OR Nurse: High-Acuity Surgery & Growth

Universal Health Services; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 95,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Generous PTO

Medical/Dental/Vision

401(k) with match

SoFi refinancing

Nursing education tuition

Career development

Job summary

George Washington University Hospital is a 395-bed academic medical center located in the heart of Washington, DC. The OR RN role delivers direct patient care during surgical procedures within a high-acuity setting, collaborating with a multidisciplinary team to ensure patient safety and optimal outcomes.

The position emphasizes adherence to sterile technique, accurate real-time documentation, and active involvement in ongoing professional development and quality improvement initiatives within

Qualifications

• Current DC RN license (or eligible for DC licensure).
• BLS and ACLS (must be AHA-certified).
• Minimum 1 year of experience in the Operating Room or Perioperative setting.

Responsibilities

• Circulate or scrub for surgical procedures across multiple specialties.
• Perform pre-op assessments and intra-op monitoring.
• Maintain aseptic techniques and enforce infection control policies.
• Collaborate with surgeons, anesthesia providers, and surgical techs.
• Document patient status and surgical events accurately and in real-time.
• Provide emotional support to patients and families pre- and post-procedure.
• Participate in staff training and continuous improvement initiatives.

Education

DC RN license

Tools

BLS certification

ACLS certification

Job description

George Washington University Hospital is a 395-bed academic medical center located in the heart of Washington, DC. The OR RN role delivers direct patient care during surgical procedures within a high-acuity setting, collaborating with a multidisciplinary team to ensure patient safety and optimal outcomes.

The position emphasizes adherence to sterile technique, accurate real-time documentation, and active involvement in ongoing professional development and quality improvement initiatives within