Registered Nurse (OBGYN & PACU)

Prairie Quest Consulting

Bethesda, Maryland

Your unit is OBGYN.

Eligibility: Med surgCritical Care

Posted Jul 28

Shift and hours: 8-⁠hour
License: RN license
Term: Permanent

What it pays

Against similar roles: Pays above most Maryland ICU rolesMaryland ICU postings that state pay run $43/hr to $78/hr, the middle half $46/hr to $54/hr, across 40 postings.

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Paid Time Off (PTO)
Paid Holidays
Paid Weather Days
Reimbursement for certifications
Competitive compensation

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Prairie Quest Consulting

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Prairie Quest Consulting (PQC) is a woman-owned small business founded in 2004 and headquartered in Bethesda, Maryland. The company specializes in professional services including project management, health and medical support, administrative support, and acquisition management. With over 200 employees across…

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PQC is accepting applications for experienced, civilian Obstetrician-Gynecologist (OB/GYN), Reproductive Endocrinology & Infertility (REI), Post Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU) Registered Nurses (RN) to work onsite at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center (Bethesda, Maryland). Work schedule is Monday-Friday, 8-hour shifts. Responsibilities include providing care for infants to geriatric patients, monitoring critically ill patients, administering anesthesia care, conducting physical assessments, managing medications and IV therapy, maintaining patient records, and participating in quality assurance and continuous improvement programs.

What's around it?

In Bethesda, MD

Bethesda, MDFrom Census ACS 2024.

Living costs about 5% above the US average

Median rent: $2,469/mo
Household income: $192,237/yr, all local households, not nurse pay

Life in Bethesda, MD

NeighborhoodsDowntown Bethesda offers walkable, transit-oriented high-rise and mid-rise living right on the Metro, while adjacent Woodmont Triangle retains a community-oriented feel with independent storefronts. Residential neighborhoods include Edgemoor, featuring premier single-family properties steps from Bethesda Row, Wyngate with custom builds, and established leafy enclaves such as Wood Acres, Bannockburn, Westmoreland Hills, and Greenwich Forest. Nurses seeking lower price tiers frequently look just outside Bethesda proper, utilizing Silver Spring or Rockville for more accessible rents and manageable commutes.

Downtown Bethesda offers walkable, transit-oriented high-rise and mid-rise living right on the Metro, while adjacent Woodmont Triangle retains a community-oriented feel with independent storefronts. Residential neighborhoods include Edgemoor, featuring premier single-family properties steps from Bethesda Row, Wyngate with custom builds, and established leafy enclaves such as Wood Acres, Bannockburn, Westmoreland Hills, and Greenwich Forest.

Nurses seeking lower price tiers frequently look just outside Bethesda proper, utilizing Silver Spring or Rockville for more accessible rents and manageable commutes.

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As of Sep 16, 2026Source 1: foxessellfaster.com Source 2: reddit.com Source 3: reddit.com Source 4: facebook.com

Getting aroundBethesda is centered on the Red Line corridor, with key stops including Bethesda and Medical Center station directly serving major healthcare and research anchors like the National Institutes of Health and Walter Reed. Major roadway arteries include Wisconsin Avenue (Maryland Route 355) and Old Georgetown Road, which face persistent rush-hour congestion, though regional bus networks and local bike-share options offer viable non-driving alternatives for shift workers living near transit nodes.

Bethesda is centered on the Red Line corridor, with key stops including Bethesda and Medical Center station directly serving major healthcare and research anchors like the National Institutes of Health and Walter Reed. Major roadway arteries include Wisconsin Avenue (Maryland Route 355) and Old Georgetown Road, which face persistent rush-hour congestion, though regional bus networks and local bike-share options offer viable non-driving alternatives for shift workers living near transit nodes.

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As of Sep 16, 2026Source 1: youtube.com Source 2: youtube.com Source 3: eya.com Source 4: abramsresidential.com

OutdoorsThe Capital Crescent Trail is Bethesda's outdoor centerpiece, offering a paved, tree-canopied multi-use greenway that runs all the way down to Georgetown for cyclists and runners. Cabin John Regional Park features extensive hiking trails, athletic fields, a dog park, and the Locust Grove Nature Center, while smaller neighborhood retreats include Battery Lane Urban Park and Westmoreland Hills Local Park, home to historic Civil War-era Battery Bailey. Outdoor access extends toward the Potomac River with Lockhouse 6 along the C&O Canal corridor.

The Capital Crescent Trail is Bethesda's outdoor centerpiece, offering a paved, tree-canopied multi-use greenway that runs all the way down to Georgetown for cyclists and runners. Cabin John Regional Park features extensive hiking trails, athletic fields, a dog park, and the Locust Grove Nature Center, while smaller neighborhood retreats include Battery Lane Urban Park and Westmoreland Hills Local Park, home to historic Civil War-era Battery Bailey.

Outdoor access extends toward the Potomac River with Lockhouse 6 along the C&O Canal corridor.

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Bethesda offers nurses a refined, transit-rich lifestyle anchored directly adjacent to the nation's premier medical research institutions, including the National Institutes of Health and Walter Reed. Daily life revolves around a vibrant downtown core where Bethesda Row and Woodmont Triangle feature over two hundred restaurants, from Mon Ami Gabi and Jaleo to quick takeout spots near the Red Line Metro. Hospital staff benefit from direct subway access at the Medical Center and Bethesda stations, avoiding gridlock on Wisconsin Avenue and Old Georgetown Road. Beyond shifts, outdoor enthusiasts take to the Capital Crescent Trail, a tree-shaded multi-use path running south to Georgetown, or explore the trails and nature center at Cabin John Regional Park. The cultural landscape is equally robust, supported by Round House Theatre, Imagination Stage, and nearby Strathmore Music Center. The primary tradeoff is Bethesda's high-demand housing environment and persistent traffic; many clinicians rent apartments downtown or opt for adjacent communities like Silver Spring or Rockville to balance budget and commute convenience.

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