Emergency Department - RN New Grad Residency Program - February 2027 Cohort
- BLS
- ACLS
- NRP
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This posting does not state an hourly rate. Emergency room nurses employed in District of Columbia earn a median of $49.30 an hour (source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics), according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (May 2025) (source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics).
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Responsibilities Join Our Exceptional Team at George Washington University Hospital Join a 52-bed Level I Trauma Center within a leading academic hospital where nurses are empowered to grow, lead, and redefine what nursing can be. Our Emergency Department provides care to a primarily adult patient population, with approximately 23% of our patients age 65 and older. We are a Joint Commission-certified Thrombectomy Capable Stroke Center and hold Bronze-level Geriatric Accreditation, reflecting our commitment to delivering specialized, high-quality care to complex patient populations. We are dedicated to redefining nursing through education, professional development, clinical excellence, and a culture that values every member of the team. Our dedicated ED Educator leads a structured orientation program based on the TSAM model, providing nurses with the support, education, and clinical experiences needed to build confidence and competence. Our partnership with Trauma Services further strengthens clinical development, with nurses progressing to trauma assignments as they demonstrate clinical readiness. At the heart of our department is a culture where patients come first, accountability matters, and professionalism is expected and valued. We believe exceptional patient care starts with a team that takes ownership of its practice, supports one another, communicates openly, and holds itself to a high standard. We are looking for nurses who are not only clinically driven, but who take pride in doing the right things for every patient, every time. Our nurses are empowered to speak up, take ownership, pursue growth, and contribute to a culture where excellence is a shared responsibility. If you are looking for an Emergency Department where you can build expertise, be challenged to grow, and be a part of a team committed to redefining nursing, we invite you to join us. 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 is available on our Benefits Guest Website: benefits.uhsguest.com Job 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 will provide the foundation for all nursing care. Demonstrates Service Excellence standards at all times. Qualifications Qualifications Graduate of an accredited or NLN-approved RN program. ACLS, NRP (or obtained within three months of employment) BLS Current state nursing license. Prefer one year full time or three years part time experience in acute care setting. Requirements specified for specialty unit 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 into an esteemed Fortune 500 corporation, annual revenues were $15.8 billion in 2024. UHS was again recognized as one of the World’s Most Admired Companies by Fortune; listed in Forbes ranking of America’s Largest Public Companies. Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, UHS has approximately 99,000 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 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. Avoid and Report Recruitment Scams: We are aware of a scam whereby imposters are posing as Recruiters from UHS, and our subsidiary hospitals and facilities. Beware of anyone requesting financial or personal information. 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.
Join Our Exceptional Team at George Washington University Hospital Join a 52-bed Level I Trauma Center within a leading academic hospital where nurses are empowered to grow, lead, and redefine what nursing can be. Our Emergency Department provides care to a primarily adult patient population, with approximately 23% of our patients age 65 and older. We are a Joint Commission-certified Thrombectomy Capable Stroke Center and hold Bronze-level Geriatric Accreditation, reflecting our commitment to delivering specialized, high-quality care to complex patient populations. We are dedicated to redefining nursing through education, professional development, clinical excellence, and a culture that values every member of the team. Our dedicated ED Educator leads a structured orientation program based on the TSAM model, providing nurses with the support, education, and clinical experiences needed to build confidence and competence. Our partnership with Trauma Services further strengthens clinical development, with nurses progressing to trauma assignments as they demonstrate clinical readiness. At the heart of our department is a culture where patients come first, accountability matters, and professionalism is expected and valued. We believe exceptional patient care starts with a team that takes ownership of its practice, supports one another, communicates openly, and holds itself to a high standard. We are looking for nurses who are not only clinically driven, but who take pride in doing the right things for every patient, every time. Our nurses are empowered to speak up, take ownership, pursue growth, and contribute to a culture where excellence is a shared responsibility. If you are looking for an Emergency Department where you can build expertise, be challenged to grow, and be a part of a team committed to redefining nursing, we invite you to join us. 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 is available on our Benefits Guest Website: benefits.uhsguest.com Job 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 will provide the foundation for all nursing care. Demonstrates Service Excellence standards at all times.
Qualifications Graduate of an accredited or NLN-approved RN program. ACLS, NRP (or obtained within three months of employment) BLS Current state nursing license. Prefer one year full time or three years part time experience in acute care setting. Requirements specified for specialty unit 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 into an esteemed Fortune 500 corporation, annual revenues were $15.8 billion in 2024. UHS was again recognized as one of the World’s Most Admired Companies by Fortune; listed in Forbes ranking of America’s Largest Public Companies. Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, UHS has approximately 99,000 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 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. Avoid and Report Recruitment Scams: We are aware of a scam whereby imposters are posing as Recruiters from UHS, and our subsidiary hospitals and facilities. Beware of anyone requesting financial or personal information. 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.
From Universal Health Services's job posting, checked 4 Nov 2026. The employer's own page is the final word on requirements and availability.
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About Universal Health Services
Universal Health Services is a hospital company based in King of Prussia, Pennsylvania, with more than 102,000 (source: Universal Health Services, Universal Health Services, Inc. to Present at September Healthcare Conferences (PR Newswire, Aug 25, 2026)) employees, 30 (source: Universal Health Services, Universal Health Services, Inc. to Present at September Healthcare Conferences (PR Newswire, Aug 25, 2026)) acute care hospitals and more than 380 (source: Universal Health Services, Universal Health Services, Inc. to Present at September Healthcare Conferences (PR Newswire, Aug 25, 2026)) behavioral health inpatient facilities in 40 (source: Universal Health Services, Universal Health Services, Inc. to Present at September Healthcare Conferences (PR Newswire, Aug 25, 2026)) states, Washington, DC, Puerto Rico, Ireland and the UK. Source: Universal Health Services, Universal Health Services, Inc. to Present at September Healthcare Conferences (PR Newswire, Aug 25, 2026)
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