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The George Washington University Hospital

Academic Medical Center · Washington, DC

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The George Washington University Hospital workplace
12
open roles, live count
395
beds
4.1
Google rating

On the floor

What the day-to-day looks like

Setting
Academic Medical Center
Shifts hiring now
Days 8 · Rotating 1

Benefits

GW Hospital offers competitive compensation with shift differentials, annual certification bonuses, and RN referral bonuses.

The city

Living in Washington, DC

Washington, DC blends monumental grandeur with livable neighborhood charm. From the historic rowhouses of Capitol Hill to the wooded trails of Rock Creek Park, the nation's capital offers renowned hospital systems, free Smithsonian museums, and Metro access that connects the city to surrounding suburbs.

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Metro price level · Washington area
9% above the national average
BEA index 108.9 (100 = national)
Median gross rent
$1,954/mo
rent and tenant-paid utilities
Median household income
$109,870/yr
all local households, not nurse pay

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Who they are

The George Washington University Hospital (GW Hospital) is a 395-bed academic medical center located in downtown Washington, DC, operated by Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS) in partnership with the George Washington University School of Medicine and Health Sciences.

  • Academic Medical Center · Washington
  • Hiring days & rotating
More about The George Washington University Hospital

Since opening its doors in 2002, the hospital has been recognized as a nationally recognized center of clinical excellence and innovation, featuring a Level I Trauma Center and Level III NICU. The facility offers world-class care across specialties including cardiac, cancer, neurosciences, women's health, and advanced surgical procedures including robotic and minimally invasive techniques. For nursing professionals, GW Hospital provides opportunities across diverse units including telemetry, general surgery, stroke neuro, oncology, pre-admission testing, and perioperative services. The hospital emphasizes a shared governance model and offers a L.E.A.R.N. Clinical Nurse Advancement Program with monetary rewards, giving nurses pathways for professional growth. The work environment is described as both challenging and rewarding, with advanced technological systems and processes supporting nursing practice. As part of UHS, nurses also have career development opportunities across more than 300 locations nationwide. The hospital serves a diverse patient population ranging from area residents to visitors to the nation's capital, situated just minutes from Washington, DC's tourist sites and government headquarters. GW Hospital places strong emphasis on its people as its most valuable resource, committing to an environment that encourages professional development and service excellence.

GW Hospital's stated values include hard work, enthusiasm, teamwork, loyalty, trust, and cooperation. The organization is committed to providing high-quality acute care services to the communities it serves and to offering employees unlimited opportunity in an environment that encourages professional development. The hospital also maintains a commitment to diversity and inclusion through its Diversity & Inclusion Council and to employee wellness through its Strategic Employee Engagement Council and GWU Wellness Center.

Working here

Culture and working life

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What to consider

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The good

  • No mandatory overtime; nurses can schedule their own shifts
  • L.E.A.R.N. Clinical Nurse Advancement Program with monetary rewards
  • Professional development allowance and annual education allowance
  • Relocation assistance available for nurses
  • 401(k) with company match up to 6%
  • Career development opportunities across UHS and its 300+ locations nationwide

The hard parts

  • Work environment described as 'challenging,' which may indicate high-acuity or high-pressure conditions typical of a Level I Trauma Center in an urban academic medical center

The reality check

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Quick facts

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Sep 10, 2026
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Open roles

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RN - MS / Neuro Ortho (Full-Time / Day)

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Washington, DC · Posted 2 days ago

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Med Surg RN Neuro Ortho Full Time Days

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Washington, DC · Posted 2 weeks ago

  • RN
  • Day shift
  • Tuition reimbursement
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Registered Nurse RN Medical Surgical Full Time Day

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Washington, DC

  • RN
  • Day shift
  • Tuition reimbursement
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RN, Registered Nurse - PACU / Preop (full time/day)

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Washington, DC

  • RN
  • Day shift
  • Tuition reimbursement
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Registered Nurse RN NICU Full Time Days

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Washington, DC

  • RN
  • Day shift
  • ADN accepted
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Registered Nurse RN Endoscopy Full Time Day

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Washington, DC

  • RN
  • Day shift
  • Compact license OK
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Registered Nurse, RN - Endoscopy (Full Time/AM)

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Washington, DC

  • RN
  • Day shift
  • Compact license OK
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RN- Wound Care

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Washington, DC

  • RN
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RN

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Washington, DC

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RN, Registered Nurse - Pre Admission Testing (Full Time / Day)

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Washington, DC

  • RN
  • Day shift
  • Compact license OK
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RN, Registered Nurse- Medical Surgical UNITS (Full Time, Part Time)

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Washington, DC

  • RN
  • Rotating shift
  • CEU allowance
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Registered Nurse RN General Surgery 6 months FT Day $70/hour

$70/hr

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Washington, DC

  • RN
  • Day shift
  • Tuition reimbursement
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