Registered Nurse (RN) Surgical Transplant ICU

MedStar Health; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 58,000 - 96,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Culture

Career growth

Wellbeing

Reputation

Job summary

MedStar Georgetown University Hospital in Washington, DC invites you to join our Surgical Transplant ICU as a Clinical Nurse. This 24-bed unit cares for acute surgical patients across transplant, thoracic, vascular and other specialties, with state-of-the-art therapies and strong governance.

You will deliver proficient nursing care, monitor trends, and collaborate with a dedicated team of intensivists, pharmacists, and therapists to ensure excellent patient outcomes.

Qualifications

• ADN, BSN, MSN, or CNL from an accredited School of Nursing.
• Minimum of two years of critical care experience preferred.
• Active DC RN License and Basic Life Support (BLS) required.

Responsibilities

• Deliver proficient nursing care to acutely ill surgical patients in STICU.
• Monitor patient status, analyze trends, and plan interventions.
• Collaborate with physicians, nurses, and care teams to ensure outcomes.
• Support families and participate in governance and continuing education.

Skills

Critical care

Assessment skills

Team collaboration

Education

ADN/BSN/MSN/CNL

Job description

About the Job

Unit Highlights

Surgical Transplant ICU

The specialized 24-bed critical care unit is staffed by highly dedicated and experienced nurses and intensivists, complemented by skilled respiratory therapists, and other healthcare professionals trained to care for acutely ill surgical patients. Surgical specialties include transplant (liver, kidney, pancreas, and small bowel), thoracic surgery, plastic-reconstructive surgeries, vascular surgery, abdominal and ear, nose and throat surgery. The STICU is equipped to provide patients with state-of-the-art therapies at the bedside (continuous renal replacement), advanced hemodynamic monitoring, complex mechanical ventilation modes and medication infusions. The synergy between our professional expertise and our patient care model allows for clinical outcomes and results which are among the best in the nation. Unit leadership supports participation in shared governance, research, and continuing education as well as national specialty certification. The STICU is the proud recipient of the Gold Level Beacon Award for Nursing Excellence from the American Association of Critical Care Nurses (AACN).

Key Responsibilities

As a Clinical Nurse you will deliver proficient nursing care to patients and families whose needs range from uncomplicated to highly complex. You will identify current and potential complex problems of specific patient populations and critically analyzes trends and changes in patient status and plans appropriate interventions directly or indirectly through other nurses.

Why Join Our Teams:

Cutting-Edge Facilities: MedStar Georgetown is equipped with the latest state-of-the-art medical equipment, creating an environment that prioritizes excellence in patient care.

Learn and grow: Med Surg Nurses are highly skilled at identifying current and potential complex problems. Critically analyzing trends and changes in patient status and planning and implementing appropriate interventions either directly or in conjunction with the medical team. Keen assessment skills are essential in this role.

Convenient Amenities:With a three-level on-site parking structure and 6 acres of expansive green space, our facility offers accessibility and a serene environment for both patients and healthcare professionals.

At MedStar Georgetown University Hospital, we take pride in our commitment to providing world-class healthcare. Joining our team means becoming a part of a dynamic and collaborative environment dedicated to providing the highest level of care.

If you are passionate about contributing to patient well-being and advancing your career in a cutting-edge healthcare setting, we encourage you to explore this exciting opportunity with us.

What We Offer

• Culture-Collaborative, inclusive, diverse, and supportive work environment.
• Career growth-Career mentoring to help you pursue your passions and gain skills to enhance your value.
• Wellbeing-Competitive salary and Total Rewards benefits to help keep you happy and healthy.
• Reputation-Regional & National recognition, advanced technology, and leading medical innovations.

Qualifications

• ADN, BSN, MSN, or CNL from an accredited School of Nursing required.
• Minimum of two years of critical care experience preferred.
• Active DC RN License and Basic Life Support (BLS) for healthcare providers required.

This position has a hiring range of

USD $42.00 - USD $69.42 /Hr.