RN - ICU (Full-Time / Night)

Universal Health Services, Inc.; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

401(k) with company match

SoFi student loan refinancing program

Tuition savings

Career development opportunities

Job summary

The George Washington University Hospital, part of Universal Health Services, invites experienced ICU nurses to join a diverse, high-acuity critical care team.

Join a leading academic medical center offering opportunities across MICU, SICU, TICU, Neuro ICU and CVICU with a strong commitment to education and patient outcomes.

Qualifications

• BSN required or currently enrolled.
• DC RN license or eligibility.
• 2 years full-time (or 4 years part-time) ICU experience.
• BLS and ACLS required.
• Commitment to “Every Moment Matters”.
• Dedication to the surrounding community.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality, patient-centered care across a range of critical care populations.
• Utilize advanced technology to monitor and manage critically ill patients.
• Work within interdisciplinary teams to optimize patient outcomes.
• Apply strong clinical judgment in complex, fast-paced situations.
• Support patients and families throughout the ICU experience.
• Maintain accurate and thorough patient records.
• Provide education on conditions, treatments, and recovery.
• Participate in initiatives to enhance ICU care delivery.

Skills

ICU experience

Team collaboration

Education

BSN or enrolled

DC RN license or eligibility

Tools

BLS

ACLS

Job description

Responsibilities

ICU Overview

The George Washington University Hospital offers a diverse and highly specialized critical care environment across multiple ICU service lines. Our ICUs provide care for a broad spectrum of critically ill patients, including medical, surgical, trauma, neurological, and cardiovascular populations. Nurses have the opportunity to work with cutting‑edge technology, advanced therapies, and leading physicians in a collaborative academic setting.

GW Hospital ICU Summary

• Medical ICU (MICU) – Complex medical critical care patients
• Surgical ICU (SICU) – Post‑operative and surgical specialties
• Trauma ICU (TICU) – High‑acuity trauma patients
• Neuro ICU – Neurological and neurosurgical care
• Cardiovascular ICU (CVICU) – Advanced cardiac and ECMO care

Job Summary

Are you an experienced Intensive Care Unit (ICU) Registered Nurse looking to take your career to the next level? The George Washington University Hospital is seeking skilled and adaptable ICU nurses to join our dynamic critical care team across multiple specialties. This role offers the opportunity to work in a variety of high-acuity environments within a leading academic medical center.

Responsibilities

Patient Care: Deliver high-quality, patient-centered care across a range of critical care populations.

Monitoring: Utilize advanced technology to monitor and manage critically ill patients.

Collaboration: Work within interdisciplinary teams to optimize patient outcomes.

Critical Thinking: Apply strong clinical judgment in complex, fast‑paced situations.

Advocacy: Support patients and families throughout the ICU experience.

Documentation: Maintain accurate and thorough patient records.

Education: Provide education on conditions, treatments, and recovery.

Quality Improvement: Participate in initiatives to enhance ICU care delivery.

Qualifications

• BSN required or currently enrolled
• DC RN license or eligibility
• 2 years full-time (or 4 years part-time) ICU experience
• BLS and ACLS required
• Commitment to “Every Moment Matters”
• Dedication to the surrounding community

Benefit & Rewards Highlights

• Challenging and rewarding work environment
• Competitive Compensation & Generous Paid Time Off
• Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision, and Prescription Drug Plans
• 401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan
• SoFi Student Loan Refinancing Program
• Tuition savings to continue your nursing education with Chamberlain University
• Career development opportunities within UHS and its 300+ Subsidiaries!

More information is available on our Benefits Guest Website: benefits.uhsguest.com

About GW Hospital

The George Washington University Hospital is a 395-bed tertiary care, academic medical center located in downtown Washington, DC. Featuring a Level I Trauma Center and a Level III NICU, GW Hospital offers clinical expertise in a variety of areas including cardiac, cancer, neurosciences, women’s health, and advanced surgery including robotic and minimally invasive surgery. The mission of GW Hospital is to provide the highest quality health care, advanced medical technology and world-class service to its patients in an academic medical center dedicated to education and research. For more information, visit gwhospital.com. Physicians are independent practitioners who are not employees or agents of The George Washington University Hospital. The hospital shall not be liable for actions or treatments provided by physicians.

About Universal Health Services

One of the nation's largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services, Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS), has built an impressive record of achievement and performance. Growing steadily since its inception as an esteemed Fortune 500® corporation, the company reported annual revenues of $17.4 billion in 2025. In 2026, UHS was again recognized as one of Fortune's World's Most Admired Companies™, and in 2025, was listed in Forbes ' ranking of America's largest public companies.Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, UHS has approximately 101,500 employees and continues to grow through its subsidiaries. Operating acute care hospitals, behavioral health facilities, outpatient facilities, and ambulatory care access points, an insurance offering, a physician network, and various related services located in 40 U.S. states, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico, and the United Kingdom. For additional information, visit www.uhs.com.From Fortune, ©2025, 2026 Fortune Media IP Limited. All rights reserved. Used under license.

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