Full Time OR RN - Surgery (Full Time/AM)

The George Washington University Hospital Northwest Washington, DC 20037, US

Responsibilities

About GW Hospital

The George Washington University Hospital is a 395-bed academic medical center located in the heart of Washington, DC, in partnership with the George Washington University School of Medicine and Health Sciences. As a nationally recognized center of clinical excellence and innovation, we offer world-class care across a wide range of specialties. Our nurses play a vital role in shaping the patient experience, contributing to research, and driving improvements in care outcomes.

Operating Room Overview

Our state-of-the-art Operating Room handles over 10,000 surgical cases per year, spanning trauma, neurosurgery, orthopedics, robotics, general surgery, and open-heart procedures. With 17 modern OR suites and dedicated support teams, we provide high-acuity, high-complexity care while fostering continuous learning and professional growth.

Position Summary

As an OR RN at GW Hospital, you will deliver direct patient care during surgical procedures, ensuring a safe, sterile, and efficient environment. You will work closely with a multidisciplinary surgical team to provide outstanding care and uphold the highest standards of patient safety.

Main Tasks

• 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

Qualifications

Required:

• 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

Preferred:

• CNOR certification

• Experience in trauma or high-acuity surgical environments

• Bachelor's degree in Nursing (BSN)

Benefit & Rewards Highlights 

Challenging and rewarding work environment 
Competitive Compensation & Generous Paid Time Off 
Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision, and Prescription Drug Plans 
401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan 
SoFi Student Loan Refinancing Program 
Tuition savings to continue your nursing education with Chamberlain University
Career development opportunities within UHS and its 300+ Subsidiaries!

More information is available on our Benefits Guest Website: benefits.uhsguest.com 

About Universal Health Services

One of the nation's largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services, Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS), has built an impressive record of achievement and performance. Growing steadily since its inception as an esteemed Fortune 500® corporation, the company reported annual revenues of $17.4 billion in 2025. In 2026, UHS was again recognized as one of Fortune's World's Most Admired Companies™, and in 2025, was listed in Forbes ' ranking of America's largest public companies.

Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, UHS has approximately 101,500 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 in 40 U.S. states, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico, and the United Kingdom. For additional information, visit www.uhs.com.

EEO Statement: All UHS subsidiaries are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates. UHS subsidiaries are equal opportunity employers and as such, openly support and fully commit to recruitment, selection, placement, promotion and compensation of individuals without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), genetic information, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. We believe that diversity and inclusion among our teammates are critical to our success.

Avoid and Report Recruitment Scams: At UHS and all our subsidiaries, our Human Resources departments and recruiters are here to help prospective candidates by matching skill set and experience with the best possible career path at UHS and our subsidiaries. During the recruitment process, no recruiter or employee will request financial or personal information (e.g., Social Security Number, credit card or bank information, etc.) from you via email. Our recruiters will not email you from a public webmail service such as Hotmail, Gmail, or Yahoo Mail. If you suspect a fraudulent job posting or job-related email that mentions UHS or its subsidiaries, we encourage you to report such concerns to the appropriate law enforcement authorities. We encourage you to refer to legitimate UHS and UHS subsidiary career websites to verify job opportunities and not rely on unsolicited calls from recruiters.

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