Critical Care Float RN - ICU/ED/PACU (2 of 3 req'd)
Company: The George Washington University Hospital
Location: Washington
Posted on: March 8, 2025
Job Description:
Responsibilities
Are you an experienced Registered Nurse (RN) looking for
flexibility, variety, and professional growth? Join our Float Pool
and provide expert-level care across two of the following three
critical care areas: Emergency Department (ED), Intensive Care Unit
(ICU), or Post-Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU).At GW Hospital, an
academic medical center in Washington, D.C., you will be part of a
highly skilled team in a dynamic environment that values teamwork,
clinical excellence, and professional development. -Job
Overview:The Critical Care Float Pool RN is responsible for
delivering high-quality, evidence-based nursing care across two of
the three designated critical care units based on their experience
and hospital needs. This role requires adaptability, clinical
expertise, and a strong ability to transition seamlessly between
units.Float Pool RNs are expected to assess patient conditions,
respond to emergencies, collaborate with interdisciplinary teams,
and ensure exceptional patient care in both of their assigned
specialties. -Key Responsibilities:
- Patient Care & Assessment: Conduct comprehensive assessments,
monitor patient progress, and adjust care plans accordingly.
- Critical Thinking & Emergency Response: Identify changes in
patient conditions quickly, intervene appropriately, and escalate
care as needed.
- Collaboration & Teamwork: Work alongside physicians,
respiratory therapists, and other healthcare professionals to
develop and implement individualized patient care plans.
- Medication Administration & Monitoring: Safely administer
medications, titrate drips, and assess patient responses in
accordance with unit-specific protocols.
- Documentation & Compliance: Maintain accurate electronic health
records while ensuring compliance with hospital policies and
regulatory standards.
- Patient & Family Education: Provide patients and families with
education on treatment plans, discharge instructions, and follow-up
care.
- Float Adaptability: Maintain competency in two of the following
units (ED, ICU, or PACU) and float as needed.Main Benefits
- Challenging and rewarding work environment
- Growth and Development Opportunities within UHS and its
Subsidiaries
- Competitive Compensation
- Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug
Plan
- 401k plan with company match
Qualifications
- Active RN license in Washington, D.C. (or eligibility to obtain
before start date)
- Minimum 2 years of RN experience in an acute care setting
- Experience in at least two of the following:--- Emergency
Department (ED)--- Intensive Care Unit (ICU)--- Post-Anesthesia
Care Unit (PACU)
- -Certifications:--- BLS & ACLS required--- PALS preferred (for
ED/PACU RNs)--- TNCC preferred (for ED RNs)--- CCRN or CPAN
preferred (for ICU/PACU RNs)About GW Hospital: The George
Washington University Hospital is a 395-bed tertiary care, academic
medical center located in downtown Washington, DC. - Featuring a
Level I Trauma Center and a Level III NICU, GW Hospital offers
clinical expertise in a variety of areas including cardiac, cancer,
neurosciences, women's health, and advanced surgery including
robotic and minimally invasive surgery. The mission of GW Hospital
is to provide the highest quality health care, advanced medical
technology and world-class service to its patients in an academic
medical center dedicated to education and research. For more
information, visit gwhospital.com. Physicians are independent
practitioners who are not employees or agents of The George
Washington University Hospital. The hospital shall not be liable
for actions or treatments provided by physicians. -About Universal
Health Services: One of the nation's largest and most respected
providers of hospital and healthcare services, Universal Health
Services, Inc. (UHS) has built an impressive record of achievement
and performance. Growing steadily since its inception into an
esteemed Fortune 500 corporation, annual revenues were $15.8
billion in 2024. UHS was again recognized as one of the World's
Most Admired Companies by Fortune; listed in Forbes ranking of
America's Largest Public Companies. Headquartered in King of
Prussia, PA, UHS has approximately 99,000 employees and continues
to grow through its subsidiaries. Operating acute care hospitals,
behavioral health facilities, outpatient facilities and ambulatory
care access points, an insurance offering, a physician network, and
various related services located all over the U.S. States,
Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico and the United Kingdom. Pay
Transparency: To encourage pay transparency, promote pay equity,
and proactively address regulations, UHS and all our subsidiaries
will comply with all applicable state or local laws or regulations
which require employers to provide wage or salary range information
to job applicants and employees. Salary offers may be based on key
factors such as education and related experience.EEO Statement: All
UHS subsidiaries are committed to providing an environment of
mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available
to all applicants and teammates. UHS subsidiaries are equal
opportunity employers and as such, openly support and fully commit
to recruitment, selection, placement, promotion and compensation of
individuals without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex
(including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation),
genetic information, national origin, disability status, protected
veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal,
state or local laws.Avoid and Report Recruitment Scams: We are
aware of a scam whereby imposters are posing as Recruiters from
UHS, and our subsidiary hospitals and facilities. Beware of anyone
requesting financial or personal information. At UHS and all our
subsidiaries, our Human Resources departments and recruiters are
here to help prospective candidates by matching skill set and
experience with the best possible career path at UHS and our
subsidiaries. During the recruitment process, no recruiter or
employee will request financial or personal information (e.g.,
Social Security Number, credit card or bank information, etc.) from
you via email. Our recruiters will not email you from a public
webmail client like Hotmail, Gmail, Yahoo Mail, etc. If you suspect
a fraudulent job posting or job-related email mentioning UHS or its
subsidiaries, we encourage you to report such concerns to
appropriate law enforcement. We encourage you to refer to
legitimate UHS and UHS subsidiary career websites to verify job
opportunities and not rely on unsolicited calls from
recruiters.
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