OR RN - Operating Room / Surgery

Universal Health Services
paid time off, sick time, tuition reimbursement, 401(k)
United States, D.C., Washington
900 23rd Street Northwest (Show on map)
May 08, 2025
Responsibilities About GW Hospital The George Washington University Hospital is a 395-bed academic medical center located in the heart of Washington, D.C. 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. OR Overview Our state-of-the-art Operating Room handles over 10,000 surgical cases per year, ranging from trauma and neurosurgery to 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 Benefits Summary Competitive RN pay with shift differentials Sign-on bonuses for eligible candidates Paid time off (PTO), sick days, and holidays Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans 401(k) with employer match Tuition reimbursement and certification assistance Free parking and Metro benefits Clinical ladder and advancement opportunities Inclusive, diverse, and collaborative work environment 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) 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. 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. 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 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 is 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 client like Hotmail, Gmail, Yahoo Mail, etc. If you suspect a fraudulent job posting or job-related email mentioning UHS or its subsidiaries, we encourage you to report such concerns to appropriate law enforcement. 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.