Neonatal Intensive Care Unit Registered Nurse (RN) in Washington, DC
Job Description
Unit Overview
The Neonatal ICU at MedStar Georgetown University Hospital is an award-winning unit that provides exceptional nursing care for critically ill infants in our 36-bed facility. As one of the few Level IV NICUs, we handle a range of complex conditions, including:
• Respiratory Distress Syndrome
• Extreme Prematurity
• Neonatal Encephalopathy
• Persistent Pulmonary Hypertension
• Sepsis/Septic Shock
• Neurological Disorders
• Genetic and/or Metabolic Disorders
• Gastrointestinal Disorders
• Surgical needs
This NICU offers unparalleled opportunities for nurses to engage in high-risk deliveries, gain ECMO technical skills, and participate in both ground and flight transports.
Innovative Treatments and Technologies Utilized
• ECMO: ExtraCorporeal Membrane Oxygenation
• Total Body Therapeutic Hypothermia
• Bedside Patent Ductus Arteriosus Ligation
• Inhaled Nitric Oxide
• High Frequency Oscillator Ventilation
• High Frequency Jet Ventilation
Engagement and Leadership
Our NICU nursing staff is highly involved, with many participating in Shared Governance and our Clinical Advancement Program. Key committees include:
• Parent Advisory Support Group
• Practice Council
• Scheduling Committee
• Bereavement Committee
• Developmental Care Committee
Scheduling Options
We offer a variety of scheduling options, including Full-Time Rotating Shifts, Full-Time Fixed Night Shifts, and PRN opportunities.
Primary Responsibilities
As a Clinical Nurse, you will deliver skilled and compassionate care to a diverse patient population, addressing both routine and complex health needs. Your responsibilities will include:
• Assessing evolving patient conditions.
• Identifying health concerns and developing appropriate care plans.
• Implementing interventions directly or coordinating with the nursing team.
Benefits for Nurses
• Access to nationally recognized nurse wellbeing resources.
• Comprehensive health benefit plans.
• Generous paid time off and flexible scheduling options.
• Retirement plans with matching funds.
• Tuition assistance for continued education.
• Referrals bonuses of up to $6,000 for RNs and $4,000 for LPNs.
• Relocation assistance available up to $5,000.
• Free parking for associates.
Qualifications
• ADN, BSN, MSN, or CNL from an accredited School of Nursing required.
• Minimum of one year of hospital-based NICU RN experience required.
• Active RN License and Basic Life Support certification required.
This position offers a competitive pay range of USD $41.77 - USD $63.66 per hour.
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About MedStar Health
MedStar Health is a renowned not-for-profit healthcare organization dedicated to providing exceptional medical care to communities in Maryland, Washington D.C., and the surrounding region. They boast a vast network of 10 hospitals, ambulatory care centers, urgent care facilities, and over 500 specialty and primary care locations. With a team of 30,000 associates and 6,000 affiliated physicians, MedStar Health is committed to advancing the practice of medicine through education, innovation, and research. They prioritize a patient-first philosophy that emphasizes care, compassion, and clinical excellence while offering top-notch customer service. As the medical education and clinical partner of Georgetown University, MedStar plays a vital role in training over 1,100 medical residents annually. Their relentless dedication to excellence has earned them recognition both regionally and nationally in the healthcare industry.