{"id":6178,"date":"2023-01-03T18:55:32","date_gmt":"2023-01-03T18:55:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.vivian.com\/community\/?p=6178"},"modified":"2024-08-07T17:12:09","modified_gmt":"2024-08-07T17:12:09","slug":"washington-d-c-location-guide","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.vivian.com\/community\/travel-guides\/washington-d-c-location-guide\/","title":{"rendered":"Washington, D.C.: Healthcare Employment Location Guide"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Besides government-driven agendas, the nation\u2019s capital is a beautiful city featuring impressive architecture and spectacular scenery enhanced by four distinct seasons. Washington, D.C., can be an exciting place to live and work, with tons of iconic historical attractions, renowned museums and unique cafes, boutiques, farmer\u2019s markets and other shopping and dining venues. It also boasts a thriving nightlife and a fantastic variety of art, cultural, food and music festivals every year. While the largest employers in Washington, D.C., are government entities (obviously), healthcare employers are also plentiful. Nurses and allied health professionals <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.vivian.com\/explore\/washington-dc\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">working in Washington, D.C.<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, find much to love about this compact city on the Potomac River.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>Top Hospitals in Washington, D.C.<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-6182\" src=\"https:\/\/www.vivian.com\/community\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2023\/01\/George-Washington-University-Hospital-Resized2-scaled-e1672770651516.jpg\" alt=\"George Washington University Medical Center\" width=\"1200\" height=\"630\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">According to DC Health, the nation\u2019s capital boasts six acute care hospitals, two long-term acute care hospitals, an acute care children\u2019s hospital and four specialty services hospitals in the city. Healthcare professionals also have numerous ambulatory care centers, ambulatory surgical centers, dialysis facilities, home health agencies, hospice facilities, intermediate care facilities, maternity centers, nursing homes and substance abuse treatment facilities in which to find employment.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The District of Columbia Department of Employment Services estimates that employment at hospitals in the greater Washington, D.C. metro area will increase by 6.6% from 2020 to 2030, creating even more opportunities for healthcare professionals looking for permanent and travel positions in the area. In 2019, healthcare and social assistance was the fourth-largest sector of employment, with about 11% of all private sector jobs in the District within the healthcare industry. <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.vivian.com\/community\/career-resources\/healthcare-employers-in-washington-dc\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Top healthcare employers in Washington, D.C.<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, include the following:\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.vivian.com\/facilities\/medstar-washington-hospital-center-washington-dc\/\"><b>MedStar Washington Hospital Center<\/b><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: MedStar Washington ranked as the No. 2 hospital in Washington, D.C., and ranked nationally in cardiology and heart surgery in 2022-2023. It also rated high performing in three adult specialties and 12 procedures or conditions. This 912-bed academic and research center is a general medical, surgical and teaching hospital and the largest, busiest hospital in the greater Washington, D.C., metropolitan region. It\u2019s renowned for handling the most complex cases in the region, including those involving cardiovascular disease, stroke, trauma, neurosurgery, cancer and burn patients.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.vivian.com\/facilities\/medstar-georgetown-university-hospital-washington-dc\/\"><b>MedStar Georgetown University Hospital<\/b><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Ranked the No. 3 hospital in Washington, D.C., MedStar Georgetown ranked nationally in treating cancer in 2022-2023. It also rated high performing in five adult specialties and six procedures or conditions, including performing colon cancer and lung cancer surgeries. MedStar Georgetown is a 609-bed teaching hospital and the first in Washington, D.C., to receive Magnet recognition for its excellence in nursing care in 2004. Other notable awards and recognition include the designation by the National Cancer Institute as a Comprehensive Cancer Center, national accreditation from the Commission on Cancer of the American College of Surgeons and the Joint Commission\u2019s Comprehensive Stroke Center Certification.