Registered Nurse (RN) NICU

Neonatal Icu Clinical NurseThe Neonatal ICU at MedStar Georgetown University Hospital, a five-time designated Magnet® hospital, is a 36-bed unit which provides expert nursing care for infants with many critical diagnoses. It is one of two Level IV NICUs in Washington, D.C., which is the highest level designated by the American Academy of Pediatrics. Some of the most seen diagnoses are:Respiratory Distress SyndromeExtreme PrematurityNeonatal EncephalopathyPersistent Pulmonary HypertensionSepsis/Septic ShockNeurological DisordersGenetic and/or Metabolic DisordersGastrointestinal DisordersSurgical needsOurs is the only NICU in the Washington, D.C. region where a Clinical Nurse can participate in high-risk deliveries, be trained as an ECMO tech and participate in both flight and ground transports. Our NICU is the major referral center for all MedStar-affiliated facilities, as well as several community hospitals in the tri-state area. The NICU offers the following innovative treatments and technologies:ECMO: ExtraCorporeal Membrane OxygenationTotal Body Therapeutic HypothermiaBedside Patent Ductus Arteriosus LigationInhaled Nitric OxideHigh Frequency Oscillator VentilationHigh Frequency Jet VentilationThe NICU Nursing Staff is incredibly engaged, with a remarkable number of nurses participating in Shared Governance and the Clinical Advancement Program. The following committees/councils are Clinical Nurse-led and driven:Parent Advisory Support GroupPractice CouncilScheduling CommitteeBereavement CommitteeDevelopmental Care CommitteeScheduleFull-Time Night Shift, 3 12-hour shifts, 7:00 pm-7:30 amSix week self schedulingKey ResponsibilitiesAs a Clinical Nurse, you will provide skilled, compassionate care to patients and families across a spectrum of needs—from routine to highly complex. You will assess evolving patient conditions, identify actual and potential health concerns, and develop appropriate care plans. Interventions may be delivered directly or coordinated through collaboration with other members of the nursing team.Nursing BenefitsNationally recognized nurse wellbeing resourcesComprehensive health benefit plansGenerous paid time off and flex scheduling optionsRetirement plans with matchTuition assistance to advance your educationSystemwide referral bonus program—up to $6,000 for each RN and up to $4,000 for each LPN that joins MedStar HealthRelocation assistance up to $5,000Free parking for associatesQualificationsADN, BSN, MSN, or CNL from an accredited School of Nursing required. BSN preferred.At least one to two years of recent hospital-based, NICU RN experience required. Level III experience required; Level IV experience preferred.Active DC RN License and Basic Life Support for Healthcare providers required (AHA or American Red Cross).This position has a hiring range of USD $42.00 - USD $69.43 /Hr.