Med Surg RN Neuro Ortho Full Time Days
The George Washington University Hospital
Washington, DC
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Posted Aug 26, 2026 · Last seen active Aug 27, 2026
What this means for you
The George Washington University Hospital is an academic medical center — teaching floors, residents in the halls, and more sub-specialties to grow into. It's a day shift — the busiest hours, the fullest crew, and your evenings back.
What the listing says
- Shift
- Days
- Weekends, holidays, call
- Weekends required
- Facility
- Academic medical center
About this role
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Skills for this role
Certifications
Requirements
- RN
- specified for specialty unit
About the employer
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…
What reviewers appreciate
- No mandatory overtime; nurses can schedule their own shifts
- L.E.A.R.N. Clinical Nurse Advancement Program with monetary rewards
- Professional development allowance and annual education allowance
What reviewers flag
- Work environment described as 'challenging,' which may indicate high-acuity or high-pressure conditions typical of a Level I Trauma Center in an urban academic medical center
- Limited specific negative feedback available from provided sources to fully assess workplace challenges
Living in Washington, DC
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.
- Metro price level · Washington area
- 9% above the national average
- BEA index 108.9 (100 = national)
- Median gross rent
- $1,954/mo
- rent and tenant-paid utilities
- Median household income
- $109,870/yr
- all local households, not nurse pay
U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis · 2024 metro Regional Price Parities · Census ACS 2024
On your path
Med surg is open from year one. A broad first base while you learn which path pulls harder.
Worth asking
The posting doesn’t answer these. Good ones to ask a recruiter or in the interview.
- Can you walk me through the base pay range and differentials?
- What should I expect for weekly hours, holiday, call, and rotation?
- What orientation, preceptor time, and ongoing unit support are included?
- How are patient load, floating, and staffing support handled day to day?
