Registered Nurse (RN) MGUH Orthopedics/Surgical Specialties 6 Main

About the Job

Unit Spotlight: Surgical Specialties / Orthopedics (6 Main)


Step into one of the most dynamic units in the hospital. Our newly renovated 30-bed adult Surgical Specialties Unit is the largest inpatient department , designed with all-private rooms and advanced monitoring, including continuous pulse oximetry -so nurses can focus on what matters most: exceptional patient care.


This fast-paced, high-acuity environment is where clinical skills meet variety. Nurses care for patients recovering from joint replacements, spinal procedures, foot and ankle surgeries, urologic surgeries, reconstructive plastic surgery , and complex wound management . No two shifts are the same-and that is exactly how this team likes it.


What truly sets 6 Main apart is the people . This unit is known for its strong interdisciplinary collaboration and a culture often described as family-like . Nurses support one another, communicate openly, and work together seamlessly to deliver outstanding outcomes. Clinical excellence, teamwork, and a deep commitment to the nursing profession are the foundation of practice here.


Key Responsibilities


As a Clinical Nurse you will deliver proficient nursing care to patients and families whose needs range from uncomplicated to complex. You will identify current and potential complex problems of specific patient populations and critically analyze trends and changes in patient status and plan appropriate interventions directly or indirectly through other nurses.


Nursing Benefits

• Nationally recognized nurse wellbeing resources

• Comprehensive health benefit plans

• Generous paid time off and flex scheduling options

• Retirement plans with match

• Tuition assistance to advance your education

• Systemwide referral bonus program-up to $6,000 for each RN and up to $4,000 for each LPN that joins MedStar Health

• Relocation assistance up to $5,000

• Free parking for associates

• 5-time Magnet hospital - only 14.5% of certified hospitals have achieved this status

Qualifications

• ADN, BSN, MSN, or CNL from an accredited School of Nursing required.
• At least 1 or more years of Clinical Nurse Experience Required.

• Active DC RN License required

• Basic Life Support for Healthcare providers required (AHA or American Red Cross) required.

This position has a hiring range of

USD $44.93 - USD $63.66 /Hr.