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Registered Nurse - Medical Surgical

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Washington, District of Columbia

You'll give direct nursing care to adult medical-surgical, neuro and ortho patients.

Posted Sep 3 · Applications close Sep 3, 2027 · 2 years of experience

Pay
Not posted
Shift and hours
Days We are seeking an experienced Medical Surgical Registered Nurse (PRN-Days)
Unit and setting
Medical Surgical/Neuro/Ortho · Hospital provides direct and individualized nursing care to adult patients with medical-surgical, neurological, and orthopedic conditions.adult medical-surgical, neuro and ortho patients
License
RN licenseValid DC RN license
Term
Per Diem We are seeking an experienced Medical Surgical Registered Nurse (PRN-Days)PRN

Do you qualify?

License
Valid DC RN license Valid DC RN license. Check your license
Certification
BLS Current Basic Life Support (BLS) and strongly preferred Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certifications.
Experience
2 years of acute care experience 2 years of acute care experience required.
Also asks
Two years minimum employment history Demonstrate a proven track record of commitment, with the ability to sustain employment for a minimum of two years.

Preferred

Certification
ACLS
Education
BSN Bachelor's degree in Nursing (BSN) preferred.

What it pays

Benefits

  • BenefitsChallenging and rewarding work environmentChallenging and rewarding work environment
  • BenefitsGenerous paid time offCompetitive Compensation & Generous Paid Time Off
  • BenefitsMedical, dental, vision and prescription drug plansExcellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plans
  • Benefits401(k) with company match and discounted stock plan401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan
  • BenefitsSoFi student loan refinancing programSoFi Student Loan Refinancing Program
  • BenefitsCareer development opportunities within UHS and its 300+ subsidiariesCareer development opportunities within UHS and its 300+ Subsidiaries!
  • Competitive Compensation & Generous Paid Time Off
  • Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plans

The role and schedule

Day to day
telemetry and neuro monitoring Monitor and interpret patient conditions, vital signs, telemetry, neurological status, pain levels, and post-operative recovery progress.
Day to day
IV medications and blood products Administer medications, IV therapies, blood products, and treatments in accordance with physician orders and hospital policies.
Day to day
neuro assessments and escalating changes Perform neuro assessments and promptly recognize and escalate changes in patient condition.
Day to day
rapid response and acuity changes Respond effectively to emergencies, rapid response situations, and changes in patient acuity.
Day to day
patient and family teaching Educate patients and families regarding diagnoses, medications, discharge instructions, rehabilitation, and recovery expectations.
Day to day
delegating care to nursing support staff Delegate appropriate patient care tasks to nursing support staff while maintaining accountability for patient outcomes.
Charting
EMR (electronic medical record) Maintain accurate and timely documentation within the electronic medical record (EMR).
Hours stated
PRN-Days
Details
136-bed hospital, expandable to 184 beds This full-service hospital includes 136 beds (with the ability to expand to 184 beds)
Details
Verified trauma center a verified trauma center

The workplace

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UHS
Health system employer
Parking
500-car garage a 500-car garage

Your fit

Questions to ask

  • Can you walk me through base pay range and differentials?
  • What should I expect for weekly hours, weekend, holiday, call, and rotation?
  • What orientation, preceptor time, and ongoing unit support are included?
  • How are patient load and floating handled day to day?
Build questions for this role

On your path

Med surg A broad first base while you learn which path pulls harder.

Original listing

Posted on UHS’ careers page.

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Responsibilities

Cedar Hill Regional Medical Center

Cedar Hill Regional Medical Center GW Health is the first new full-service hospital in Washington, DC in more than 20 years, integrating clinical care with existing community providers, Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHC’s), The George Washington University Hospital, and our Urgent Care Center in Ward 8. This integrated delivery system is a robust network of care for all District residents, but more importantly, it ensures that residents of Wards 7 and 8 have access to high quality care in their community.

This full-service hospital includes 136 beds (with the ability to expand to 184 beds), a verified trauma center, adult and pediatric emergency departments, maternal health and newborn delivery, an ambulatory pavilion for clinic visits and other outpatient services, a 500-car garage, and a helipad for emergency transport.

