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RN - Medical Surgical (Full-Time/Day)

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Washington, District of Columbia

You'll join a high-acuity Med Surg team at a leading DC hospital.

Posted Oct 18 · Applications close Oct 18, 2027

Shift and hours
Day shift This full-time day shift role
Unit and setting
Med Surg · Hospital caring for diverse adult patient populationsdiverse adult patients
License
RN licenseCurrent state nursing license
Term
Permanent This full-time day shift roleFull time

Do you qualify?

License
Current state nursing license Current state nursing license.
Education
Graduate of an accredited or NLN-approved RN program Graduate of an accredited or NLN-approved RN program.
Also asks
Effective verbal and written communication skills Effective communication skills, both verbal and written
Also asks
Effective interpersonal skills

Preferred

Experience
1 year full time or 3 years part time acute care experience Prefer one year full time or three years part time experience in acute care setting.

What it pays

Tuition assistance
Offered

Benefits

  • BenefitsChallenging and rewarding work environmentChallenging and rewarding work environment
  • BenefitsCompetitive compensationCompetitive Compensation
  • BenefitsCareer development across UHS and its 300+ locationsCareer development opportunities across UHS and our 300+ locations!
  • BenefitsMedical, dental, vision and prescription drug planExcellent Medical, Dental, Vision, and Prescription Drug Plan
  • BenefitsGenerous paid time offGenerous Paid Time Off
  • Benefits401(k) with company match and discounted stock plan401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan
More benefits (5)
  • BenefitsTuition reimbursementTuition Reimbursement
  • BenefitsSoFi student loan refinancing programSoFi Student Loan Refinancing Program
  • BenefitsEmployee assistance programEmployee Assistance Program
  • BenefitsCareer development within UHS and its subsidiariesCareer development opportunities within UHS and its Subsidiaries
  • Medical, Dental, Vision, and Prescription Drug Plan

The role and schedule

Day to day
patient and family support throughout the hospital stay Support patients and families throughout hospitalization
Details
Flexible scheduling Flexible scheduling, supportive ratios, and strong unit leadership.

The workplace

UHS logo
UHS
Health system employer

Your fit

Questions to ask

  • Can you walk me through base pay range and differentials?
  • What should I expect for weekly hours, weekend, holiday, call, and rotation?
  • What orientation, preceptor time, and ongoing unit support are included?
  • How are patient load, floating, and staffing support handled day to day?
Build questions for this role

On your path

Med surg is open from year one. A broad first base while you learn which path pulls harder.

Original listing

Posted on UHS’ careers page.

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Responsibilities

Join a high-acuity Med Surg team at a leading DC hospital. Flexible scheduling, supportive ratios, and strong unit leadership.

This full‑time day shift role offers variety, strong clinical exposure, and long‑term growth in a supportive hospital environment. This position is ideal for RNs who enjoy fast‑paced Med Surg nursing, interdisciplinary teamwork, and caring for diverse adult patient populations .

Position Summary

The Med Surg Registered Nurse provides safe, competent, and patient‑centered nursing care in accordance with hospital policies and professional standards. The RN serves as a key member of the healthcare team, supporting positive patient outcomes while demonstrating service excellence at all times.

Key Responsibilities

  • Deliver high‑quality, patient‑centered Med Surg nursing care
  • Monitor and assess patient conditions and responses to treatment
  • Collaborate with physicians, APPs, and interdisciplinary teams
  • Support patients and families throughout hospitalization
  • Maintain accurate documentation and uphold confidentiality standards
  • Adapt to changing priorities in a dynamic inpatient environment

GWUH offers comprehensive benefits such as

  • Challenging and rewarding work environment
  • Competitive Compensation
  • Career development opportunities across UHS and our 300+ locations!
  • Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision, and Prescription Drug Plan
  • Generous Paid Time Off
  • 401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan
  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • SoFi Student Loan Refinancing Program
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Career development opportunities within UHS and its Subsidiaries
  • More information is available on our Benefits Guest Website: benefits.uhsguest.com

Qualifications

Qualifications

  • Graduate of an accredited or NLN-approved RN program.
  • BLS
  • Current state nursing license.
  • Prefer one year full time or three years part time experience in acute care setting.
  • Requirements specified for specialty unit

Skills

  • Effective communication skills, both verbal and written
  • Effective interpersonal skills
  • Ability to maintain confidentiality
  • Ability to adapt to multiple and changing priorities

About Universal Health Services : One of the nation’s largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services, Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS) has built an impressive record of achievement and performance. Growing steadily since its inception into an esteemed Fortune 500 corporation, annual revenues were $15.8 billion in 2024. UHS was again recognized as one of the World’s Most Admired Companies by Fortune; listed in Forbes ranking of America’s Largest Public Companies. Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, UHS has approximately 99,000 employees and continues to grow through its subsidiaries.

Operating acute care hospitals, behavioral health facilities, outpatient facilities and ambulatory care access points, an insurance offering, a physician network, and various related services located all over the U. S. States, Washington, D. C., Puerto Rico and the United Kingdom. www.uhs.com

Pay Transparency : To encourage pay transparency, promote pay equity, and proactively address regulations, UHS and all our subsidiaries will comply with all applicable state or local laws or regulations which require employers to provide wage or salary range information to job applicants and employees. Salary offers may be based on key factors such as education and related experience.

EEO Statement: All UHS subsidiaries are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates. UHS subsidiaries are equal opportunity employers and as such, openly support and fully commit to recruitment, selection, placement, promotion and compensation of individuals without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), genetic information, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

Avoid and Report Recruitment Scams: We are aware of a scam whereby imposters are posing as Recruiters from UHS, and our subsidiary hospitals and facilities. Beware of anyone requesting financial or personal information. At UHS and all our subsidiaries, our Human Resources departments and recruiters are here to help prospective candidates by matching skill set and experience with the best possible career path at UHS and our subsidiaries.

During the recruitment process, no recruiter or employee will request financial or personal information (e.g., Social Security Number, credit card or bank information, etc.) from you via email. Our recruiters will not email you from a public webmail client like Hotmail, Gmail, Yahoo Mail, etc. If you suspect a fraudulent job posting or job-related email mentioning UHS or its subsidiaries, we encourage you to report such concerns to appropriate law enforcement. We encourage you to refer to legitimate UHS and UHS subsidiary career websites to verify job opportunities and not rely on unsolicited calls from recruiters.

What's around it?

In Washington, DC

Washington, DCFrom Census ACS 2024.

Living costs about 9% above the US average

Median rent
$1,954/mo
Household income
$109,870/yr, all local households, not nurse pay

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