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Clinical Nurse - Emergency Department, Night ShiftHoward University Hospital • Washington, DC
Clinical Nurse - Emergency Department, Night Shift

Clinical Nurse - Emergency Department, Night Shift

Howard University Hospital • Washington, DC
30+ days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

Clinical Nurse - Emergency Department, Night Shift

Job Title Clinical Nurse - Emergency Department, Night Shift Job ID Location Washington, DC, Other Location Description

Role Summary

Howard University Hospital seeks a Registered Nurse (RN) – Emergency Department to join our Emergency Services team in Washington, DC. This role delivers high-quality, patient-centered nursing care in a fast-paced, high-acuity environment and supports our mission of excellence in clinical care, teaching, and service.

What You’ll Do

  • Provide direct nursing care to Emergency Department patients across a wide range of clinical conditions and acuity levels
  • Perform rapid assessments, prioritize care needs, and apply critical thinking in emergent situations
  • Administer medications and treatments safely, following orders and evidence-based practice
  • Monitor patient status, recognize changes in condition, and escalate appropriately
  • Maintain infection prevention practices and adhere to safety and quality standards
  • Collaborate effectively with physicians, advanced practice providers, and interdisciplinary teams
  • Support patient and family education, discharge readiness, and care coordination
  • Demonstrate strong clinical skills, bedside manner, communication, multitasking, and teamwork
  • Maintain accurate, timely documentation per hospital standards

Required Qualifications

Education

  • Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) required
  • Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred
  • Graduate of an accredited school of nursing

Licensure

  • Current license to practice as a Registered Nurse in the District of Columbia

Certifications

  • American Heart Association BLS required
  • American Heart Association ACLS required
  • TNCC required within 1 year of employment
  • PALS preferred

Experience

  • Minimum 1 year of RN experience required
  • Emergency Department experience preferred

Knowledge / Skills

  • Strong critical thinking and clinical judgment
  • Working knowledge of professional nursing principles and biopsychosocial concepts applied to practice
  • Knowledge of pharmacology, therapeutic/adverse drug actions, and complication recognition
  • Competence in oral and written English
  • Ability to build effective working relationships with staff, providers, hospital/university leadership, and the public

About Howard University Hospital

Howard University Hospital has a world-renowned reputation for high-quality, patient-centric care. As the nation’s only teaching hospital located on the campus of a Historically Black University, we provide a superior learning environment supported by groundbreaking research and positive patient outcomes.

What We Offer

At Howard University Hospital, our job is to care for you. We offer:

  • Work-life balance
  • Recognition and rewards for professional expertise
  • Competitive, comprehensive benefit plans (including health, disability, vacation, sick leave, and (b) retirement plan)
  • HRSA Loan Forgiveness

6) Pay + Schedule

  • Pay Range: $35.80 – $59.89 per hour
  • Schedule: Full-time; three 12-hour shifts per week
  • Shift: Nights – 7:30 PM to 8:00 AM
  • Weekend/Holiday Rotation: Every other weekend / Every other holiday

Compliance Statements

COVID-19 Vaccination Requirement

Howard University Hospital requires all external applicants to be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 before commencing employment. External applicants may be required to furnish proof of vaccination and, if offered, may elect to be vaccinated at a designated Howard University Hospital location.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Howard University Hospital is an Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local employment laws.

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