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.vivian.com\/facilities\/sibley-memorial-hospital-washington-dc\/\"><b>Johns Hopkins Medicine-Sibley Memorial Hospital<\/b><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Sibley Memorial is a 342-bed acute care, medical and surgical facility ranked as the No. 7 hospital in Washington, D.C., in 2022-2023. It also rated high performing in nine procedures or conditions, including treating kidney failure, stroke and hip fractures, and performing back surgeries and hip and knee replacement. Healthcare staff deliver a broad range of medical services, from primary care to specialized treatment. This close-knit, highly sophisticated community hospital believes in investing in its employees as people and professionals, providing an atmosphere rich in personal and professional satisfaction.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.vivian.com\/facilities\/childrens-national-rn\/\"><b>Children&#8217;s National Hospital<\/b><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Nationally ranked in 10 children\u2019s specialties, Children\u2019s National Hospital ranked No. 5 nationwide on the Best Children\u2019s Hospital Honor Roll in 2022-2023, with a first-place national ranking in neonatology. It also ranked as the No. 1 children\u2019s hospital in Washington, D.C., and No. 2 in the Mid-Atlantic area. Children\u2019s National is a 323-bed teaching hospital with an on-site PICU, NICU, pediatric emergency department and children\u2019s wellness program. It&#8217;s received Magnet recognition for its excellence in nursing since 2010 and earned the LGBTQ+ Healthcare Equality Leader designation from the Human Rights Campaign Foundation in 2022.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><b>Average Nurse and Allied Health Pay Rates in\u00a0Washington, D.C.<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Vivian\u00a0had more than 2,500 postings for various\u00a0nursing or <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">allied health jobs<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0in Washington, D.C.,\u00a0in the last week of 2022. Positions included staff and travel roles at top hospitals and other healthcare facilities throughout the District of Columbia. Just over the border, we also listed more than 7,000 <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.vivian.com\/nursing\/travel\/virginia\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">jobs in Virginia<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and more than 5,000 <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.vivian.com\/nursing\/travel\/maryland\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">jobs in Maryland<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> during this period. The following table demonstrates the average and max pay for RNs and allied health workers in Washington, D.C., going into 2023.<\/span><\/p>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Discipline<\/b><\/td>\n<td>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><b>Average Pay Rate<\/b><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><b>Max Pay Rate<\/b><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.vivian.com\/nursing\/washington-dc\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Staff Registered Nurse<\/span><\/a><\/td>\n<td>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">$50\/hour<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">$69\/hour<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.vivian.com\/nursing\/travel\/washington-dc\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Travel Registered Nurse<\/span><\/a><\/td>\n<td>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">$2,837\/week<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">$6,029\/week<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.vivian.com\/allied-health\/washington-dc\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Staff Allied Health Professional<\/span><\/a><\/td>\n<td>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">$43\/hour<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">$46\/hour<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.vivian.com\/allied-health\/travel\/washington-dc\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Travel Allied Health Professional<\/span><\/a><\/td>\n<td>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">$2,658\/week<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">$4,269\/week<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Top recruited nursing specialties included med-surg, home health, ICU, OR, ED, clinical, float, labor and delivery, telemetry, intermediate care, PCU, pediatric, NICU, nurse case management and nurse management. In-demand allied health professionals included pharmacy technicians, medical assistants, phlebotomists, respiratory therapists and CVOR, cath lab, IR, sterile processing, CT, ultrasound, MRI, surgical and medical techs. You can easily check the average and max salaries for any discipline and location with <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.vivian.com\/salary\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Vivian\u2019s salary tool<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>Cost of Living in Washington, D.C.<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Washington, D.C.\u2019s\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/meric.mo.gov\/data\/cost-living-data-series\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">cost of living index<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0was 153.4 during the third quarter of 2022, putting its living costs higher than every state except Hawaii. Housing plays a significant role in the elevated living costs in the nation\u2019s capital, as these costs are some of the highest in the country. The price of homes to rent or buy generally runs more than double the national average.