We are seeking an experienced Medical Surgical Registered Nurse (PRN-Days)

The Medical Surgical/Neuro/Ortho Registered Nurse (RN) provides direct and individualized nursing care to adult patients with medical-surgical, neurological, and orthopedic conditions. The RN utilizes the nursing process to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate patient care while collaborating with interdisciplinary teams to promote optimal patient outcomes, patient safety, and exceptional patient experience. This role requires strong clinical judgment, excellent communication skills, and the ability to manage a diverse patient population in a fast-paced acute care environment.

Job Duties & Responsibilities

  • Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate nursing care for patients with medical, neurological, and orthopedic diagnoses.
  • Monitor and interpret patient conditions, vital signs, telemetry, neurological status, pain levels, and post-operative recovery progress.
  • Administer medications, IV therapies, blood products, and treatments in accordance with physician orders and hospital policies.
  • Provide care for post-surgical orthopedic and neurological patients, including joint replacements, spinal surgeries, fractures, stroke, and other acute conditions.
  • Perform neuro assessments and promptly recognize and escalate changes in patient condition.
  • Collaborate with physicians, therapists, case managers, and ancillary staff to coordinate comprehensive patient care plans.
  • Educate patients and families regarding diagnoses, medications, discharge instructions, rehabilitation, and recovery expectations.
  • Maintain accurate and timely documentation within the electronic medical record (EMR).
  • Promote patient safety initiatives, infection prevention standards, fall precautions, and quality improvement efforts.
  • Respond effectively to emergencies, rapid response situations, and changes in patient acuity.
  • Delegate appropriate patient care tasks to nursing support staff while maintaining accountability for patient outcomes.
  • Participate in interdisciplinary rounds, staff meetings, and ongoing professional development activities.
  • Support organizational goals, regulatory compliance, and patient-centered care initiatives.

To learn more visit https://cedarhillregional.com or https://jobs.uhsinc.com/cedar-hill-regional-medical-center .

As a Cedar Hill Regional Medical Center employee you will be part of an exceptional team with the following benefit offerings:

  • 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
  • Career development opportunities within UHS and its 300+ Subsidiaries!

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

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 $14.3 billion in 2023. During the year, UHS was again recognized as one of the World’s Most Admired Companies by Fortune; and listed in Forbes ranking of America’s Largest Public Companies.

Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, UHS has approximately 96,700 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.

Qualifications

Education

  • Valid DC RN license.
  • Bachelor's degree in Nursing (BSN) preferred.
  • 2 years of acute care experience required.
  • Current Basic Life Support (BLS) and strongly preferred Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certifications.

Skills

  • Strong clinical assessment and critical thinking skills.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Ability to remain calm and focused during high-pressure situations.
  • Commitment to upholding the highest standards of patient care and safety.
  • Demonstrate a proven track record of commitment, with the ability to sustain employment for a minimum of two years. This requirement underscores our dedication to fostering long-term relationships with our team members and ensuring stability within our organization.

EEO Statement

All UHS subsidiaries are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates. UHS subsidiaries are equal opportunity employers and as such, openly support and fully commit to recruitment, selection, placement, promotion and compensation of individuals without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), genetic information, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

We believe that diversity and inclusion among our teammates is critical to our success.

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At UHS and all our subsidiaries, our Human Resources departments and recruiters are here to help prospective candidates by matching skill set and experience with the best possible career path at UHS and our subsidiaries. During the recruitment process, no recruiter or employee will request financial or personal information (e.g., Social Security Number, credit card or bank information, etc.) from you via email. Our recruiters will not email you from a public webmail client like Hotmail, Gmail, Yahoo Mail, etc.

If you suspect a fraudulent job posting or job-related email mentioning UHS or its subsidiaries, we encourage you to report such concerns to appropriate law enforcement. We encourage you to refer to legitimate UHS and UHS subsidiary career websites to verify job opportunities and not rely on unsolicited calls from recruiters.

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Living costs about 9% above the US average

Median rent
$1,954/mo
Household income
$109,870/yr, all local households, not nurse pay

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