Registered Nurse (RN) Plastic Surgery & Limb Salvage Unit (5 Bles)
About The Position
Unit Highlights: Step into a highly specialized, rewarding area of nursing on our 16-bed Plastic Surgery & Limb Salvage Unit , where expert care, innovation, and teamwork come together to change lives. This unit features all-private rooms and advanced monitoring, including continuous pulse oximetry , allowing nurses to deliver exceptional post-operative care to patients undergoing some of the most complex and impactful surgical procedures . Nurses on 5 Bles care for patients recovering from reconstructive plastic surgery , diabetic limb salvage procedures (including advanced reconstructive flaps), complex wound management , and surgical wound care . This is a unit where your assessment skills, critical thinking, and clinical expertise truly matter—and where you can see the tangible results of your care. What sets this team apart is its strong interdisciplinary collaboration . Nurses work closely with an outstanding Nurse Practitioner team , along with physicians, physical therapists, and clinical pharmacists, to ensure seamless communication and the highest standard of patient-centered care. The culture is one of mutual respect, shared expertise , and commitment to excellence—making 5 Bles an ideal environment for nurses who thrive in specialty practice and value teamwork.
Requirements
- ADN, BSN, MSN, or CNL from an accredited School of Nursing required
- Clinical Nursing Experience required
- Active DC RN License required
- Basic Life Support for Healthcare providers required (AHA or American Red Cross) required
Responsibilities
- As a Clinical Nurse you will deliver proficient nursing care to patients and families whose needs range from uncomplicated to complex.
- You will identify current and potential complex problems of specific patient populations and critically analyze trends and changes in patient status and plan appropriate interventions directly or indirectly through other nurses.
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 that joins MedStar Health
- Relocation assistance up to $5,000
- Free parking for associates
- 5-time Magnet hospital - only 14.5% of certified hospitals have achieved this status
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
