Intensive Care Unit RN - Per Diem

Responsibilities

Shift requiirments: 6 shifts in 8 weeks, 2 night, 3 weekends

The Intensive Care Units at The George Washington University Hospital deliver advanced, high‑acuity care to some of the most critically ill patients in the region. ICU nurses here are not limited to a single specialty unit—our team practices across all critical care areas, gaining broad expertise while supporting diverse patient populations with complex, life‑threatening conditions.

Our ICUs include:

• Medical ICU – Complex medical critical care

• Surgical ICU –  Post‑operative and surgical specialty care

• Trauma ICU – High‑acuity trauma and resuscitation

• Neuro ICU –  Neurological and neurosurgical critical care

• Cardiovascular ICU – Advanced cardiac, surgical cardiac, and ECMO support

Working across these units, ICU nurses develop mastery in ventilator management, hemodynamic monitoring, advanced pharmacologic therapies, and multidisciplinary critical care collaboration.

 Job Summary

Are you a skilled and motivated Critical Care Registered Nurse looking for a dynamic environment in the heart of Washington, D.C.? The George Washington University Hospital is seeking passionate ICU nurses to join our high‑performing team. If you excel in fast‑paced, high‑acuity settings and are committed to delivering exceptional patient care, we invite you to apply

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! 

More information is available on our Benefits Guest Website: benefits.uhsguest.com 

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 as an esteemed Fortune 500® corporation, the company reported annual revenues of $17.4 billion in 2025. In 2026, UHS was again recognized as one of Fortune's World's Most Admired Companies™, and in 2025, was listed in Forbes ' ranking of America's largest public companies.Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, UHS has approximately 101,500 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 in 40 U.S. states, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico, and the United Kingdom. For additional information, visit www.uhs.com.From Fortune, ©2025, 2026 Fortune Media IP Limited. All rights reserved. Used under license.

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