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Local Contract

Local Contract Nurse RN - OR - Operating Room
Washington, DC
George Washington University Hospital
5x8 hrs, Flexible

$85/hour

Overview

  • Start DateASAP
  • Shift Breakdown5x8 hrs
  • ShiftFlexible
  • Duration13 weeks
  • Facility Information
    Short Term Acute Care339 bedsOracle Cerner

Pay

Estimated pay
$85/hour

Benefits

  • Medical benefits
  • Dental benefits
  • Vision benefits
  • Life insurance

Qualifications

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Required
    License
  • District of Columbia Nursing License

Description

Job Description
Responsibilities

The George Washington University Hospital (GW Hospital) is a 395-bed tertiary care, academic medical center located in downtown Washington, DC, next to the Foggy Bottom metro. GW Hospital serves a diverse group of patients — from local residents to our nation’s leaders. As an academic medical center, GW Hospital has the resources and clinical expertise necessary to provide specialized, complex care. This expertise includes cardiac, cancer, neurosciences, women’s health, trauma, and advanced surgery including robotic and minimally invasive surgery.

GW Hospital is jointly owned and operated by George Washington University and a subsidiary of Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS), one of the nation's largest healthcare management companies. The GW School of Medicine and Health Sciences (SMHS), adjacent to the hospital, is the 11th oldest medical center in the country and the first in the nation’s capital.

The mission of GW Hospital is to provide the highest quality healthcare, advanced medical technology, and world-class service to its patients in an academic medical center dedicated to education and research.

POSITION SUMMARY

Provides safe, competent nursing care for patients in accordance with facility policies, standards, and philosophy. Provides professional leadership and support to the healthcare team. The concepts of Patient Centered Care will provide the foundation for all nursing care. Demonstrates Service Excellence standards at all times.

Qualifications

QUALIFICATIONS

Active DC License or eligibility
ACLS
NRP
BLS
Minimum 2 years of Nursing experience in Hospital OR / Surgical settings

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.

We believe that diversity and inclusion among our teammates is critical to our success.

Notice

At UHS and all our subsidiaries, our Human Resources departments and recruiters are here to help prospective candidates by matching skillset and experience with the best possible career path at UHS and our subsidiaries. We take pride in creating a highly efficient and best in class candidate experience. During the recruitment process, no recruiter or employee will request financial or personal information (Social Security Number, credit card or bank information, etc.) from you via email.
George Washington University Hospital Job ID #193007-2.

Facility

The George Washington University Hospital

2.8rating(24 reviews)
Compensation
3.5rating
Culture
2.9rating
Work Environment
2.9rating
3.0rating
Anonymous
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PACU - Post Anesthesia Care (RN)
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The George Washington University Hospital
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  • Short Term Acute Care
  • 339 beds
  • Oracle Cerner
ADDRESS900 23rd St NwWashington, DC 20037
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Employer

George Washington University Hospital

3.0rating(1 review)
Compensation
3.2rating
Culture
3.0rating
Work Environment
2.7rating
3.0rating
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Natalie B
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About
The George Washington University Hospital (GW Hospital) is a 395-bed tertiary care, academic medical center located in downtown Washington, DC. Featuring a Level I Trauma Center and a Level III NICU, GW Hospital offers clinical expertise in a variety of areas including cardiac, cancer, neurosciences, women’s health, and advanced surgery including robotic and minimally invasive surgery.We are experienced RNs and new graduates, empowered to foster positive patient outcomes through a collaborative practice model and evidence-based nursing practice. How will you define medicine?
Response timewithin an hour
Staff jobs$23–65/hour
Local contracts$23–65/hour
Per Diem / PRN roles$23–65/hour
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