Registered Nurse - NICU
About The Position
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 NICU Registered Nurse (Full Time-Nights). The Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) Registered Nurse (RN) provides specialized, family-centered nursing care to critically ill and premature newborns in a high-acuity neonatal environment. The RN utilizes clinical expertise, critical thinking, and evidence-based practice to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate individualized care for neonatal patients while collaborating closely with neonatologists, respiratory therapists, and interdisciplinary teams to ensure optimal patient outcomes.
Requirements
- Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
- DC RN License required.
- Current BLS certification required.
- Current ACLS certification required.
- Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certification required.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred.
- Minimum of 4 years of recent NICU experience preferred.
Responsibilities
- Provide direct nursing care to premature, critically ill, and medically complex neonates in the NICU setting.
- Perform comprehensive patient assessments and continuously monitor neonatal conditions, vital signs, and response to treatment.
- Administer medications, IV therapy, blood products, and specialized treatments in accordance with physician orders and hospital policies.
- Operate and monitor advanced neonatal equipment including ventilators, CPAP, cardiac monitors, infusion pumps, and incubators.
- Assist with neonatal procedures such as intubation, central line placement, umbilical line management, and resuscitation efforts.
- Recognize and respond appropriately to changes in patient condition and emergency situations.
- Collaborate with physicians, nurse practitioners, respiratory therapists, lactation consultants, and other healthcare professionals to coordinate patient care plans.
- Educate and support parents and family members regarding neonatal conditions, treatments, discharge planning, and infant care.
- Maintain accurate and timely documentation within the electronic medical record (EMR).
- Ensure compliance with infection prevention, patient safety, and regulatory standards.
- Participate in quality improvement initiatives, unit-based education, and continuing professional development activities.
- Serve as a patient advocate while promoting compassionate and culturally competent care.
Benefits
- 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!
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
