6 Main Orthopedics/ Surgical Specialty Registered Nurse (RN)

MedStar Health’s Washington Hospital Center; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 58,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Culture

Career growth

Wellbeing

Reputation

Job summary

MedStar Georgetown University Hospital is seeking a Clinical Nurse in Washington, DC to deliver proficient nursing care to patients and families in a fast-paced, post-operative setting.

The role requires an active DC RN license and BLS, with ADN/BSN/MSN/CNL education. The unit emphasizes teamwork, mentorship, and a family-like culture, offering comprehensive benefits and professional growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• ADN/BSN/MSN/CNL required.
• Prior hospital-based clinical nursing experience preferred.
• Active DC RN License and Basic Life Support (BLS) required.

Responsibilities

• Deliver proficient nursing care to patients and families with varying needs and complexity.
• Identify current and potential problems, analyze trends in patient status, and plan interventions with the care team.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary team to ensure high-quality, evidence-based care.

Skills

Clinical nursing

Patient care

Education

ADN, BSN, MSN, or CNL

Job description

About the Job

*Updated Pay Rates!

MedStar Georgetown University Hospital Nursing Benefits
Free parking for associates
System-wide RN referral bonus program - up to $6000 per RN & $4000 per LPN
Relocation assistance up to $5000 if you live 50 miles away
Excellent comprehensive benefits for full and part-time employees
5-time Magnet hospital – only 14.5% of certified hospitals have achieved this status
Voted best hospital in DC many times over
Teaching and academic hospital

Available Roles
Full Time Rotating
PRN Rotating

Unit Highlights

Surgical Specialties/Orthopedics (6 Main) Our newly renovated adult 30-bed Surgical Specialties Unit is the largest inpatient department, with all-private rooms and the ability to offer continuous pulse oximetry. The nurses here provide exceptional post-operative care in a fast-paced environment. Common surgical procedures include joint replacement, spinal surgery, foot and/or ankle surgery, urological procedures, and reconstructive plastic surgery and wound management. This team is notable for its collaborative interdisciplinary practice. The culture is often described as a "family-like environment" in which nurses support one another and demonstrate outstanding teamwork. Clinical expertise, teamwork, and a commitment to the profession of nursing define the nursing practice on this unit.

Key Responsibilities

As a Clinical Nurse you will deliver proficient nursing care to patients and families whose needs range from uncomplicated to highly complex. You will identify current and potential complex problems of specific patient populations and critically analyzes trends and changes in patient status and plans appropriate interventions directly or indirectly through other nurses.

What We Offer

• Culture- Collaborative, inclusive, diverse, and supportive work environment.
• Career growth- Career mentoring to help you pursue your passions and gain skills to enhance your value.
• Wellbeing- Competitive salary and Total Rewards benefits to help keep you happy and healthy.
• Reputation- Regional & National recognition, advanced technology, and leading medical innovations.

Qualifications

• ADN, BSN, MSN, or CNL from an accredited School of Nursing required.
• Prior Hospital based Clinical Nursing Experience preferred.
• Active DC RN License and Basic Life Support for Healthcare providers required.

This position has a hiring range of

USD $42.00 - USD $69.43 /Hr.