MICU / ICU RN - Medical Intensive Care Unit (full time/nights)

Responsibilities MICU Overview The Medical Intensive Care Unit (MICU) at The George Washington University Hospital provides expert care for patients with complex, acute, and life‑threatening medical conditions. Our team treats a wide range of diagnoses including sepsis, respiratory failure, renal failure, multi‑organ dysfunction, and complex infectious diseases. The MICU is a dynamic environment where nurses gain expertise in ventilator management, advanced pharmacologic therapies, and multidisciplinary critical care collaboration. GW Hospital ICU Summary Medical ICU (MICU) – 32 beds: Complex medical critical care patients Surgical ICU (SICU) – 24 beds: Post‑operative and surgical specialties Trauma ICU (TICU) – 20 beds: High‑acuity trauma patients Neuro ICU – 20 beds: Neurological and neurosurgical care Cardiovascular ICU (CVICU) – 24 beds: Advanced cardiac and ECMO care Job Summary Are you a dedicated and experienced Medical Intensive Care Unit (MICU) Registered Nurse seeking an exciting opportunity in the heart of Washington, D.C.? The George Washington University Hospital invites passionate nurses to join our expert critical care team. If you thrive in a high‑acuity environment and are committed to delivering exceptional patient care, we encourage you to apply. Job Responsibilities Patient Care: Provide evidence‑based, compassionate care to critically ill medical patients. Monitoring: Manage ventilators, hemodynamic monitoring systems, and continuous infusions; respond to rapid patient changes. Collaboration: Partner with intensivists, specialists, respiratory therapists, and care teams to deliver comprehensive care. Critical Thinking: Manage complex cases including multi‑organ failure, sepsis, and respiratory distress. Advocacy: Support patients and families through critical illness with empathy and education. Documentation: Ensure precise and timely charting of patient care. Education: Guide families through disease processes and recovery expectations. Quality Improvement: Contribute to improving ICU outcomes and best practices. Qualifications Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) required or currently enrolled Washington, D.C. RN license or eligibility 2 years full‑time (or 4 years part‑time) critical care experience BLS and ACLS required Commitment to “Every Moment Matters” Dedication to the surrounding community Benefit & Rewards Highlights Challenging and rewarding work environment Competitive Compensation & 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 Tuition savings to continue your nursing education with Chamberlain University Career development opportunities within UHS and its 300+ Subsidiaries! 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. We believe that diversity and inclusion among our teammates are critical to our success. Avoid and Report Recruitment Scams: 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 service such as Hotmail, Gmail, or Yahoo Mail. If you suspect a fraudulent job posting or job‑related email that mentions UHS or its subsidiaries, we encourage you to report such concerns to the appropriate law enforcement authorities. 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr Universal Health Services