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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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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.

Skills for this role

Stroke CareTBI careSpine CareNeurologic AssessmentPost Operative CarePatient Education

Certifications

BLS

Requirements

  • RN
  • specified for specialty unit

About the employer

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The George Washington University Hospital
Academic Medical Center

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…

395 beds
4.1 Google rating

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
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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.

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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

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