UHS·Washington, District of Columbia
Provide comprehensive nursing care and critical interventions for patients with urgent and life-threatening conditions in a Level I Trauma Center. Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to implement treatment plans and participate in quality improvement initiatives.
BSN or currently enrolled. DC RN License, or eligibility At least 1 year of clinical experience in an emergency department or critical care setting is preferred. Certification in BLS, ACLS, and PALS required. TNCC (Trauma Nursing Core Course) certification within 1 year of hire Exceptional clinical skills and judgment. Strong ability to work under pressure and react effectively in emergencies. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills 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.
Requires a BSN (or current enrollment), a DC RN license, and certifications in BLS, ACLS, and PALS. Preference is given to candidates with at least one year of experience in an emergency or critical care setting.
Market context
In the District of Columbia, nursing roles with emergency or critical care exposure are often competitive because employers look for BSN preparation, DC RN licensure or eligibility, and current BLS, ACLS, and PALS certification. These postings are especially detailed on this platform because the job requirements and benefits are AI-summarized from the original job description, helping candidates review fit faster. If you are applying, confirm your license status and certification dates before submitting.