New Grad RN Residency Program All Specialties (February 2027 Cohort)

UHS; Washington (District of Columbia); In loco; USD 57.000 - 60.000; Tempo pieno

Vantaggi offerti da questo lavoro

Relocation assistance

Commuter benefits

Metro stipends

401(k) with match

Tuition reimbursement

Student loan refinancing (SoFi)

EAP support

Career development opportunities

Residency retention incentive

Descrizione del lavoro

The George Washington University Hospital in Washington, DC is inviting newly licensed RNs to join the February 2027 Nurse Residency Program. This one-year transition-to-practice experience includes hands-on clinical training, preceptor guidance, simulations, and monthly professional development, with learning across multiple units including ED, ICU, and NICU.

Participants will be matched to preferred units, benefit from dedicated 1:1 preceptorship, and have access to ongoing career development

Competenze

• Must have passed the NCLEX before the start of the program.
• Minimum GPA 3.0
• BLS (AHA or ARC)
• DC RN license required by start date

Formazione

DC RN license

Descrizione del lavoro

Registered Nurse (RN) - New Grad Residency Program (February 2027 Cohort)

The George Washington University Hospital - Washington, DC

Start Date: Monday, February 2027 (Exact date TBD)

Program Overview

Launch your nursing career at an academic medical center known for innovation, complexity, and impact. The George Washington University Hospital (GW Hospital) invites newly licensed nurses to join our February 2027 Nurse Residency Program — a structured, one-year transition-to-practice experience combining hands‑on clinical training, preceptor guidance, simulation, and monthly professional development sessions. You will practice in a Level I Trauma Center, Level III NICU, and Comprehensive Stroke Center — learning in the same environment that educates tomorrow's healthcare leaders.

Program Details & Available Units

New Grad RNs apply once under this posting and then rank their preferred units or specialty areas. Applicants are matched based on their preferences, clinical exposure, and hospital needs.

• Emergency Department
• Intensive Care
• Intermediate Care
• Medical‑Surgical
• General Surgery
• Neuro‑Ortho
• Oncology
• Operating Room
• Women’s Health- NICU, Postpartum, Labor & Delivery

Compensation & Benefits

• Starting Base Rate: $41.70 per hour
• Automatic Increase: After 6 months of successful residency participation, the base rate automatically increases to $43.79 per hour
• Shift Differentials: $4.00–$8.00 per hour (evening, night, weekend, and holiday)
• Relocation Assistance: Up to $6,000 for eligible candidates relocating to the DC area
• Commuter Benefits: $100 monthly commute subsidy and Metro stipends
• Comprehensive Benefits Package: Medical, dental, and vision insurance; PTO; 401(k) with match; tuition reimbursement; student loan refinancing via SoFi; EAP support; and robust career development opportunities.
• Residency Retention Incentive — your growth is built in from day one.

Program Highlights

• Dedicated 1:1 preceptor support with progressive competency goals
• Monthly residency classes and skills labs with our Clinical Education team
• Debriefs and mentorship sessions to support resilience and confidence
• Evidence‑based practice project and graduation presentation
• Ongoing career path options across GW Hospital and UHS facilities

Required

Qualifications

• Must have passed the NCLEX before the start of the program. It is strongly recommended to sit for a DC RN license when registering to take your boards.
• Minimum GPA 3.0
• BLS (AHA or ARC)
• DC RN license required by start date

Preferred

• Prior experience as a CNA, PCT, EMT, Unit Secretary, Extern, or similar clinical role
• Senior practicum or rotation in desired specialty

Application Process & Timeline

Selected candidates will be sent the Residency Questionnaire (rank your top three preferred units or specialties, GPA, license state, and graduation date).
Selected candidates will be invited for interviews and unit matching.

Program Length: 1 year

About The George Washington University Hospital

GW Hospital is a 395-bed academic medical center located in downtown Washington, DC, affiliated with the George Washington University School of Medicine and Health Sciences. As a nationally recognized leader in complex care, GW Hospital offers advanced services in neurosciences, trauma, heart and vascular care, women's health, oncology, and surgery.

About Universal Health Services

One of the nation’s largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services, Universal Health Services, Inc. (NYSE: UHS) has built an impressive record of achievement and performance. Growing steadily since its inception into an esteemed Fortune 300 corporation, annual revenues were $15.8 billion in 2024. During the year, UHS was again recognized as one of the World’s Most Admired Companies by Fortune; and listed in Forbes ranking of America’s Largest Public Companies. Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, UHS has approximately 99,000 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 all over the U.S. States, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico and the United Kingdom. www.uhs.com

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