Clinical Nurse (RN) - Emergency Department, Day Shift
Job Description
Job DescriptionRole 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 QualificationsEducation
- 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 403(b) retirement plan)
- HRSA Loan Forgiveness
Pay + Schedule
- Schedule: Full-time; three (3) 12-hour shifts per week
- Shift: Days – 7:30 AM to 8:00 PM
- Weekend/Holiday Rotation: Every other weekend / Every other holiday
This position is covered under the DC Nurses Association (DCNA) collective bargaining agreement. Base pay range: $37.33–$62.43/hr, commensurate with experience and qualifications per the DCNA wage scale. Effective July 1, 2026, the base range will increase to $37.89–$63.36/hr per the updated collective bargaining agreement.
A unit premium applies to all hours worked in this unit.
Additional compensation may include a night shift differential for qualifying evening/night shifts and a weekend differential for qualifying weekend shifts.
COMPLIANCE STATEMENTS
CULTURE OF CARE
Howard University Hospital supports a Just Culture that promotes accountability, learning, and patient safety.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
Howard University Hospital is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and applicants and do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other status protected by applicable law.
REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION
Howard University Hospital is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and applicable state and local laws. If you require an accommodation during the application or interview process, please contact the Human Resources Department at HUHLA@huhosp.org.
PAY TRANSPARENCY
Salary ranges listed in job postings reflect the expected compensation range for the position and are provided in accordance with applicable pay transparency laws. Final compensation is determined based on experience, education, internal equity, and other relevant factors.
DISCLAIMER
The above statements describe the general nature and level of work performed. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, or qualifications associated with the position.