RN- Wound Care

The George Washington University Hospital

George Washington UNIV Hospital

Washington, District of Columbia

Eligibility: Ostomy CareContinence ManagementEnterostomal Therapy

Posted Jul 22 · 2 years of experience

Unit and setting: Wound-Care · Hospital
License: RN licenseDistrict of Columbia RN license
Term: Permanent

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The George Washington University Hospital

Hospital: George Washington UNIV Hospital
Address: 900 23RD ST NW, WASHINGTON, DC, 20037
CMS rating: 2 of 5 stars
Beds: 339
RN residency: The George Washington University Hospital - NRP at The George Washington Univ., accredited through Apr 2028

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GW Hospital is a renowned academic medical center located in the heart of Washington, DC. As a teaching hospital, we are committed to delivering the highest quality of care while advancing healthcare education and innovation. We are seeking a skilled and compassionate Wound Care Registered Nurse with expertise in enterostomal therapy to join our team and provide specialized care for patients requiring wound, ostomy, and continence management. Key

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Perform comprehensive assessments of patients with wounds, ostomies, and continence issues, developing individualized care plans. Provide expert clinical care, including wound debridement, ostomy site marking, and stoma care. Educate patients, families, and staff on wound, ostomy, and continence management, promoting patient self-care and recovery. Collaborate with the interdisciplinary care team to optimize patient outcomes. Utilize evidence-based practices to improve the quality of care and patient satisfaction. Maintain accurate and thorough documentation of patient care and progress. Serve as a clinical resource for wound care and enterostomal therapy within the hospital.

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George Washington UNIV Hospital · 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

Life in Washington, DC

NeighborhoodsNurses and young professionals commonly look at Columbia Heights, Petworth, and Fort Totten inside the District, plus Hyattsville just into Maryland, for cheaper rent with Metro access. Arlington’s Crystal City, Pentagon City, and Rosslyn are repeatedly called nice and still workable; Alexandria plus DC’s Glover Park and North Michigan Park come up as other close-in affordable bets. Extra Space’s 2026 roundup puts Brookland as the cheaper residential option, Adams Morgan and Mount Pleasant mixing nightlife and housing, Foggy Bottom near the GW campus, and Logan Circle more polished. Georgetown, Capitol Hill, and Dupont Circle read as premium; Shaw and U Street mix historic row houses with newer development.

Nurses and young professionals commonly look at Columbia Heights, Petworth, and Fort Totten inside the District, plus Hyattsville just into Maryland, for cheaper rent with Metro access. Arlington’s Crystal City, Pentagon City, and Rosslyn are repeatedly called nice and still workable; Alexandria plus DC’s Glover Park and North Michigan Park come up as other close-in affordable bets.

Extra Space’s 2026 roundup puts Brookland as the cheaper residential option, Adams Morgan and Mount Pleasant mixing nightlife and housing, Foggy Bottom near the GW campus, and Logan Circle more polished. Georgetown, Capitol Hill, and Dupont Circle read as premium; Shaw and U Street mix historic row houses with newer development.

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As of Sep 11, 2026Source 1: reddit.com Source 2: facebook.com Source 3: extraspace.com Source 4: thehotelwashington.com Source 5: speichergroup.com

Getting aroundArlington is about 5 miles from the core, with 7 a.m. drives of 10-24 minutes; Alexandria runs 12-24 minutes and Silver Spring 14-28 minutes. Metro’s six color-coded lines plus WMATA buses—some running late—let many skip a car; about one in three residents use transit. Farther suburbs such as Ashburn mean 40-55 minute drives, and traffic is routinely called brutal. Living next to a station can erase parking, insurance, and gas costs; Foggy Bottom and Georgetown put campus-area workers in walking or short-ride range of the core.

Arlington is about 5 miles from the core, with 7 a.m. drives of 10-24 minutes; Alexandria runs 12-24 minutes and Silver Spring 14-28 minutes. Metro’s six color-coded lines plus WMATA buses—some running late—let many skip a car; about one in three residents use transit.

Farther suburbs such as Ashburn mean 40-55 minute drives, and traffic is routinely called brutal. Living next to a station can erase parking, insurance, and gas costs; Foggy Bottom and Georgetown put campus-area workers in walking or short-ride range of the core.

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As of Sep 11, 2026Source 1: springparcapts.com Source 2: speichergroup.com Source 3: extraspace.com Source 4: smartasset.com

OutdoorsRock Creek Park is the city’s everyday green space, often paired with a Georgetown loop. Kayaking launches from Key Bridge on the Potomac; paddling also happens on the Anacostia, and riverfront promenades fill in after work. The National Mall’s 1,000 acres function as a giant public lawn among the monuments. Spring cherry blossoms around the Tidal Basin and fall color are the two peak outdoor seasons; Metro and bikes make hopping between parks easy.

Rock Creek Park is the city’s everyday green space, often paired with a Georgetown loop. Kayaking launches from Key Bridge on the Potomac; paddling also happens on the Anacostia, and riverfront promenades fill in after work.

The National Mall’s 1,000 acres function as a giant public lawn among the monuments. Spring cherry blossoms around the Tidal Basin and fall color are the two peak outdoor seasons; Metro and bikes make hopping between parks easy.

Sources

As of Sep 11, 2026Source 1: springparcapts.com Source 2: washington.org Source 3: facebook.com Source 4: thehotelwashington.com Source 5: travellemming.com Source 6: reddit.com

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Living in Washington

Washington, DC is a walkable capital where 19 free Smithsonian museums, a six-line Metro, and embassy neighborhoods sit beside housing costs far above the national average. Nurses often pick Foggy Bottom or Georgetown for close-in living near major campuses, or Columbia Heights, Petworth, Brookland, and Arlington’s Crystal City, Pentagon City, and Rosslyn for lower rent and a 10-24 minute hop downtown. Adams Morgan’s 18th Street and U Street bring Ethiopian food, go-go, and late nights; Rock Creek Park and Potomac kayaking from Key Bridge are the daily outdoors. About one in three residents ride transit; driving from Ashburn can take 40-55 minutes in brutal traffic. Crime is well above average but concentrated, and seasons swing from cherry-blossom spring to a colorful fall with harsh stretches between. The payoff is a transplant magnet, healthcare employers such as Kaiser Permanente, and dropping into the Mall or Kennedy Center on a weeknight.

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As of 2026Source 1: reddit.com Source 2: springparcapts.com Source 3: extraspace.com Source 4: washington.org Source 5: thehotelwashington.com Source 6: thehonestlocal.com Source 7: speichergroup.com Source 8: extraspace.com Source 9: smartasset.com Source 10: reddit.com

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