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Registered Nurse Central Float Pool (Full Time Evenings)

UHS·Washington, District of Columbia

Full Time·On Site·2-5 yrs·Posted 2 days ago
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About the role

The Float Pool RN delivers high-quality, evidence-based nursing care across two designated units while maintaining adaptability to hospital needs. Responsibilities include conducting patient assessments, responding to emergencies, administering medications, and collaborating with interdisciplinary teams.

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 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 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 into an esteemed Fortune 500 corporation, annual revenues were $15.8 billion in 2024.
  • UHS was again recognized as one of the World’s Most Admired Companies by Fortune; listed in Forbes ranking of America’s Largest Public Companies.
  • Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, UHS has approximately 99,000 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 all over the U.S.
  • States, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico and the United Kingdom. www.uhs.com 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.
  • Avoid and Report Recruitment Scams: We are aware of a scam whereby imposters are posing as Recruiters from UHS, and our subsidiary hospitals and facilities.
  • Beware of anyone requesting financial or personal information.
  • 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.

Requirements

Candidates must be graduates of an accredited RN program and hold a current state nursing license. Preferred qualifications include at least one year of full-time or three years of part-time experience in an acute care setting, along with BLS and ACLS/PALS certifications.

  • professional certificate
  • Documentation
  • Medication Administration
  • Adaptability
  • Patient Assessment
  • Regulatory Compliance
  • Collaboration
  • Electronic Health Records
  • Patient Education
  • Emergency Response
  • Critical Thinking
  • Clinical Expertise
  • Interdisciplinary Teamwork

Posting details

Employment type
Full Time
Work arrangement
On Site
Experience
2-5 yrs
Location
Washington, District of Columbia
Posted
Jul 28, 2026
Closes
Jul 28, 2027
Application
Employer website
UH

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  • Market context

    DC nursing roles favor acute-care credentials

    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.

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