Emergency Room Registered Nurse
The George Washington University Hospital
Washington, District of Columbia
Posted Oct 23
- License
- RN license DC RN license (or able to obtain) (Required)DC RN license (or able to obtain)
- Term
- Permanent
Do you qualify?
- License
- DC RN license (or able to obtain) DC RN license (or able to obtain) (Required)
- Certification
- BLS, ACLS, PALS BLS, ACLS, PALS (Required)
- Experience
- Emergency medicine: 1 year Emergency medicine: 1 year (Required)
Preferred
- Education
- Bachelor's Bachelor's (Preferred)
What it pays
- Against similar roles
- Pays above most Washington staff RN rolesWashington staff RN postings that state pay run $39/hr to $51/hr, the middle half $41/hr to $44/hr, across 66 postings.
The workplace
The George Washington University Hospital (GW Hospital) is a 395-bed academic medical center located in downtown Washington, DC, operated by Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS) in partnership with the George Washington University School of Medicine and Health Sciences. Since opening…
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ER Registered Nurse (RN)
7am-7:30pm and 7pm-7:30am Shifts Available
About GW Hospital’s Emergency Department
The George Washington University Hospital’s Emergency Department (ED) provides comprehensive care for patients experiencing acute medical conditions, trauma, and critical illnesses. As a Level I Trauma Center , the ED at GW Hospital is equipped to handle the most complex emergency cases, with highly specialized teams available 24/7.
- The Emergency Department is a 62-bed unit , including resuscitation rooms, fast-track areas, and specialized spaces for trauma, cardiac emergencies, and stroke.
- Our ED is supported by state-of-the-art diagnostic and treatment facilities, with rapid access to radiology, laboratory, and surgical services.
- The ED is staffed by board-certified emergency physicians, nurse practitioners, and a highly skilled team of emergency-trained nurses.
Our focus is on delivering immediate, patient-centered care while maintaining close collaboration with other specialties to ensure seamless patient transitions and long-term outcomes.
Job
Summary
As a Registered Nurse (RN) in our Level I Trauma Center's Emergency Department, you will be at the forefront of providing critical care to patients with a variety of urgent and life-threatening medical conditions. Our Emergency Department is known for its fast-paced environment and its commitment to excellence in patient care, teaching, and research. You will work alongside a dedicated team of medical professionals to deliver high-quality care and support to patients and their families during critical times.
Responsibilities-Registered Nurse (RN)
- Provide comprehensive nursing care to patients in a dynamic, challenging emergency department setting.
- Perform assessments, develop treatment plans, and implement care for patients across a wide range of conditions.
- Administer medications, perform procedures, and monitor patient responses to treatments.
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary team members to optimize patient outcomes.
- Educate patients and their families on health conditions, treatment plans, and preventive care.
- Participate in departmental quality improvement initiatives and research opportunities.
Main Benefits -George Washington University Hospital offers comprehensive benefits for the Registered Nurse (RN) position, such as:
- Challenging and rewarding work environment
- Growth and Development Opportunities within UHS and its Subsidiaries
- Competitive Compensation
- Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision, and Prescription Drug Plan
- 401k plan with company match
- Part and Full time employees can participate in discounted parking available in several GWU campus lots, and SmarTrip, which offers pre-tax deductions for Metro transit and parking
More information is available on our Benefits Guest Website: benefits.uhsguest.com
What do our current nurses value at UHS?
An environment that puts patient care first. One of the most rewarding aspects of working as a Registered Nurse (RN) is providing excellent care, comfort, and security to the patients and families you treat, at their most vulnerable times. Having the opportunity to grow, learn, and advance in your career. There are very robust continuing education options and opportunities for leadership development as a Registered Nurse (RN) with UHS. Supportive and responsive leadership. Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.
About Universal Health Services
Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, Universal Health Services, Inc. (NYSE: UHS) is one of the nation’s largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services. Since our founding in 1979, UHS has grown steadily into a premier Fortune 500® corporation perennially recognized by multiple esteemed national rating entities. Through its subsidiaries, UHS operates inpatient acute care facilities, inpatient behavioral health facilities, outpatient and other facilities, nationwide virtual behavioral health services, an insurance offering, a physician network and various related services with physical locations in the U. S., Puerto Rico, Ireland and United Kingdom. www.uhs.com.
Pay: $42.42 - $56.24 per hour Expected hours: 36.0 per week
Benefits
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Professional development assistance
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Education
- Bachelor's (Preferred)
Experience
- Emergency medicine: 1 year (Required)
License/
Certification
- DC RN license (or able to obtain) (Required)
- BLS, ACLS, PALS (Required)
Work Location: In person
What's around it?
Washington, DCFrom Census ACS 2024.
Living costs about 9% above the US average
- Median rent
- $1,954/mo
- Household income
- $109,870/yr, all local households, not nurse pay