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">According to RentCafe, the average monthly rent in Washington, D.C., was $2,356 in September 2022, and the average home price was around $1 million. <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">However, Rocket Homes listed the average home price for this area at about $655,000 and had several home sale listings between $200,000 and $500,000 at the close of 2022. Healthcare workers may also find lower housing costs in some of the many suburbs surrounding the D.C. area.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Conversely, Washington, D.C., is <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kiplinger.com\/state-by-state-guide-taxes\/district-of-columbia\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">relatively tax-friendly<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to middle-class families. It has a graduated income tax system, ranging from 4% to 10.75%. Under this system, you\u2019d pay 4% on your first $10,000 of your yearly income, then it goes up from there, but the highest amount doesn\u2019t kick in until your income hits the $1 million mark. Healthcare professionals don\u2019t usually reach this bracket.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Another perk is the district-wide sales tax of 6%, much lower than in many states, and groceries are tax-exempt. Property taxes are the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.dcfpi.org\/all\/taxes-in-the-district-the-evolution-of-dc-tax-rates-since-the-early-2000s\/\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">lowest in the region<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and lower than the national average, with homestead exemptions available for staff healthcare workers who own and occupy their homes.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>Top Locations to Live in Washington, D.C.<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-6179\" src=\"https:\/\/www.vivian.com\/community\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2023\/01\/Row-Houses-in-Washington-D.C.-Resized-scaled-e1672769958651.jpg\" alt=\"Neighborhood in Washington, D.C.\" width=\"1200\" height=\"630\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Washington, D.C., is an eclectic city with more than 30 distinct neighborhoods, from quaint to colorful, and each one is unique. Thanks to the District\u2019s walkability and extensive public transportation system, nurses and allied health professionals can live where it feels like home and still be able to explore the area and get to work quickly and easily. Some of the most renowned neighborhoods include these historic areas.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>Capitol Hill<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Capitol Hill is probably one of Washington, D.C.\u2019s most famous neighborhoods, and it\u2019s definitely one of its oldest. Stretching across the city\u2019s Southeast and Northeast quadrants, it features well-maintained townhouses and all the government buildings you\u2019d expect, including the Capitol, Supreme Court, Library of Congress and congressional buildings. This neighborhood is often home to families, young professionals and long-time residents. It offers convenient access to various restaurants, coffee shops, grocery stores, fitness centers, parks and other amenities. Capitol Hill is also home to the famous Eastern Market and the National Mall, giving residents even more reasons to remain within the neighborhood. When you need to access other parts of the city, it has several Metro stops, making getting around super easy.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Georgetown<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>On the Northwest side of Washington, flanking the Potomac River, is the Georgetown neighborhood. It\u2019s the city\u2019s oldest and most upscale neighborhood, with impeccably maintained, historic row houses, walk-up apartment buildings and new townhomes. Narrow, tree-lined cobblestone streets radiate charm, with plenty of amenities nestled among residential areas. Restaurants range from no-frills cafes to upscale dining establishments, and residents enjoy plenty of high-end shops, nightlife spots and greenspaces for spending time outdoors. Georgetown also offers supreme walkability, making it easy to get around the neighborhood, but accessing public transportation can be a bit difficult as it doesn\u2019t have a Metro station.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Foggy Bottom<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Foggy Bottom earned its name from the morning mist that rolls off the Potomac River and is convenient for nurses and allied health professionals working at nearby George Washington University Hospital. Residents tend to be college students, young professionals or couples without children, as there aren\u2019t any elementary schools in this neighborhood. Housing options lean towards co-ops and high-rise condominiums, with very few single-family homes available. Proximity to George Washington University and the Kennedy Center means a wide selection of cafes, coffee shops, bars and nightly entertainment. Dupont Circle is within walking distance, providing all the shopping and dining venues you might be missing, and the neighborhood has easy access to a major Metro station and several bus lines.