Registered Nurse (RN), Per Diem Nights, SICU
Company: Howard University Hospital
Location: Washington
Posted on: February 17, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Description Job Description With over 150 years of caring
for our community and each other in the Washington DC area, Howard
University Hospital has a world-renowned reputation for
high-quality, patient-centric care. Howard University Hospital is
the nation’s only teaching hospital located on the campus of a
Historically Black University and has created a superior learning
environment, with groundbreaking research and positive patient
outcomes. The Clinical Nurse – Per Diem is a Registered Nurse
reporting directly to the Clinical Nursing Administrator. The
position will report directly to the ICU . Through collaboration
with the interdisciplinary team, the Registered Nurse is
responsible for the safe and effective delivery of patient-centered
care to specific patient populations. The Registered Nurse
demonstrates professionalism, adheres to the ANA standards of
practice, exemplifies the Howard University Hospital CARES values
and fulfills our nursing mission and vision. Collaborates with
intra and interdisciplinary staff to accomplish patient care goals
based on the needs of the patient and HUH. Participates in
educational offerings and presents as requested. Per Diem Level III
Commitment: Pay :$70 /hr Day Shift: 7:30pm-8am Participating
employees will be required to work three (III) , twelve (12)-hour
shifts per week . Schedules will be established in four (4) week
cycles. Participating employees are not benefits-eligible and
therefore do not accrue any PTO for the duration of agreement
participation. Employees may still be eligible for compensation
under the District of Columbia’s Accrued Sick and Safe Leave Act
(ASSLA). Participating employees are required to work two weekend s
per month (24 hours/month). Participating employees are required to
work at least every other major holiday including New Years,
Thanksgiving and Christmas. Holidays begin the night before the
holiday and ends with the start of the night shift on the day of
the holiday. In addition, participants are expected to work known
difficult to fill shifts (i.e. Easter, Memorial Day, Independence
Day and Labor Day). The Registered Nurse: Assesses, plans,
intervenes & evaluates patient care at the bedside. Identifies
patient care requirements by establishing personal rapport with
patients, families and friends. Maintains patient confidence and
protects operations by protecting/keeping information confidential
by adhering to HIPAA Privacy policies and procedures. Establishes a
compassionate environment by providing emotional, psychological,
and spiritual support to patient, friends and families. Documents
(electronic) patient care and outcomes. Maintains continuity among
nursing teams by documenting and communicating actions,
irregularities, and continuing needs. Delegates tasks to
non-licensed personnel and assistants. Participates in unit
performance improvement programs through ongoing design, assessment
and measurement and performance improvement activities.
Participates in other nursing and unit-based committees such as
education, engagement and practice. Protects patients and employees
by adhering to infection-control policies and protocols, medication
administration and storage procedures and controlled substance
regulations. Maintains professional and technical knowledge by
attending educational workshops; reviewing professional
publications; establishing personal networks and participating in
professional societies. Assumes other duties and responsibilities
that are related and appropriate to the position and area. The
above responsibilities are a general description of the level and
nature of the work assigned to this classification and are not to
be considered as all-inclusive. Qualified candidates will possess:
Associates Degree in Nursing Required. Bachelor of Science in
Nursing preferred. Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
Current license to practice as a Registered Nurse in the District
of Columbia. Current Basic Life Support and ACLS or other
certification based on the requirements of the department where
assigned. Must be through AHA. 2 YOE in ICU Nationally recognized
Nursing Certification in assigned area(s) is highly desirable At
Howard University Hospital our job is to care for you. We do this
by offering: Work life balance Recognition and rewards for
professional expertise Competitive, comprehensive benefit plans
offered (including health, disability, vacation and sick leave and
403B retirement plan) COVID-19 Vaccination 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.
Keywords: Howard University Hospital, Washington DC , Registered Nurse (RN), Per Diem Nights, SICU, Healthcare , Washington, DC
