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Registered Nurse Float Pool

MedStar Health$42.00–$69.42/hrWashington, DCPer diemPosted 1w agoStill open, checked every night

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This posting states $42–$69.42 an hour. Open registered nurse jobs in District of Columbia post a median of $52.72 an hour, the middle half $50.12–$55.71, across 203 jobs that state their pay, so this one is within the middle half of what they post. Registered nurses employed in District of Columbia earn a median of $49.30 an hour (source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics), according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (May 2025) (source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics).

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About the job

About the Job

Unit Highlights

Autonomous, collaborative, compassionate care in a Magnet designated, teaching hospital environment. At our 532-bed academic medical facility and teaching hospital, nurses are encouraged to grow in their profession, collaborate with physician partners and actively participate in the plan of care for acute and vulnerable patients throughout the hospital.

This position offers the unique opportunity to work across various departments, gain diverse clinical experiences, and make a significant impact on patient outcomes. As a Float Pool Nurse, you will be responsible for providing direct nursing care across multiple patient care units, ensuring the highest standards of patient care and safety. You will work as a versatile member of our nursing team who adapts to different clinical settings, including but not limited to medical-surgical, telemetry, intermediate care, and boarding patients in our emergency department. This position requires flexibility, critical thinking, and the ability to collaborate effectively with interdisciplinary teams.

Key Responsibilities

As a Clinical Nurse, you will provide skilled, compassionate care to patients and families across a spectrum of needs - from routine to highly complex. You will assess evolving patient conditions, identify actual and potential health concerns, and develop appropriate care plans. Interventions may be delivered directly or coordinated through collaboration with other members of the nursing team .

Nursing Benefits

  • Nationally recognized nurse wellbeing resources
  • Systemwide referral bonus program - up to $6,000 for each RN and up to $4,000 for each LPN that joins MedStar Health
  • Relocation assistance up to $5,000
  • Free parking for associates

Qualifications

  • ADN, BSN, MSN, or CNL from an accredited School of Nursing required. BSN preferred.
  • At least two full years of current critical care, hospital-based clinical nursing (RN) experience required. Minimum of Stepdown or Intermediate Care experience required; inpatient ICU experience preferred.
  • Ability to work weekend shifts and night shifts.
  • Academic Medical Center experience preferred.
  • Active DC RN License upon hire and Basic Life Support for Healthcare providers required (AHA or American Red Cross).

This position has a hiring range of

USD $42.00 - USD $69.42 /Hr.

From MedStar Health's job posting, checked 13 Nov 2026. The employer's own page is the final word on requirements and availability.

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