Registered Nurse RN General Surgery

Responsibilities

Join Our Exceptional Team at George Washington University Hospital

Since opening its doors in 2002, George Washington University Hospital has been at the forefront of medical innovation, providing cutting‑edge care in a state‑of‑the‑art facility. As a 395‑bed tertiary care academic medical center located in the heart of downtown Washington, DC, our hospital is renowned for its Level I Trauma Center and Level III NICU. We offer unparalleled expertise in cardiac, cancer, neurosciences, women’s health, and advanced surgical procedures, including robotic and minimally invasive techniques.

Operated by Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS), one of the nation’s leading healthcare providers, we are committed to excellence in patient care and organizational growth.

GWUH offers comprehensive benefits such as:

• Challenging and rewarding work environment
• Competitive Compensation
• Career development opportunities across UHS and our 300+ locations!
• Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision, and Prescription Drug Plan
• Generous Paid Time Off
• 401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan
• Tuition Reimbursement
• SoFi Student Loan Refinancing Program
• Employee Assistance Program
• Career development opportunities within UHS and its Subsidiaries
• More information available on our Benefits Guest Website:

Unit

Summary:

The 39‑bed unit is dedicated to providing high‑quality pre/post general surgical care as well as managing the Bariatric Surgery Center of Excellence. The RN will be responsible for providing patient‑focused nursing care to patients with various surgical needs, including laparoscopic cholecystectomies, tracheostomies, kidney and liver transplants, and trauma patients.

Position Summary:

Provides safe, competent nursing care for patients in accordance with facility policies, standards, and philosophy. Provides professional leadership and support to the healthcare team. The concepts of patient‑centered care provide the foundation for all nursing care. Demonstrates Service Excellence standards at all times.

• Graduate of an accredited or NLN-approved RN program.
• BLS certification.
• Current state nursing license.
• Preferred: one year full‑time or three years part‑time experience in an acute care setting.

If you have already submitted your application online and have a specific question, please feel free to contact Stephanie, Human Resources Recruiter at 202‑715‑5671. Please allow two to three business days for the manager to review your application. Thank you for your interest!

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