The George Washington University Hospital

Academic medical center in Washington, DC

$91k–$146k/yr posted pay across 6 roles
395 beds
Hiring days and nights

The George Washington University Hospital workplace

From 23 postings and the employer’s site · Employer research Jul 3, 2026Sources

The short version

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.

Employer research, Jul 3, 2026

Nursing here

Benefits

GW Hospital offers competitive compensation with shift differentials, annual certification bonuses, and RN referral bonuses. Benefits include excellent medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug plans, a 401(k) with company match up to 6%, relocation assistance, professional development and annual education allowances, and access to the L.E.A.R.N. Clinical Nurse Advancement Program with monetary rewards. The hospital also supports wellness through its Strategic Employee Engagement Council and GWU Wellness Center, and promotes diversity through its Diversity & Inclusion Council. Additional perks include no mandatory overtime and self-scheduled shifts.

Units hiring now

Med surgDays 4 · Nights 15 open
EndoscopyDays 22 open
OncologyDays 1 · Nights 12 open
Wound careNights 12 open
GeneralDays 11 open
General surgeryDays 11 open
Hospitals and health care and mental health care1 open
Med surg oncologyNights 11 open
Med surg, tele, oncologyRotating 11 open
NICUDays 11 open
PACUDays 11 open
StepdownDays 11 open

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
Employer research, Jul 3, 2026

What to ask

How is base pay set for the role, and which differentials apply?
Which shifts are open, and what are the weekend, holiday and call rules?
How long is orientation, and will I have one preceptor?
What is the usual patient load, and how often do nurses float?

Living in Washington, DC

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Practice at premier research hospitals and Level I trauma centers, then trade scrubs for evening runs along the National Mall or drinks in Adams Morgan. With living costs about 9% above the national average, Washington offers nurses high-impact clinical careers woven seamlessly into leafy rowhouse neighborhoods and an exceptionally connected Metro transit network.

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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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Common questions

Does The George Washington University Hospital hire new grads?

7 of 23 roles ask for nursing experience, and none says it welcomes new grads.

Which shifts are open?

Of the 17 roles with a stated shift, 12 are day shifts, 4 are night shifts and 1 is a rotating shift.

Which units are hiring?

Med surg (5), endoscopy (2), oncology (2), wound care (2) and more.

How do I apply?

Choose a role and press Apply. Your application comes to our team, we send it to The George Washington University Hospital, and we tell you what happens next.