<\/p>\n<p><strong>The Suburbs<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Many young professionals and families seeking single-family homes and\/or cheaper housing choose to live in the suburbs. Cities just over the border, like Arlington or Alexandria, Virginia, and Silver Spring or Bethesda, Maryland, have relatively short commutes, between 5 and 30 minutes by car. They also offer easy access to the Metro rail or bus lines that take you right into Washington to eliminate the drive. Living in one of these nearby cities not only provides easy access to all of Washington, D.C.\u2019s amenities but also offers plenty of their own, including restaurants, stores, parks, nightlife and top-notch schools for healthcare workers with children.<\/p>\n<h3><b>Popular Washington, D.C. Attractions<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Nestled between southern Maryland and northern Virginia, Washington, D.C., sits along the Potomac River and offers an active lifestyle filled with lots of interesting things to see and do. The sheer number of sites and places teeming with history can occupy a lot of your time between shifts. The Smithsonian Museum complex alone can take days to explore fully. Should you ever tire of Washington\u2019s plentiful attractions, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.vivian.com\/community\/travel-guides\/location-guide-virginia\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">visiting Virginia<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> or Maryland offers even more to see and do just over the border. Whether you\u2019re looking for cultural hotspots, museums, or monuments, Washington, D.C., has you covered with some of the most popular attractions in the nation, including these.<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><b>U.S. Capitol Building<\/b><\/h4>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-6183\" src=\"https:\/\/www.vivian.com\/community\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2023\/01\/Washington-DC-Capitol-Resized2-scaled-e1672770944969.jpg\" alt=\"Washington, DC Capitol Building\" width=\"1200\" height=\"630\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Anyone spending any time in D.C. should take a tour of the United States Capitol Building at least once. The nation\u2019s capitol provides tours, activities and programs free of charge to the public. Interactive exhibits and hands-on learning activities give visitors a glimpse into how Congress works and provides the history of the U.S. Capitol.<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><b>National Archives Museum<\/b><\/h4>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-6184\" src=\"https:\/\/www.vivian.com\/community\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2023\/01\/National-Archives-Resized-scaled-e1672771079745.jpg\" alt=\"National Archives in Washington, D.C.\" width=\"1200\" height=\"630\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Another must-see attraction is the National Archives Museum, where you can see original copies of the country\u2019s founding documents, including the Declaration of Independence, Constitution and Bill of Rights. You can also read hand-written letters from George Washington, Alexander Hamilton and John F. Kennedy. Discover other treasures in the stacks of the Public Vaults, where you can actually touch certain historical documents and photos.<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><b>Monuments and Memorials<\/b><\/h4>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-6180\" src=\"https:\/\/www.vivian.com\/community\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2023\/01\/Lincoln-Memorial-Resized-scaled-e1672770028768.jpg\" alt=\"Lincoln Memorial\" width=\"1200\" height=\"630\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Washington, D.C., is renowned for its monuments and memorials. These permanent symbols of great leaders and moments in time bear witness to our nation\u2019s history. Besides the big three, the Washington Monument, Lincoln Memorial and Jefferson Memorial, the city is brimming with iconic sites you shouldn\u2019t miss. Popular spots on many monument tours include the Dwight D. Eisenhower Memorial and Franklin Delano Roosevelt, Martin Luther King, Jr., Iwo Jima, Korean War, World War II and Vietnam Veterans memorials. Notable dignitaries from other countries displayed in bronze on Embassy Row include Winston Churchill, Mahatma Gandhi and Nelson Mandela. Most monuments and memorials are open 24 hours daily and are free of charge or have a nominal fee.