Responsibilities Why This Med Surg RN Role? Join a high-acuity
Med Surg / General Surgery team at
George Washington University Hospital, a 395-bed academic medical center in the heart of downtown Washington, DC. This is a
Day-shift Med Surg RN role supporting pre- and post-operative patients across a wide variety of surgical specialties, offering strong clinical exposure and long-term growth opportunities.
This role is ideal for RNs who enjoy
variety, collaboration, and developing advanced surgical nursing skills in a well-supported hospital environment.
Unit Overview- 39-bed General Surgery / Med Surg unit
- Pre- and post-operative care with bariatric surgery designation (Center of Excellence)
- Patient populations include:
- Laparoscopic & minimally invasive procedures
- Bariatric surgery
- Tracheostomies
- Kidney & liver transplants
- Trauma and complex surgical cases
- Opportunity to develop skills across multiple surgical specialties
What You'll Do- Provide safe, high-quality, patient-centered nursing care
- Collaborate with physicians, APPs, and interdisciplinary teams
- Support pre-op and post-op patients through recovery
- Deliver care aligned with facility policies and service excellence standards
- Serve as a clinical resource and advocate for patients and families
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
