Registered Nurse I (New Graduate Nurse) 7East Medical Care Unit March 2027 start

Children's National Hospital

15d • $39 - $40 • Onsite

About The Position

The Registered Nurse I is a new graduate nurse position on the 7East Medical Care Unit, with a March 2027 start. The role is based at Children’s National Hospital in Washington, D.C., and provides nursing care in a 50-bed pediatric medical unit serving patients from newborn age through adolescence. The unit cares for patients with diabetes, metabolic and gastrointestinal conditions, pulmonary illnesses, and other general medical disorders in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.

Nursing practice follows the legal scope of practice, applicable nursing standards, Children’s National policies and procedures, and relevant laws and regulations. Registered nurses are accountable for their own practice and contribute to community health and well-being.

New graduate nurses participate in a 12-month Pediatric Nurse Residency Program, also called the Transition to Practice Program (TPP). The program supports the transition to professional nursing practice through clinical staff, nurse educators, and program facilitators. It includes Human Resources orientation, unit-based orientation, and acute and critical care tracks. The acute care curriculum includes residents from inpatient acute care, radiology, psychiatry, and peri-operative services, with professional development intended to support the program’s goals.

The position is full-time, benefit-eligible, with day/night rotation and work every other weekend and holidays. The posted pay range is $39.20–$39.70; the final rate depends on factors including market conditions, organizational needs, experience, education, skills, and qualifications.

Requirements

• Associate’s degree in nursing (ASN) required.
• Zero years of work experience required.
• Registered Nurse licensure in the District of Columbia, Maryland, or Virginia, depending on practice location, required.
• Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certification required.
• Successfully complete hospital and nursing orientation at Children’s National.
• Identify resources and know when to ask for assistance.
• Demonstrate leadership and management skills.
• Identify self-learning needs and seek resources to address them.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to Magnet redesignation through timely annual completion of a professional profile and participation in relevant councils, committees, task forces, and/or community outreach.
• Demonstrate critical thinking through successful completion of a change project.
• Recognize when patient care issues need escalation and use the chain of command.
• Use the identified process to ensure accurate handoffs.
• Work cohesively with ancillary staff to meet patient care needs.
• Cooperate in implementing change and support management decisions.
• Complete mandatory education and regulatory requirements and participate in activities that enhance nursing practice.
• Participate in performance appraisal and peer review.
• Support department goals related to formal education, national certification, safety standards, and service excellence.
• Collaborate with all members of the healthcare team.
• Gather physical and psychosocial information about patients and families and complete accurate, timely assessments.
• Demonstrate the clinical skills needed to care for assigned patients.
• Develop assessment, organization, and prioritization skills to care for patients whose needs change during a shift.
• Document care according to policies and procedures.
• Assess and plan proactively for patient and family education throughout the hospital or clinic stay and before discharge.
• Organize care to complete assignments on time.
• Provide caring interactions with patients and families.
• Speak up when team members appear to demonstrate unsafe behavior or performance.
• Validate and verify information used for decision-making or documentation.
• Pause and resolve uncertainty before proceeding.
• Communicate clearly and accurately, verbally and in writing, and in a timely manner.
• Promote safety for patients, families, visitors, and coworkers.
• Attend to important details and self-check behavior and performance using Stop, Think, Act, and Review.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, prescription, infertility, and transgender health coverage.
• Paid time off, including vacation accrual from day one, sick leave, holidays, and a personal day.
• 401(k) plan.
• Healthcare and dependent care spending accounts.
• Employer-paid life, accidental death and dismemberment (AD&D), and long-term disability coverage, with optional supplemental plans.
• Tuition assistance.
• Fitness resources.
• Employee assistance.
• Commuter benefits.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree