RN - MS​/General Surgery​/Night

Join a high-acuity General Surgery / Med-Surg team at a leading Washington, DC hospital. This full-time day shift role offers the opportunity to care for complex surgical patients, develop advanced clinical skills, and grow within a supportive, team-driven environment known for strong leadership and collaborative care.

• Bariatric Center of Excellence designation
• High-acuity patient population, including:
  • Laparoscopic & minimally invasive procedures
  • Bariatric surgery
  • Tracheostomies
  • Kidney & liver transplants
  • Trauma and complex surgical cases

• Diverse surgical exposure across multiple specialties
• Supportive staffing models designed for high-acuity care
• Flexible scheduling with self-scheduling options and balanced weekend rotations
• Strong unit leadership and collaborative culture
• Clear pathways for career growth

• Deliver high-quality, patient-centered surgical nursing care
• Support patients through pre- and post-operative recovery
• Collaborate with physicians, APPs, and interdisciplinary teams
• Advocate for patients and families in a fast-paced environment

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:

• Graduate of an accredited or NLN-approved RN program.
• 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

• Effective communication skills, both verbal and written
• Effective interpersonal skills
• Ability to maintain confidentiality
• Ability to adapt to multiple and changing priorities

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 during 2025 were $17.4 billion. In 2026, UHS was again recognized as one of Fortune 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

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.