RN - SEASONAL/TEMP

Universal Hospital Services Inc.; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

The George Washington University Hospital is a 395-bed tertiary care academic medical center located in downtown Washington, DC. A Level I Trauma Center and Level III NICU serve diverse patient populations with advanced robotics and minimally invasive surgery.

The Float Pool RN role provides high-quality, evidence-based care across two units, with opportunities to collaborate with physicians, therapists, and nurses. ACLS/PALS and BLS certifications, along with an active RN license, are required.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited or NLN-approved RN program.
• ACLS or PALS (or obtained within six months of employment).
• BLS.
• Current state nursing license.
• One year full-time or three years part-time experience in acute care setting.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality, evidence-based nursing care across two designated units.
• Assess patient conditions and respond to emergencies.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to implement individualized care plans.
• Safely administer medications, titrate drips, and monitor patient responses per unit protocols.
• Maintain accurate electronic health records and ensure policy compliance.
• Educate patients and families about treatment plans and discharge instructions.
• Maintain competency in two acute areas and float as needed.

Skills

Acute care experience

RN critical thinking

Two-unit float adaptability

Effective communication

Education

NLN-approved RN program

RN license in state

BLS certification

ACLS or PALS certification

Job description

Responsibilities

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 healthcare, 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

Job Overview

The Float Pool RN is responsible for delivering high-quality, evidence-based nursing care across two of the three designated units based on their experience and hospital needs. This role requires adaptability, clinical expertise, and a strong ability to transition seamlessly between units.

Float Pool RNs are expected to assess patient conditions, respond to emergencies, collaborate with interdisciplinary teams, and ensure exceptional patient care in both of their assigned specialties.

Key Responsibilities

• Patient Care & Assessment: Conduct comprehensive assessments, monitor patient progress, and adjust care plans accordingly.
• Critical Thinking & Emergency Response: Identify changes in patient conditions quickly, intervene appropriately, and elevate care as needed.
• Collaboration & Teamwork: Work alongside physicians, respiratory therapists, and other healthcare professionals to develop and implement individualized patient care plans.
• Medication Administration & Monitoring: Safely administer medications, titrate drips, and assess patient responses in accordance with unit-specific protocols.
• Documentation & Compliance: Maintain accurate electronic health records while ensuring compliance with hospital policies and regulatory standards.
• Patient & Family Education: Provide patients and families with education on treatment plans, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
• Float Adaptability: Maintain competency in two acute areas and float as needed.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited or NLN-approved RN program.
• ACLS orPALS(or obtained within six months of employment)
• BLS
• Current state nursing license.
• one year full time or three years part time experience in acute care setting.
• Requirements specified for specialty unit

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 into an esteemed Fortune 500 corporation, annual revenues were $15.8 billion in 2024. UHS was again recognized as one of the World’s Most Admired Companies by Fortune; listed in Forbes ranking of America’s Largest Public Companies. Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, UHS has approximately 99,000 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 all over the U.S. States, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico and the United Kingdom. www.uhs.com

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