--- title: Registered Nurse 6 Main Orthopedics/ Surgical Specialty description: MedStar Health is hiring for the Registered Nurse 6 Main Orthopedics/ Surgical Specialty role. See the full description and apply. type: job url: https://www.foundrole.com/jobs/registered-nurse-6-main-orthopedics-surgical-specialty-at-medstar-health-01a0b3d0-c5f3-7978-9d70-abf311329710 date: 2026-11-15T01:26:44Z og_description: Join MedStar Health as Registered Nurse 6 Main Orthopedics/ Surgical Specialty in Washington, DC. Pays $42–$69.43 per hour. og_image: https://www.foundrole.com/og/e1eg3h.png breadcrumbs: - label: Home url: https://www.foundrole.com/ - label: Search url: https://www.foundrole.com/jobs --- | | | |---|---| | **Company** | [MedStar Health](https://www.foundrole.com/companies/medstar-health?utm_source=ai_markdown) | | **Location** | Washington, DC | | **Salary** | $42/hr - $69.43/hr | | **Type** | Full Time | | **Posted** | Oct 08, 2026 | ## Is this job real? **Ghost job check:** A- · Low risk. Probably a real opening. ## Visa sponsorship - **H-1B:** No H-1B sponsorship on record for MedStar Health. - **E-Verify:** No E-Verify enrollment on record for MedStar Health. ## Pay for similar jobs Most similar jobs pay $95,000 – $103,000 a year (median $100,000). ## Description **About the Job** ***Updated Pay Rates!** **MedStar Georgetown University Hospital Nursing Benefits** Free parking for associates System-wide RN referral bonus program - up to $6000 per RN & $4000 per LPN Relocation assistance up to $5000 if you live 50 miles away Excellent comprehensive benefits for full and part-time employees 5-time Magnet hospital – only 14.5% of certified hospitals have achieved this status Voted best hospital in DC many times over Teaching and academic hospital **Available Roles** Full Time Rotating **Unit Highlights** **Surgical Specialties/Orthopedics (6 Main)** Our newly renovated adult 30-bed Surgical Specialties Unit is the largest inpatient department, with all-private rooms and the ability to offer continuous pulse oximetry. The nurses here provide exceptional post-operative care in a fast-paced environment. Common surgical procedures include joint replacement, spinal surgery, foot and/or ankle surgery, urological procedures, and reconstructive plastic surgery and wound management. This team is notable for its collaborative interdisciplinary practice. The culture is often described as a "family-like environment" in which nurses support one another and demonstrate outstanding teamwork. Clinical expertise, teamwork, and a commitment to the profession of nursing define the nursing practice on this unit. **Key Responsibilities** As a Clinical Nurse you will deliver proficient nursing care to patients and families whose needs range from uncomplicated to highly complex. You will identify current and potential complex problems of specific patient populations and critically analyzes trends and changes in patient status and plans appropriate interventions directly or indirectly through other nurses. **What We Offer** - **Culture-** Collaborative, inclusive, diverse, and supportive work environment. - **Career growth-** Career mentoring to help you pursue your passions and gain skills to enhance your value. - **Wellbeing-** Competitive salary and Total Rewards benefits to help keep you happy and healthy. - **Reputation-** Regional & National recognition, advanced technology, and leading medical innovations. **Qualifications** - ADN, BSN, MSN, or CNL from an accredited School of Nursing required. - 1-2 years of hospital based nursing experience required - Active DC RN License and Basic Life Support for Healthcare providers required. **This position has a hiring range of** USD $42.00 - USD $69.43 /Hr. ## Skills - Pulse Oximetry - Plastic Surgery - Basic Life Support - Surgical Procedures - Spinal Surgery - Wound Care - Spine Surgery - Inpatient Care ## Benefits - Transportation - Relocation Assistance ## Related - [More jobs at MedStar Health](https://www.foundrole.com/companies/medstar-health?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [Healthcare & Medicine jobs](https://www.foundrole.com/careers/healthcare-and-medicine?utm_source=ai_markdown)- [Nursing jobs](https://www.foundrole.com/careers/healthcare-and-medicine/nursing?utm_source=ai_markdown)- [Registered Nurse jobs](https://www.foundrole.com/careers/healthcare-and-medicine/nursing/registered-nurse?utm_source=ai_markdown)- [Medical Surgical Registered Nurse jobs](https://www.foundrole.com/careers/healthcare-and-medicine/nursing/registered-nurse/medical-surgical-registered-nurse?utm_source=ai_markdown)- [Browse all companies](https://www.foundrole.com/companies?utm_source=ai_markdown) ## Explore this job market - [Hospitals and Health Care](https://www.foundrole.com/sectors/healthcare/hospitals-and-health-care?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 385444 jobs - [District of Columbia](https://www.foundrole.com/locations/us/district-of-columbia?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 19618 jobs - [Washington, DC](https://www.foundrole.com/locations/us/district-of-columbia/washington?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 17043 jobs - [MedStar Health](https://www.foundrole.com/companies/medstar-health?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 1154 jobs ## Related pages - [Hospitals and Health Care](https://www.foundrole.com/sectors/healthcare/hospitals-and-health-care?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 385444 jobs - [District of Columbia](https://www.foundrole.com/locations/us/district-of-columbia?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 19618 jobs - [Washington, DC](https://www.foundrole.com/locations/us/district-of-columbia/washington?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 17043 jobs - [MedStar Health](https://www.foundrole.com/companies/medstar-health?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 1154 jobs ## Browse - [Companies](https://www.foundrole.com/companies?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [Jobs by country](https://www.foundrole.com/locations?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [Jobs in the United States by state and city](https://www.foundrole.com/locations/us?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [H1B sponsors by location](https://www.foundrole.com/h1b-sponsors?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [H1B salaries](https://www.foundrole.com/h1b-salaries?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [Sectors and industries](https://www.foundrole.com/sectors?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [Jobs by career field](https://www.foundrole.com/careers?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [Latest jobs](https://www.foundrole.com/jobs/latest?utm_source=ai_markdown)