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Registered Nurse (RN) 1C Acute Geriatric Medicine

MedStar Health

Washington, DC

$41.34–$66.93/hr

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RNGeriatricsAcute Care

Last seen active Aug 9, 2026

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Base pay: $41.34–$66.93/hr

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Our 1C Acute Geriatrics Medicine unit has 32 beds and provides care to adult geriatric patients with a variety of medical diagnoses. We are a Nurses Improving Care for Health System Elders (NICHE) certified unit, which is focused on the improved care for patients ages 65 and older through nurse-led, evidence-based principles, tools, and education. As a Clinical Nurse, you will provide skilled, compassionate care to patients and families across a spectrum of needs—from routine to highly complex. You will assess evolving patient conditions, identify actual and potential health concerns, and develop appropriate care plans. Interventions may be delivered directly or coordinated through collaboration with other members of the nursing team.

Requirements

ADN, BSN, MSN, or CNL from an accredited School of Nursing required
Prior Clinical Nursing Experience preferred
Active DC RN License required
Basic Life Support for Healthcare providers required (AHA or American Red Cross)

Benefits

Nationally recognized nurse wellbeing resources
Comprehensive health benefit plans
Generous paid time off and flex scheduling options
Retirement plans with match
Tuition assistance to advance your education
Systemwide referral bonus program—up to $6,000 for each RN and up to $4,000 for each LPN
Relocation assistance up to $5,000
Free parking for associates

About the employer

MedStar Health

Hospital

You’re weighing MedStar Health from Leonardtown, at the rural southern Maryland edge of a system that runs from Baltimore and DC outward—about 8,000 nurses across 10 hospitals, home health, and ambulatory sites. If you’re new, the Nurse Residency Program (October…

What reviewers appreciate

Nurse residency with clinical coach and dedicated educators
ADN-to-BSN tuition cost covered
Relocation bonus offered at hiring events

What reviewers flag

Work-life balance strained during peak workload and staffing crunches
Some nurses report poor orientation experiences
Senior management scores lag other Glassdoor categories

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