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Registered Nurse (RN) Orthopedic Outpatient Clinic

MedStar Health

Washington, DC

$41.38–$70.34/hr

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RNOrthopedicsAmbulatory careMedical-surgical

Last seen active Aug 4, 2026

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Base pay: $41.38–$70.34/hr

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The Registered Nurse (RN) Ambulatory Orthopedic Services at MedStar Washington Hospital Center provides compassionate, high-quality nursing care to patients receiving outpatient orthopedic services throughout their treatment and recovery journey. This role is responsible for performing comprehensive patient assessments; coordinating pre- and post-procedure care; providing patient education on orthopedic conditions, treatment plans, medications, and recovery expectations; monitoring clinical progress; and collaborating with orthopedic surgeons, advanced practice providers, rehabilitation specialists, and the interdisciplinary care team to support individualized care plans, promote patient safety, and achieve optimal health outcomes.

Requirements

Associate's degree in Nursing required. Bachelor's degree in Nursing preferred. 2-3 years of Registered Nurse experience required; ambulatory care, orthopedic nursing, surgical services, or medical-surgical nursing experience preferred. RN - Registered Nurse - State Licensure and/or Compact State Licensure in the District of Columbia required. CPR - Cardiac Pulmonary Resuscitation (includes BLS and NRP) for healthcare providers from either the American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross within 90 Days required. C-EFM - Electronic Fetal Monitoring from the National Certification Corporation (NCC) required for Perinatal nurses within 12 months from date of hire.

About the employer

MedStar Health

Hospital

You’re weighing MedStar Health from Leonardtown, at the rural southern Maryland edge of a system that runs from Baltimore and DC outward—about 8,000 nurses across 10 hospitals, home health, and ambulatory sites. If you’re new, the Nurse Residency Program (October…

What reviewers appreciate

Nurse residency with clinical coach and dedicated educators
ADN-to-BSN tuition cost covered
Relocation bonus offered at hiring events

What reviewers flag

Work-life balance strained during peak workload and staffing crunches
Some nurses report poor orientation experiences
Senior management scores lag other Glassdoor categories

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