Registered Nurse RN Surgical Cardiac ICU 2NW Day Night with Rotating Weekend

HH MedStar Health Inc. • Washington, DC

69d • $39 - $63

About The Position

Step into the Surgical Cardiac ICU where every heartbeat tells a story and every second counts. Here, you'll deliver expert, high-stakes care to post-op cardiac and surgical patients while surrounded by a team that thrives on challenge, excellence, and purpose. This isn't just another nursing job. This is critical care at its boldest.

Requirements

• Education: Associate's Degree in Nursing required; BSN preferred (or enrolled within 12 months, completed within 4 years).
• Experience: Prior ICU or step-down experience preferred, but strong clinical skills and the drive to learn can make you unstoppable.
• Licensure & Certifications:
• Active RN license in the District of Columbia (DC) required.
• CPR/BLS certification (AHA or Red Cross).
• ACLS preferred; specialty certifications as applicable.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert, high-acuity nursing care for post-open heart, thoracic, and complex surgical patients in a fast-paced, team-driven ICU.
• Think fast, act precisely, and stay calm under pressure-identifying changes in condition, anticipating complications, and intervening decisively.
• Partner with world-class cardiac surgeons, intensivists, and multidisciplinary colleagues to deliver seamless, patient-centered care.
• Lead with confidence, developing and executing care plans that reflect deep critical thinking, technical skill, and compassion.
• Advocate fiercely for your patients and their families, ensuring their voices are heard in every decision.
• Mentor and inspire newer nurses through collaboration, coaching, and leading by example.
• Push the limits of what's possible in patient care because excellence is the standard, not the goal.

Benefits

• Work in a state-of-the-art Surgical Cardiac ICU that sets the bar for quality, safety, and innovation.
• Collaborate with a tight-knit, elite team of nurses and providers who value expertise, humor, and heart.
• Be part of a culture that invests in your growth, education, and advancement every step of the way.
• Competitive compensation, premium differentials, and benefits that support you inside and outside the hospital.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Industry: Ambulatory Health Care Services
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees