OR RN — High-Acuity Surgical Care in DC

Universal Health Services; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Generous paid time off (PTO)

Excellent medical, dental, vision, and

Prescription drug plans

401(k) with company match

Job summary

The George Washington University Hospital, part of Universal Health Services, is seeking an OR Registered Nurse to provide direct patient care in a high-acuity surgical environment in Washington, DC. You will circulate or scrub, support pre-op and intra-op care, and maintain sterile technique and infection control throughout procedures.

You will collaborate with surgeons, anesthesia providers, and surgical techs to ensure patient safety and optimal outcomes.

Qualifications

• DC RN license or eligible for DC licensure
• BLS and ACLS (AHA-certified)
• Minimum 1 year of experience in the Operating Room or Perioperative setting
• CNOR certification (preferred)

Responsibilities

• Circulate or scrub for surgical procedures across multiple specialties
• Perform pre-op assessments and intra-op monitoring
• Maintain aseptic techniques and 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

Skills

OR circulating / scrubbing

Direct patient care

Team collaboration

Education

BSN (preferred)

Job description

The George Washington University Hospital, part of Universal Health Services, is seeking an OR Registered Nurse to provide direct patient care in a high-acuity surgical environment in Washington, DC. You will circulate or scrub, support pre-op and intra-op care, and maintain sterile technique and infection control throughout procedures.

You will collaborate with surgeons, anesthesia providers, and surgical techs to ensure patient safety and optimal outcomes.