Question 1

How much do directors of nursing make in District of Columbia?

Accepted Answer

Too few open director of nursing jobs in District of Columbia post an hourly rate for a typical posted range yet. BLS measured a median of $74.59/hr ($155,140 a year) for medical and health services managers in District of Columbia (May 2025), against $59.55 nationally, 2nd highest of 52 states and territories. BLS does not measure specialties: these are the figures for nurse managers.

Question 2

Who is hiring directors of nursing in District of Columbia?

Accepted Answer

By open jobs on this board: MedStar Health (12), Ascension (1) and Harborside Health & Rehabilitation (1). In all, 4 employers have director of nursing jobs open in District of Columbia.

Question 3

Are directors of nursing in demand in District of Columbia?

Accepted Answer

15 director of nursing jobs are open in District of Columbia today at 4 employers on this board, about 7.5 for every 1,000 directors of nursing employed there (BLS counts 2,010, May 2025). Across the US, BLS projects employment of medical and health services managers to grow 24.2% over 2025-2035. BLS does not measure specialties: these are the figures for nurse managers.

Question 4

Which registered nurse and LPN jobs in District of Columbia are hiring immediately?

Accepted Answer

2 of the open registered nurse and LPN jobs here say so in their own posting: RN II - ICU (Day Shift) - Washington, DC at Johns Hopkins Medicine (Virtual Hiring Event - ICU RNs Date and Time: Wednesday, October 21st, 11 a.m.- 1 p.m Weekly Working...); Virtual Hiring Event - Labor and Delivery RNs - 11-5 - Washington, DC at Johns Hopkins Medicine.

Question 5

Which registered nurse and LPN jobs in District of Columbia pay weekly?

Accepted Answer

2 of the open registered nurse and LPN jobs here say so in their own posting: LPN - Private Duty Nursing at Maxim Healthcare Services (...an adult patient in their own home. Why Join Maxim Competitive Pay & Weekly Paychecks Health, Dental,...); RN Private Duty Nursing - Day Shift at Maxim Healthcare Services (...Adult patients in their own homes. Why Join Maxim Competitive Pay & Weekly Paychecks Health, Dental,...).

Question 6

Which registered nurse and LPN jobs in District of Columbia offer daily pay?

Accepted Answer

12 of the open registered nurse and LPN jobs here say so in their own posting: Hospital Registered Nurse RN at BridgePoint Continuing Care Hospital - Capitol Hill (...Roles Qualify for a $5,000 Sign-On Bonus (limited time!) Access to Daily Pay You chose nursing for a...); Hospital RN Supervisor at BridgePoint Continuing Care Hospital - Capitol Hill (...(plus Shift Diffs as applicable) PRN Rate of Pay: $50 Access to Daily Pay You chose nursing for a...); ICU Registered RN Night Shift - Limited Contract at BridgePoint Continuing Care Hospital - Capitol Hill (...and compliance with pay transparency requirements. Access to Daily Pay To be eligible for the contract:...). Every such job in District of Columbia.

Question 7

Which registered nurse and LPN jobs in District of Columbia want bilingual staff?

Accepted Answer

3 of the open registered nurse and LPN jobs here say so in their own posting: Admission RN at Capital Caring Health (Bilingual: Spanish. ...Ability to effectively communicate in English (verbal and written); bi-lingual in...); Admissions Nurse, RN - DC and Maryland at Capital Caring Health (Bilingual: Spanish. ...Ability to effectively communicate in English (verbal and written); bi-lingual in...); Registered Nurse (RN) - Day Triage Runner - Washington, DC at Capital Caring Health (Bilingual: Spanish. ...Ability to effectively communicate in English (verbal and written); bi-lingual in...).

Question 8

Which registered nurse and LPN jobs in District of Columbia hire with no experience?

Accepted Answer

2 of the open registered nurse and LPN jobs here say so in their own posting: Hospice Registered Nurse Case Manager RN at Affinity Hospice Management (...health, home care, or hospice nursing is preferred. Management experience not required. Responsible for...); LAUNCH Nurse Trainee Program at Children's National Hospital.

