Registered Nurse Intensive Care Un Washington, DC, 20019

Registered Nurse Intensive Care Un

Full Time • Washington, DC, 20019
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Benefits:
  • 401(k)
  • Competitive salary
  • Employee discounts
Registered Nurse (RN) – Intensive Care Unit (ICU) | 3x12s Night Shift

Location: Washington, DC
Schedule: 3x12-hour night shifts
Contract Type: Contract
Pay Rate: $58/hour

Position Summary

We are seeking an experienced and dedicated Intensive Care Unit (ICU) Registered Nurse (RN) for a contract opportunity in Washington, DC. The ideal candidate will provide expert, compassionate care to critically ill patients in a fast-paced, high-acuity environment.

The ICU is a multidisciplinary unit providing care for neurological, neurosurgical, medical, surgical, pulmonary, cardiology, cardiothoracic, and trauma patients. Nurses in this unit must be confident in using advanced technology and critical-thinking skills to manage complex patient conditions.

Responsibilities

  • Deliver safe, evidence-based, and patient-centered care to critically ill patients.

  • Monitor, assess, and interpret hemodynamic and cardiac parameters using advanced equipment.

  • Manage life-sustaining therapies such as ventilators, ECMO, IABP, CRRT, and cardiac support devices (Impella, tandem heart).

  • Administer and titrate critical care medications, including vasoactive drips.

  • Collaborate with physicians, respiratory therapists, and multidisciplinary care teams to optimize outcomes.

  • Document patient assessments, interventions, and responses accurately in Cerner EMR.

  • Support patients’ families through clear communication and compassionate care.

Unit Technology Includes:

Ventilators, ventriculostomies, cardiac monitors, pulmonary artery catheters, arterial lines, central lines, PICC lines, IABP, ECMO/tandem heart, Impella devices, BIS monitors, continuous pulse oximetry, CRRT, gastric tubes, and intravenous infusion pumps.

Qualifications

  • Required Certifications:

    • Basic Life Support (BLS)

    • Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS)

    • National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale (NIHSS)

  • Licensure:

    • Current, active Registered Nurse (RN) license in Washington, DC

  • Experience:

    • Minimum 3 years of recent ICU experience required

    • Cerner EMR experience required

  • Education:

    • Graduate of an accredited or NLN-approved RN programRequired

    • BSNHighly desired

Contract Details

  • Location: Washington, DC

  • Unit: Intensive Care Unit (ICU)

  • Schedule: 3x12-hour night shifts

  • Pay Rate: $58/hour

  • Contract Type: Contract

Apply Today
Join a world-class ICU team and make an impact by providing lifesaving care to patients with the most complex medical needs. Bring your critical care expertise to a collaborative, high-performing environment dedicated to excellence.
Compensation: $58.00 per hour




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