Responsibilities

• As a Clinical Nurse on the Postpartum Mother/Baby Couplet Unit, provide skilled, compassionate care across routine to complex needs; assess conditions and develop care plans; interventions may be delivered directly or coordinated with the nursing team.

Education

ADN, BSN, MSN, or CNL from an accredited School of Nursing

BSN preferred

Job description

About the Job

Join the nationally recognized Mother/Baby Nursing team at MedStar Georgetown University Hospital.

The Perinatal Department at MedStar Georgetown University Hospital consists of a Labor & Delivery/Inpatient Antepartum Suite along with a Mother-Baby Couplet Postpartum Unit. Perinatal nurses assess the mother and neonate in a family-centered, holistic environment that supports the new family during this time of changing needs. MedStar Georgetown is a regional referral center for high-risk mothers and infants, and enjoys a supportive and cooperative relationship with our outstanding Level IV NICU to provide excellent continuity of care for these families. Perinatal nurses collaborate with parenting services, antepartum/postpartum patient educators and lactation specialists to provide comprehensive patient and family education. Our diverse patient population includes both medically complex and uncomplicated patients. Perinatal nurses enjoy participating in collaborative governance at the unit and hospital level and are encouraged to attend a wide variety of educational opportunities, including AWHONN regional and national conferences.

MedStar Georgetown University Hospital has been named one of the Best Maternity Hospitals in 2025 by Newsweek magazine and Statista Inc., a world-leading statistics portal and industry ranking provider. MedStar Georgetown is among an elite group of hospitals from across the country and the only hospital in the District of Columbia to meet this standard of excellence and earn this recognition. This is the third time in recent years that MedStar Georgetown has been recognized with this distinction.

Key Responsibilities

As a Clinical Nurse on the Postpartum Mother/Baby Couplet Unit, 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

• Flexible PRN Scheduling
• Nationally recognized nurse wellbeing resources
• Retirement plans
• 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. BSN preferred.
• At least two years of recent, hospital-based Mother/Baby Clinical Nursing (RN) Experience required. High risk 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 $42.00 - USD $69.42 /Hr.