<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><b>National Mall<\/b><\/h4>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-6185\" src=\"https:\/\/www.vivian.com\/community\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2023\/01\/National-Mall-Washington-Memorial-area-Resized-scaled-e1672771575961.jpg\" alt=\"National Mall - Washington Memorial area\" width=\"1200\" height=\"630\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This amazing outdoor venue runs from the U.S. Capitol to the Lincoln Memorial on the banks of the Potomac River. Not only is the National Mall the site of several iconic memorials and monuments primarily along Constitution Avenue, but it\u2019s also home to 1,000 acres of greenspace, three distinct golf courses, the East Potomac Tennis Center, a heated public pool, paddle boats on the Tidal Basin and fishing opportunities along the banks of the Tidal Basin and East and West Potomac Park. You\u2019ll also find numerous museums on the National Mall, most with free admission, including the National Gallery of Art, United States Holocaust Memorial Museum, National Museum of American History, National Museum of African American History and Culture and many more.<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><b>Smithsonian Institution<\/b><\/h4>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-6186\" src=\"https:\/\/www.vivian.com\/community\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2023\/01\/Smithsonian-Front-Resized-scaled-e1672771827867.jpg\" alt=\"Entrance to Smithsonian Institution\" width=\"1200\" height=\"630\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Speaking of museums, the world-renowned Smithsonian Institution encompasses 17 museums, art galleries and a zoo. It\u2019s the world\u2019s largest museum and research complex. The Smithsonian\u2019s 1.5 million-square-foot National Museum of Natural History is the most visited natural history museum in the world and boasts an awe-inspiring collection of more than 140 million items. The museum regularly rotates displays featuring dinosaur bones, ancient Egyptian mummies and the Hope Diamond, to name a few. Like all Smithsonian museums in Washington, D.C., the Museum of Natural History doesn\u2019t charge an entry fee and is open every day except Christmas Day.<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><b>Washington, D.C. Foodie Scene<\/b><\/h4>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-6187\" src=\"https:\/\/www.vivian.com\/community\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2023\/01\/Food-Trucks-National-Mall-Resized-scaled-e1672771900352.jpg\" alt=\"Food trucks line up on the National Mall near the U.S. Capitol.\" width=\"1200\" height=\"630\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As the United States political epicenter, Washington, D.C. attracts a diverse array of people. Hence, its culinary scene is a hotbed of creativity reflecting the melting pot of cultures and ethnicities in the nation\u2019s capital. Nurses and allied health professionals will discover tons of interesting eateries, from trendy tapas joints and zesty Spanish cuisine to succulent oyster shooters and haute cuisine at historic high-end restaurants worthy of any gourmand. The Atlas District features a strip of ethnic restaurants offering Caribbean street food, Belgian fare, Japanese dishes, Mediterranean cuisine and much more.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Quintessential restaurants like 1789 and The Hamilton serve traditional and contemporary seasonal menus filled with local flavors and fresh regional ingredients for those wanting a traditional taste of Washington. On the flip side, food trucks have become extremely popular in D.C., especially along the National Mall. These restaurants on wheels serve every type of food imaginable, offering an eclectic dining experience just steps from the Capitol.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>Getting Around the Nation\u2019s Capital<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Washington, D.C., is a surprisingly walkable city, with many residents and visitors using their own two feet to get around. For those needing to travel more than a few blocks, going by car isn\u2019t advised. D.C. regularly ranks as the worst city for driving nationwide, and taxis are incredibly pricey options. However, the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority (WMATA) public transportation system offers several convenient ways to get around D.C. and nearby states.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Its Metrorail system has six color-coded rail lines, with a seventh under construction, picking up and dropping off riders at 100 stations throughout the District and into Maryland and Virginia. The WMATA also operates more than 1,500 buses along 270 routes. You can even take a Metro train to the closest of the area\u2019s three airports, Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport in Arlington, Virginia, or take the Silver Line Metrorail train that went online in November 2022 to Washington Dulles International Airport located about 30 miles northwest of Washington, D.C.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you\u2019re looking for a new staff or travel nursing or allied health job in the nation\u2019s capital, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.vivian.com\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Vivian Health<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> can help. Our platform connects healthcare professionals with top employers in Washington and around the country by focusing on <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.vivian.com\/salary\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">salary transparency<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, a speedier hiring process and matching the ideal candidate with the perfect job. 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