Registered Nurse - Emergency Department

About the Position Emergency Registered Nurse (Full Time – Nights) at Cedar Hill Regional Medical Center GW Health, a full‑service hospital in Washington, DC. The hospital provides 136 beds (expandable to 184), a verified trauma center, adult and pediatric emergency departments, maternal and newborn delivery, an ambulatory pavilion, a 500‑car garage, and a helipad for emergency transport. Job Duties & Responsibilities Perform comprehensive nursing assessments for patients presenting with acute illnesses, injuries, and emergencies. Prioritize patient care based on acuity using triage principles and emergency nursing standards. Administer medications, IV therapy, blood products, and treatments safely and accurately. Monitor, evaluate, and document patient conditions, responses to treatment, and changes in status. Initiate emergency interventions for trauma, cardiac, respiratory, neurological, and other critical conditions. Operate and monitor emergency equipment including cardiac monitors, defibrillators, ventilators, and infusion pumps. Collaborate with physicians, specialists, EMS personnel, and interdisciplinary teams to coordinate patient care plans. Assist with emergency procedures including intubation, conscious sedation, trauma resuscitation, and code response. Educate patients and families regarding diagnoses, treatment plans, discharge instructions, and follow‑up care. Maintain accurate and timely electronic medical record documentation. Ensure compliance with infection prevention, patient safety, and regulatory standards. Participate in quality improvement initiatives, departmental meetings, and continuing education activities. Serve as a patient advocate while delivering compassionate, culturally competent care. Qualifications Graduate of an accredited school of nursing. DC RN License required. Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred. Minimum of 2 years of recent Emergency Department nursing experience preferred. Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required. Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification required. Trauma Nursing Core Course (TNCC) preferred. NIH Stroke Certification preferred. Benefits Challenging and rewarding work environment Competitive compensation and 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 subsidiaries 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 fully support 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. We believe that diversity and inclusion among our teammates is critical to our success. #J-18808-Ljbffr