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RN - OR/Surgery (Full-Time / Evening)

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Washington, District of Columbia

Posted Aug 18 · Applications close Aug 18, 2027 · 1 year of experience

Shift and hours
Evenings
Unit and setting
OR
License
RN licenseCurrent DC RN license (or eligible for DC licensure)
Term
Permanent

Do you qualify?

License
Current DC RN license (or eligible for DC licensure)
Certification
BLS and ACLS (must be AHA-certified)
Experience
Minimum 1 year of experience in the Operating Room or Perioperative setting

Preferred

Certification
CNOR certification Preferred: CNOR certification
Education
Bachelor's degree in Nursing (BSN) Preferred: Bachelor's degree in Nursing (BSN)
Experience
Experience in trauma or high-acuity surgical environments Preferred: Experience in trauma or high-acuity surgical environments

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

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Responsibilities

About GW Hospital

The George Washington University Hospital is a 395-bed academic medical center located in the heart of Washington, DC, in partnership with the George Washington University School of Medicine and Health Sciences. As a nationally recognized center of clinical excellence and innovation, we offer world-class care across a wide range of specialties. Our nurses play a vital role in shaping the patient experience, contributing to research, and driving improvements in care outcomes.

Operating Room Overview

Our state-of-the-art Operating Room handles over 10,000 surgical cases per year, spanning trauma, neurosurgery, orthopedics, robotics, general surgery, and open-heart procedures. With 17 modern OR suites and dedicated support teams, we provide high-acuity, high-complexity care while fostering continuous learning and professional growth.

Position Summary

As an OR RN at GW Hospital, you will deliver direct patient care during surgical procedures, ensuring a safe, sterile, and efficient environment. You will work closely with a multidisciplinary surgical team to provide outstanding care and uphold the highest standards of patient safety.

Main Tasks

  • Circulate or scrub for surgical procedures across multiple specialties
  • Perform pre-op assessments and intra-op monitoring
  • Maintain aseptic techniques and enforce infection control policies
  • Collaborate with surgeons, anesthesia providers, and surgical techs
  • Document patient status and surgical events accurately and in real-time
  • Provide emotional support to patients and families pre- and post-procedure
  • Participate in staff training and continuous improvement initiatives

Qualifications

Required

  • Current DC RN license (or eligible for DC licensure)
  • BLS and ACLS (must be AHA-certified)
  • Minimum 1 year of experience in the Operating Room or Perioperative setting

Preferred

  • CNOR certification
  • Experience in trauma or high-acuity surgical environments
  • Bachelor's degree in Nursing (BSN)

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 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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