Registered Nurse (RN) Neuro Progressive Care Unit

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

Benefits offered by this job

Nurse wellbeing resources

Health benefits

Paid time off

Retirement plans

Tuition assistance

Referral bonus

Relocation assistance

Free parking

Job summary

MedStar Health – Washington Hospital Center is seeking a Clinical Nurse to provide skilled and compassionate care on 2E for Neuro-Surgical and ENT patients, including post-surgical and acute care needs. The role emphasizes assessment, planning, and coordination with the nursing team to support complex neurological and stroke-centered care.

You will work on a unit that handles TNK patients and has dedicated specialty training, with a competitive hourly wage and comprehensive benefits.

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 a spectrum of needs—from routine to highly complex.
• Assess evolving patient conditions, identify health concerns, and develop care plans.
• Interventions may be delivered directly or coordinated through collaboration with other members of the nursing team.

Skills

ADN/BSN/MSN/CNL training

Clinical nursing experience

BLS for Healthcare Providers

Education

Nursing degree

Job description

About the Job

Unit Highlights

Nurses on 2E provide care to our Neuro-Surgical and ENT patients, specializing in Laryngectomies. 2E offers nurses specialty training for managing both the Medical-Surgical and Intermediate Care patient populations. We are an integral part of the Comprehensive Stroke Center here at MWHC. We were the first hospital in D.C. to achieve designation as a Comprehensive Stroke center! Our unit proudly manages complex neurological patients and the Tenecteplase (TNK) patient population.

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.