ED RN - Emergency Dept

Overview

The George Washington University Hospital’s Emergency Department (ED) provides comprehensive care for patients with acute medical conditions, trauma, and critical illnesses. As a Level I Trauma Center
, the ED is equipped to handle the most complex emergency cases, with highly specialized teams available 24/7.

• The ED is a 62-bed unit
  , including resuscitation rooms, fast-track areas, and spaces for trauma, cardiac emergencies, and stroke.
• Supported by state-of-the-art diagnostic and treatment facilities, with rapid access to radiology, laboratory, and surgical services.
• 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.

As a Registered Nurse 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.

• 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.

• 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

• BSN or currently enrolled
• DC RN License, or eligibility
• At least 2 years of emergency department RN
• Certification in BLS, ACLS, and PALS required
• Trauma Nursing Core Course (TNCC) certification within 1 year of hire
• Exceptional clinical skills and judgment
• Strong ability to work under pressure and react effectively in emergency situations
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

The George Washington University Hospital is a 395-bed tertiary care, academic medical center located in downtown Washington, DC. Featuring a Level I Trauma Center and a Level III NICU, GW Hospital offers clinical expertise in a variety of areas including cardiac, cancer, neurosciences, women’s health, and advanced surgery including robotic and minimally invasive surgery. The mission is to provide high-quality health care, advanced medical technology, and world-class service in an academic medical center dedicated to education and research.

For more information, visit  Physicians are independent practitioners who are not employees or agents of The George Washington University Hospital. The hospital shall not be liable for actions or treatments provided by physicians.

About Universal Health Services (UHS):
One of the nation’s largest providers of hospital and healthcare services, UHS operates acute care hospitals, behavioral health facilities, outpatient facilities and more, across the U.S. States, Washington, DC, Puerto Rico and the United Kingdom.

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 support recruitment, selection, placement, promotion and compensation 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.

Diversity and inclusion among our teammates are critical to our success.

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