Question 9

Which registered nurse and LPN jobs in District of Columbia train you with pay?

Accepted Answer

1 of the open registered nurse and LPN jobs here says so in its own posting: LAUNCH Nurse Trainee Program at Children's National Hospital.

Question 10

Which registered nurse and LPN jobs in District of Columbia offer a sign-on bonus?

Accepted Answer

9 of the open registered nurse and LPN jobs here say so in their own posting: Hospital Registered Nurse RN at BridgePoint Continuing Care Hospital - Capitol Hill ($5,000 sign-on bonus); Hospital Registered Nurse RN at BridgePoint Continuing Care Hospital - National Harborside ($5,000 sign-on bonus); Registered Nurse (RN) - Day Triage Runner - Washington, DC at Capital Caring Health ($15,000 sign-on bonus). Every such job in District of Columbia.

Question 11

Which hospitals hiring registered nurse and LPN jobs in District of Columbia are Magnet hospitals?

Accepted Answer

38 of the open registered nurse and LPN jobs here say so in their own posting: Clinical Program Coordinator (RN) - Cardiovascular Procedures at Children's National Hospital (Magnet. ...and advancement of nursing excellence which translates into on-going Magnet designation....); Clinical Program Coordinator (RN) - Part Time - Dermatology at Children's National Hospital (Magnet. ...and advancement of nursing excellence which translates into on-going Magnet designation....); Clinical Resource Management Nurse Lead at Children's National Hospital (Magnet. ...initiatives. Contribute to the sustainability and advancement of Magnet designation. Ensure that...). Every such job in District of Columbia.

Question 12

Which registered nurse and LPN jobs in District of Columbia let you self-schedule?

Accepted Answer

6 of the open registered nurse and LPN jobs here say so in their own posting: Registered Nurse (RN) Emergency Department at MedStar Health (...on evidenced based practice. Schedule Full-time Fixed Night Shifts Self-scheduling; Six Week Schedules...); Registered Nurse (RN) Intermediate Care at MedStar Health (...require two years of IMC/Step-down RN experience). 6-week electronic self-scheduling. Key...); Registered Nurse (RN) Spine Surgery and Neurology Unit at MedStar Health (...shifts) Rotating Shift or Night Shift scheduling options available Self-Scheduling, 6-Week Schedules Key...). Every such job in District of Columbia.

Question 13

Which registered nurse and LPN jobs in District of Columbia offer relocation assistance?

Accepted Answer

37 of the open registered nurse and LPN jobs here say so in their own posting: Clinical Nurse Educator (RN) Pre and Post Operative Services at MedStar Health (...for each RN and up to $4,000 for each LPN that joins MedStar Health Relocation assistance up to $5,000...); Experienced Home Care Registered Nurse (RN) - $20k bonus - Washington D.C. area at MedStar Health (...for each RN and up to $4,000 for each LPN that joins MedStar Health Relocation assistance up to $5,000...); Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - Home Care - Washington D.C. area at MedStar Health (...for each RN and up to $4,000 for each LPN that joins MedStar Health Relocation assistance up to $5,000...). Every such job in District of Columbia.

Question 14

Which registered nurse and LPN jobs in District of Columbia are float pool jobs?

Accepted Answer

5 of the open registered nurse and LPN jobs here say so in their own posting: Critical Care Float Pool RN II - Central Nursing Resources at Children's National Hospital; Registered Nurse Float Pool at MedStar Health; Registered Nurse - Float Pool - Emergency/Pediatric Emergency at Universal Health Services. Every such job in District of Columbia.

Question 15

What do you need to work as a director of nursing in District of Columbia?

Accepted Answer

An RN license with several years of nursing and management experience. Registered nurse license (NCLEX-RN) (State board of nursing; exam by NCSBN; required in every state) and Nurse executive certification (NE-BC) (American Nurses Credentialing Center). Where a license is state-issued, it comes from District of Columbia's own board, unless a multistate compact covers it.

Question 16

How current are these jobs?

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