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Registered Nurse RN General Surgery 6 months FT Day $70/hour

Emergency

Posted Jun 18

Shift
Days
Unit
General Surgery
Contract
26 weeks

What the listing says

Role

Schedule
Days
Term
26 weeks · Permanent
Setting
Hospital
Accepts
RN

Ratio not posted. Ask in the interview.

Pay

Against the board
This role$70/hr
nursing in District of Columbia$42/hr

The median for nursing in District of Columbia is $42/hr, across 50 postings. It covers every nursing role in the state, so it is a bearing, not a like-for-like comparison.

About this role

Responsibilities

Join Our Exceptional Team at George Washington University Hospital

Since opening its doors in 2002, George Washington University Hospital has been at the forefront of medical innovation, providing cutting-edge care in a state-of-the-art facility. As a 395-bed tertiary care, academic medical center located in the heart of downtown Washington, DC, our hospital is renowned for its Level I Trauma Center and Level III NICU. We offer unparalleled expertise in cardiac, cancer, neurosciences, women’s health, and advanced surgical procedures, including robotic and minimally invasive techniques. Operated by Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS), one of the nation’s leading healthcare providers, we are committed to excellence in patient care and organizational growth.

GWUH Offers Comprehensive Benefits Such As

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  • 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

Unit Summary

The 39-bed unit is dedicated to providing high-quality pre/post general surgical care as well as managing the Bariatric Surgery Center of Excellence. The RN will be responsible for providing patient-focused nursing care to patients with various surgical needs, including Laparoscopic Cholecystectomies, Tracheostomies, kidney and liver transplants, and trauma patients. RNs on this unit can learn about a wide range of surgical procedures and techniques, which can enhance their expertise and contribute to their professional development.

Position Summary

Provides safe, competent nursing care for patients in accordance with facility policies, standards, and philosophy. Provides professional leadership and support to the healthcare team. The concepts of Patient Centered Care will provide the foundation for all nursing care. Demonstrates Service Excellence standards at all times.

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.

If you have already submitted your application online and have a specific question, please feel free to contact Stephanie, Human Resources Recruiter at 202-715-5671. Please allow two to three business days for the manager to review your application. Thank you for your interest!

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.

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Requirements

  • 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.

Benefits

  • 401(k)
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Paid time off

Place

City
Washington, DC
Median rent
$1,954/mo

rent and tenant-paid utilities · Census ACS 2024

Local household income
$109,870/yr

all local households, not nurse pay · Census ACS 2024

Metro price level
9% above the national average

Washington area index 108.9, where 100 is the national average.

Campus
George Washington UNIV Hospital
CMS overall rating
2 of 5 stars (Care Compare, Sep 2026)
Beds
339
RN residency
ANCC-accredited: The George Washington University Hospital - NRP at The George Washington Univ., through Apr 2028

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.

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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. Since opening…

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