Intermediate Care Registered Nurse (RN)

MedStar Health seeks a compassionate Registered Nurse for our Intermediate Care unit. In this role, you’ll provide evidence-based nursing care to acutely ill adult patients, including assessment, cardiac and continuous monitoring, medication administration, care coordination, and patient/family education. You will collaborate with physicians and interdisciplinary teams to develop care plans, support safe transitions, and uphold quality and safety standards. MedStar offers robust clinical training, career development pathways, and a mission-driven, patient-first culture serving diverse communities in the Maryland–Washington, DC region. Provide direct nursing care to intermediate care patients, including assessments and interventions Administer medications, treatments, and monitor patient responses Perform cardiac and continuous monitoring, recognizing and escalating changes in status Coordinate care with physicians, therapists, and the interdisciplinary team Educate patients and families on conditions, treatments, and discharge plans Document assessments, interventions, and outcomes accurately in the EMR Follow infection prevention, safety, and quality standards and protocols Participate in shared governance, quality improvement, and staff education activities Intermediate care nursing Cardiac and telemetry monitoring IV therapy and medication administration Clinical assessment and critical thinking Electronic Medical Record (EMR) documentation Care coordination and discharge planning Patient and family education Infection prevention and safety practices Emergency response and escalation Interdisciplinary team collaboration Medical Insurance Dental Insurance Vision Insurance Life Insurance 401k Active RN license in state of practice BLS certification ACLS certification (or obtained within specified timeframe) Prior step-down, telemetry, or acute care experience preferred