Cardiac & Stroke RN
MedStar Health • Washington, DC
Job Type
Full Time
Posted
8/15/2025
General Summary of Position
Unit Highlights
Nurses on Unit 2E (Cardiac and Stroke) treat and care for a variety of patients with complex medical diagnoses including stroke, transplant, and heart failure as well as cardiac and orthopedic post-surgical patients. This 40-bed unit provides unique opportunities to include caring for patients with specialized needs including tracheostomies, peritoneal dialysis, and mechanical circulatory support.
Cardiac and stroke rehabilitation include aggressive physical, occupational, and speech therapies as well as emotional and psychological support to help patients reach their maximum mobility and cognitive goals. As a rehab Nurse on 2 East, we take pride in collaborating with the interdisciplinary team to conduct individualized plans of care and facilitate a safe place where patients are encouraged and supported through their new lifestyle changes.
Come join our team where we pride ourselves on teamwork, fun, and professional development!
Key Responsibilities
The rehabilitation clinical nurse is a key member of the interdisciplinary team to deliver patient-centered rehabilitation nursing services to individuals with a disability and/or chronic illness to attain and maintain maximum function. The rehabilitation clinical nurse assists patients in adapting to an altered lifestyle, while providing a therapeutic environment for client's and their family's development. The rehabilitation clinical nurse designs and implements treatment strategies based on scientific nursing theory related to self-care and promotes physical, psychosocial, and spiritual health. Rehabilitation Nurses perform in roles as Teachers, Caregivers, Collaborators and Client Advocates. As a member of an interdisciplinary team, you will add Life to Years for the patients you will serve.
What We Offer
Culture-Collaborative, inclusive, diverse, and supportive work environment.
Career growth- Career mentoring to help you pursue your passions and gain skills to enhance your value.
Wellbeing-Competitive salary and Total Rewards benefits to help keep you happy and healthy.
Reputation- Regional National recognition, advanced technology, and leading medical innovations.
Qualifications
ADN, , MSN, or CNL from an accredited School of Nursing required If prepared at the associate degree in nursing level, required to enroll in a BSN program within 12 months of hire date and completion within 4 years.
1-2 + years of Nursing experience required
Active DC RN License and Basic Life Support for Healthcare providers required
This position has a hiring range of $37.50 - $54.92