Surgical Specialties Unit: Orthopedics, Reconstructive Plastics and Urology – 6 Main
6 Main is a newly renovated 30-bed Surgical Specialties Unit and is the largest unit at MedStar Georgetown University Hospital. All of the rooms on 6 Main are private and offer continuous pulse oximetry. 6 Main nurses provide exceptional post-operative care in our fast-paced environment. Common surgical procedures include joint replacement, spinal surgery, foot and/or ankle surgery, urological procedures, reconstructive plastic surgery and wound management.
6 Main is notable for its collaborative interdisciplinary practice. Our nurses work closely with physicians, nurse practitioners, physical therapists and clinical pharmacists, just to name a few. 6 Main is often described as a "family-like environment" in which nurses support one another and demonstrate outstanding teamwork.
6 Main values nursing education and professional development. As a result, newly hired nurses are provided a comprehensive orientation, designed by a Clinical Educator and tailored to the nurses' skills and experience. Our nurses are also involved collaborative governance, with a strong presence on every hospital-wide council.
Clinical expertise, teamwork and a commitment to the profession of nursing define the nursing practice on 6 Main.
Experience, Education and Certification:
- Required: Two years of hospital-based Medical/Surgical nursing experience
- BSN preferred; will consider experienced candidates enrolled in a BSN program
- CMSRN, RN-BC or Orthopedics certification is highly desirable
Schedule:
- Both 8 and 12 hour shifts available
- 6 Week schedules; central scheduling based on employee scheduling request
- Full-time Night Shift or Rotating Shifts available
