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Med Surg RN Neuro Ortho Full Time Days

Posted Aug 26

Shift and hours
Days
Unit and setting
Med-Surg · Hospital
License
RN licenseCurrent state nursing license.
Term
Permanent

Do you qualify?

License
Current state nursing license.
Certification
BLS
Education
Graduate of an accredited or NLN-approved RN program.
Experience
Prefer one year full time or three years part time experience in acute care setting.
Experience
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.
Also asks
Requirements specified for specialty unit
Also asks
Effective communication skills, both verbal and written
Also asks
Effective interpersonal skills
Also asks
Ability to maintain confidentiality
Also asks
Ability to adapt to multiple and changing priorities
Also asks
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.
Also asks
Beware of anyone requesting financial or personal information.
Also asks
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.
Also asks
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.
Also asks
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.

What it pays

Benefits

  • Medical
  • Dental
  • Vision
  • Prescription Drug Plan
  • Paid Time Off
  • 401(K) with company match
More benefits (4)
  • Discounted stock plan
  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • SoFi Student Loan Refinancing Program
  • Employee Assistance Program

The role and schedule

Weekends
Weekends required

The workplaceFrom Medicare Care Compare, Sep 2026 · ANCC.

The George Washington University Hospital logo
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

Worth asking

  • Can you walk me through base pay range and differentials?
  • What should I expect for weekly hours, holiday, call, and rotation?
More questions to ask
  • What orientation, preceptor time, and ongoing unit support are included?
  • How are patient load, floating, and staffing support handled day to day?
Build questions for this role

Your fit

On your path

Med surg is open from year one. A broad first base while you learn which path pulls harder.

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Responsibilities

Join a high-acuity Neuro Ortho unit at George Washington University Hospital, where you’ll care for complex patients—including stroke, TBI, and spine cases—while building advanced clinical skills in a leading academic medical center.

Unit Overview

Comprehensive Stroke Unit Level IV Epilepsy Center

Patient population includes

  • Stroke and neurologic conditions
  • Traumatic brain injury
  • Spine and orthopedic surgery patients
  • Why Join This Unit
  • High-acuity experience in neuro and trauma care
  • Strong clinical support and leadership
  • Opportunities for professional growth in an academic setting
  • Supportive staffing models designed for high-acuity care
  • Flexible scheduling with self-scheduling options and balanced weekend rotations

What You’ll Do

  • Provide patient-centered care for neuro, trauma, and post-operative patients
  • Monitor and assess complex neurologic conditions
  • Collaborate with physicians and interdisciplinary teams
  • Support patients and families through recovery and education

GWUH Offers Comprehensive Benefits Such As

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

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. Requirements specified for specialty unit

Skills

  • Effective communication skills, both verbal and written
  • Effective interpersonal skills
  • Ability to maintain confidentiality
  • Ability to adapt to multiple and changing priorities

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

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.

What's around it?

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

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