Registered Nurse Medical Intermediate Care Unit

As a Registered Nurse on the Medical Intermediate Care Unit at MedStar Health, you will deliver high-acuity, evidence-based care to medically complex patients who require close monitoring but do not need intensive care. Working in a collaborative, patient-first environment, you’ll perform comprehensive assessments, manage medications and treatments, and respond quickly to evolving clinical conditions. You’ll educate patients and families, coordinate with an interprofessional team, and support quality and safety initiatives. MedStar Health offers advanced clinical resources, robust training, and clear career pathways in a mission-driven regional health system. Provide direct nursing care to intermediate care patients following physician orders and care plans Continuously monitor patient status, interpret clinical data, and escalate changes promptly Administer medications, treatments, and interventions safely and accurately Coordinate care with physicians, therapists, case managers, and support staff Educate patients and families on conditions, treatments, and discharge plans Document assessments, interventions, and outcomes accurately in the EMR Support quality, safety, and infection prevention standards and protocols Precept and mentor new nurses and contribute to unit-based improvement initiatives Intermediate care/step-down nursing Patient assessment and clinical judgment Telemetry and cardiac monitoring IV therapy and medication administration Electronic Medical Record (EMR) documentation Care coordination and discharge planning Patient and family education Infection prevention and safety practices Time management and prioritization Interdisciplinary team collaboration Medical Insurance Dental Insurance Vision Insurance Life Insurance 401k Active Registered Nurse (RN) license in applicable state Basic Life Support (BLS) certification Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) preferred or obtained within set timeframe Telemetry/critical care course or intermediate care training preferred