Staff Position

Medical-Surgical Registered Nurse
The George Washington University Hospital
Washington, DC

$29-44/hour
Posted TodayFrom the web

Description

Med Surg RN Full Time Day Shift


Responsibilities

Why This Med Surg RN Role

 

Join a high‑acuity Medical‑Surgical inpatient team at The George Washington University Hospital, a 395‑bed academic medical center located in downtown Washington, DC. This full‑time day shift role offers flexible scheduling, supportive patient ratios, and consistent unit leadership, creating a positive environment where nurses can focus on high‑quality care. Ideal for RNs who enjoy fast‑paced Med Surg nursing, strong teamwork, and caring for a diverse adult patient population.

 

Position Summary

The Med Surg Registered Nurse provides safe, competent, and patient‑centered nursing care in accordance with hospital policies and professional standards. The RN serves as a key member of the healthcare team, supporting positive patient outcomes while demonstrating service excellence at all times.

 

Key Responsibilities

  • Deliver high‑quality, patient‑centered Med Surg nursing care
  • Monitor and assess patient conditions and responses to treatment
  • Collaborate with physicians, APPs, and interdisciplinary teams
  • Support patients and families throughout hospitalization
  • Maintain accurate documentation and uphold confidentiality standards
  • Adapt to changing priorities in a dynamic inpatient environment

 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

  • Current RN License in good standing with state licensing board.
  • Graduate of an accredited or NLN-approved RN program.
  • Prefer one year full time or three years part time experience in acute care setting.
  • BLS certification 

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  during 2025 were $17.4 billionIn 2026, UHS was again recognized as one of Fortune 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.

 

Pay Transparency: To encourage pay transparency, promote pay equity, and proactively address regulations, UHS and all our subsidiaries will comply with all applicable state or local laws or regulations which require employers to provide wage or salary range information to job applicants and employees. Salary offers may be based on key factors such as education and related experience.

 

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.

 

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Pay

Average District of Columbia Staff Position Pay

$40.08/hour

The average salary for a Med Surg is 18% lower than the US average of $47.

Estimate based on Bureau of Labor Statistics data.