UHS·Washington, District of Columbia
The Registered Nurse provides care to patients recovering from anesthesia after surgical or medical procedures. Primary duties include monitoring vital signs, managing pain, and ensuring patient safety in a fast-paced environment.
Bachelor's degree in Nursing (BSN) preferred BLS certification required DC RN license required Minimum of 2 years of experience in a PACU setting Skills: Effective communication skills, both verbal and written Effective interpersonal skills Ability to maintain confidentiality Ability to adapt to multiple and changing priorities 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 is 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 client like Hotmail, Gmail, Yahoo Mail, etc. If you suspect a fraudulent job posting or job-related email mentioning UHS or its subsidiaries, we encourage you to report such concerns to appropriate law enforcement. 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.
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.