Responsibilities 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 healthcare, 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
GWUH offers comprehensive benefits such as:
- Challenging and rewarding work environment
- Competitive Compensation
- Career development opportunities across UHS and our 300+ locations!
- Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision, and Prescription Drug Plan
- Generous Paid Time Off
- 401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan
- Tuition Reimbursement
- SoFi Student Loan Refinancing Program
- Employee Assistance Program
- Career development opportunities within UHS and its Subsidiaries
- More information is available on our Benefits Guest Website: benefits.uhsguest.com
Job Overview:The
Float Pool RN is responsible for delivering high-quality, evidence-based nursing care across two of the three designated units based on their experience and hospital needs. This role requires adaptability, clinical expertise, and a strong ability to transition seamlessly between units.
Float Pool RNs are expected to assess patient conditions, respond to emergencies, collaborate with interdisciplinary teams, and ensure exceptional patient care in both of their assigned specialties.
Key Responsibilities:- Patient Care & Assessment: Conduct comprehensive assessments, monitor patient progress, and adjust care plans accordingly.
- Critical Thinking & Emergency Response: Identify changes in patient conditions quickly, intervene appropriately, and escalate care as needed.
- Collaboration & Teamwork: Work alongside physicians, respiratory therapists, and other healthcare professionals to develop and implement individualized patient care plans.
- Medication Administration & Monitoring: Safely administer medications, titrate drips, and assess patient responses in accordance with unit-specific protocols.
- Documentation & Compliance: Maintain accurate electronic health records while ensuring compliance with hospital policies and regulatory standards.
- Patient & Family Education: Provide patients and families with education on treatment plans, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
- Float Adaptability: Maintain competency in two acute areas and float as needed.
Qualifications - Graduate of an accredited or NLN-approved RN program.
- ACLS or PALS (or obtained within six months of employment)
- BLS
- Current state nursing license.
- Prefer one year full time or three years part time experience in acute care setting.
- Requirements specified for specialty unit
