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Children's National

Hospital · Washington, DC

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Children's National workplace

On the floor

What the day-to-day looks like

Setting
Hospital
Shifts hiring now
Days 5 · Nights 3 · Rotating 2

The city

Living in Washington, DC

Washington, DC blends monumental grandeur with livable neighborhood charm. From the historic rowhouses of Capitol Hill to the wooded trails of Rock Creek Park, the nation's capital offers renowned hospital systems, free Smithsonian museums, and Metro access that connects the city to surrounding suburbs.

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Metro price level · Washington area
9% above the national average
BEA index 108.9 (100 = national)
Median gross rent
$1,954/mo
rent and tenant-paid utilities
Median household income
$109,870/yr
all local households, not nurse pay

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Who they are

Children's National is a pediatric healthcare facility located in Washington, DC.

  • Hospital · Washington
  • Hiring days & nights & rotating
  • Sign-on bonus · 7 roles
More about Children's National

The job descriptions indicate a structured, safety-focused environment where support staff are expected to remain with patients continuously, engage them in age-appropriate activities, and assist with basic care tasks such as linen changes and room maintenance. The available job descriptions are for support roles rather than nursing positions specifically, but they reveal an organizational culture that prioritizes pediatric patient safety through detailed protocols, direct observation, and team-based care. The roles require BLS certification and prefer knowledge of child development, suggesting the organization values foundational pediatric competencies across care team roles. The job descriptions emphasize constant patient supervision, quick intervention for safety, and coordination with nursing staff for all patient care activities.

Working here

Culture and working life

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What to consider

The good

  • Strong emphasis on patient safety with detailed, structured protocols
  • Pediatric specialty care environment with focus on age-appropriate therapeutic engagement
  • Collaborative team-based model with direct coordination between support staff and bedside RNs
  • Clear accountability frameworks and defined expectations for patient supervision
  • Focus on positive behavioral reinforcement and developmentally appropriate patient interaction

The hard parts

  • Roles demand constant patient vigilance with no unsupervised patient time, which may be physically and mentally demanding
  • Support staff may face stressful situations requiring quick de-escalation and intervention to prevent patient self-harm
  • Job descriptions suggest a highly structured environment with limited autonomy for support roles

The reality check

Before you decide

Quick facts

Relationship
Direct employer
Roles last seen active
Jun 19, 2026
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The units

Units hiring now

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Open roles

Current openings at Children's National

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Unit Support Associate - CICU

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Washington

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  • RN/LPN
  • Floating required
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  • RN
  • Rotating shift
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Acute Care Float Pool RNII Part time

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Washington

  • RN
  • ADN accepted
  • Floating required
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  • Sign-on bonus
  • RN
  • ADN accepted
  • Magnet-designated hospital
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  • RN
  • ADN accepted
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  • RN
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  • Floating required
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RN Clinical Coordinator - Orthopedic Surgery

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Washington, DC

  • Magnet-designated
  • RN
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  • Magnet-designated
  • RN
  • ADN accepted
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Chemotherapy Infusion Nurse - Outpatient

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Rockville, MD

  • RN
  • ADN accepted
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RN Case Manager Hybrid I/II

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Washington

  • RN
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  • Day shift
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Shift Coordinator - Hematology/Oncology Care Unit

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Washington, DC

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  • Sign-on bonus
  • RN
  • Rotating shift
  • Magnet-designated hospital
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Critical Care Float Pool RNII Part time

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Washington, DC

  • Magnet-designated
  • RN
  • ADN accepted
  • Floating required
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  • Magnet-designated
  • RN
  • Day shift
  • ADN accepted
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  • Sign-on bonus
  • RN
  • Night shift
  • Magnet-designated hospital
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Nurse Navigator - Cardiology

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Washington, DC

  • RN
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  • Magnet-designated
  • RN
  • Day shift
  • ADN accepted
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  • Sign-on bonus
  • RN
  • Day shift
  • ADN accepted
  • Magnet-designated hospital
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  • Sign-on bonus
  • RN
  • Magnet-designated hospital
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  • RN
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  • Sign-on bonus
  • RN
  • ADN accepted
  • Magnet-designated hospital
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  • RN/LPN
  • Floating required
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  • RN
  • Night shift
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  • RN/LPN
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OR RN Clinical Coordinator - Neurosurgery

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Washington, DC

  • Magnet-designated
  • RN
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PACU Registered Nurse 7p-7a

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Washington, DC

  • Magnet-designated
  • RN
  • Night shift
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  • RN
  • Floating required
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Registered Nurse II - Specialty Infusion

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Washington, DC

  • Magnet-designated
  • RN
  • ADN accepted
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Critical Care Transport Nurse Lead

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Washington, DC

  • RN
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RN Case Manager II

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Washington

  • RN
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Radiology Registered Nurse Part-Time

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Washington, DC

  • Magnet-designated
  • RN
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  • RN
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  • Magnet-designated
  • RN
  • Day shift
  • ADN accepted
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  • Sign-on bonus
  • RN
  • ADN accepted
  • Magnet-designated hospital
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