The George Washington University Hospital
Academic Medical Center · Washington, DC
- 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.
Browse roles in Washington- 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
U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis · 2024 metro Regional Price Parities · Census ACS 2024
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
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
Before you decide
Quick facts
- Relationship
- Direct employer
- Roles last seen active
- Sep 10, 2026
- Website
- gwhospital.com ↗
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Open roles
Current openings at The George Washington University Hospital
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RN - MS / Neuro Ortho (Full-Time / Day)
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- RN
Med Surg RN Neuro Ortho Full Time Days
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- RN
- Day shift
- Tuition reimbursement
Registered Nurse RN Medical Surgical Full Time Day
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- RN
- Day shift
- Tuition reimbursement
RN, Registered Nurse - PACU / Preop (full time/day)
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- RN
- Day shift
- Tuition reimbursement
Registered Nurse RN NICU Full Time Days
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- RN
- Day shift
- ADN accepted
Registered Nurse RN Endoscopy Full Time Day
Washington, DC
- RN
- Day shift
- Compact license OK
Registered Nurse, RN - Endoscopy (Full Time/AM)
Washington, DC
- RN
- Day shift
- Compact license OK
RN, Registered Nurse - Pre Admission Testing (Full Time / Day)
Washington, DC
- RN
- Day shift
- Compact license OK
RN, Registered Nurse- Medical Surgical UNITS (Full Time, Part Time)
Washington, DC
- RN
- Rotating shift
- CEU allowance
Registered Nurse RN General Surgery 6 months FT Day $70/hour
$70/hr
Washington, DC
- RN
- Day shift
- Tuition reimbursement
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