Clinical Nurse (RN) - Emergency Department, Day Shift
Company: Howard University Hospital
Location: Washington
Posted on: February 13, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Description Job Description Role 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 6) Pay Schedule Pay Range:
$35.80 – $59.89 per hour 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 Compliance
StatementsCOVID-19 Vaccination Requirement 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. Equal Opportunity Employer Howard University Hospital is
an Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with all applicable
federal, state, and local employment laws.
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