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Clinical Supervisor, RN - PACU / PreOp (Full-Time / Day)

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Washington, District of Columbia

You'll lead the nursing team across Pre-Op and PACU, keeping surgical patients moving safely and efficiently.

Posted Sep 21 · Applications close Sep 21, 2027 · 2 years of experience

Shift and hours
Days Clinical Supervisor, RN - PACU / PreOp (Full-Time / Day)
Unit and setting
PACU and Pre-Op · Hospital Our PACU and Pre-Op units prepare patients for and support their recovery from a wide range of surgical procedures.Surgical patients from a wide range of procedures
License
RN licenseRN license in DC or eligibility
Term
Permanent Clinical Supervisor, RN - PACU / PreOp (Full-Time / Day)Full time

Do you qualify?

License
RN license in DC or eligibility Check your license
Certification
BLS (AHA) BLS and ACLS (AHA)
Certification
ACLS (AHA)
Education
BSN BSN required
Experience
2+ years PACU or perioperative nursing 2+ years in PACU or perioperative nursing

Preferred

Certification
CPAN or CAPA certification
Also asks
Leadership experience in a surgical setting

What it pays

Benefits

  • BenefitsChallenging and rewarding work environmentChallenging and rewarding work environment
  • BenefitsCompetitive compensation and generous paid time offCompetitive Compensation & Generous Paid Time Off
  • BenefitsMedical, dental, vision and prescription drug plansExcellent Medical, Dental, Vision, and Prescription Drug Plans
  • Benefits401(k) with company match and discounted stock plan401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan
  • BenefitsSoFi student loan refinancing programSoFi Student Loan Refinancing Program
  • BenefitsTuition savings at Chamberlain UniversityTuition savings to continue your nursing education with Chamberlain University
More benefits (5)
  • BenefitsCareer development across UHS and its 300+ subsidiariesCareer development opportunities within UHS and its 300+ Subsidiaries!
  • Competitive Compensation & Generous Paid Time Off
  • Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision, and Prescription Drug Plans
  • Tuition savings to continue your nursing education with Chamberlain University
  • Career development opportunities within UHS and its 300+ Subsidiaries!

The role and schedule

Day to day
Patient flow and staffing across PACU and Pre-Op Oversee patient flow and staffing assignments across PACU and Pre-Op
Day to day
Mentoring staff and real-time clinical support Mentor staff and provide real-time clinical support
Day to day
Liaison between surgery, anesthesia and nursing Serve as liaison between surgical services, anesthesia, and nursing
Day to day
Orientation and training of new hires Support orientation and training of new hires
Details
395-bed hospital The George Washington University Hospital is a 395-bed tertiary care, academic medical center located in downtown Washington, DC.

The workplace

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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?
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On your path

Operating Room is a specialty you move into. Periop programs often train from the ground up.

Original listing

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Responsibilities

Unit Overview

Our PACU and Pre-Op units prepare patients for and support their recovery from a wide range of surgical procedures. Nurses here provide critical care during both the pre- and post-anesthesia phases in a fast-paced, patient-focused environment.

Position Summary

This role leads the nursing team across both Pre-Op and PACU to ensure safe, efficient patient throughput, excellent clinical outcomes, and a supportive work environment.

Main Tasks

  • Oversee patient flow and staffing assignments across PACU and Pre-Op
  • Mentor staff and provide real-time clinical support
  • Ensure compliance with safety and anesthesia recovery protocols
  • Support orientation and training of new hires
  • Serve as liaison between surgical services, anesthesia, and nursing
  • Contribute to department metrics and quality improvements

Qualifications

Required

  • BSN required
  • RN license in DC or eligibility
  • BLS and ACLS (AHA)
  • 2+ years in PACU or perioperative nursing

Preferred

  • CPAN or CAPA certification
  • Leadership experience in a surgical setting

Benefit & Rewards Highlights

  • Challenging and rewarding work environment
  • Competitive Compensation & Generous Paid Time Off
  • Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision, and Prescription Drug Plans
  • 401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan
  • SoFi Student Loan Refinancing Program
  • Tuition savings to continue your nursing education with Chamberlain University
  • Career development opportunities within UHS and its 300+ Subsidiaries!

More information is available on our Benefits Guest Website: benefits.uhsguest.com

About GW Hospital

The George Washington University Hospital is a 395-bed tertiary care, academic medical center located in downtown Washington, DC. Featuring a Level I Trauma Center and a Level III NICU, GW Hospital offers clinical expertise in a variety of areas, including cardiac, cancer, neurosciences, women’s health, and advanced surgery, including robotic and minimally invasive surgery. The mission of GW Hospital is to provide the highest quality health care, advanced medical technology, and world-class service to its patients in an academic medical center dedicated to education and research.

For more information, visit gwhospital.com. Physicians are independent practitioners who are not employees or agents of The George Washington University Hospital. The hospital shall not be liable for actions or treatments provided by physicians.

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 as an esteemed Fortune 500® corporation, the company reported annual revenues of $17.4 billion in 2025. In 2026, UHS was again recognized as one of Fortune's World's Most Admired Companies™, and in 2025, was listed in Forbes ' ranking of America's largest public companies.

Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, UHS has approximately 101,500 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 in 40 U. S. states, Washington, D. C., Puerto Rico, and the United Kingdom. For additional information, visit www.uhs.com.

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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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