--- title: Registered Nurse, General Surgical Unit description: MedStar Health is hiring for the Registered Nurse, General Surgical Unit role in Washington, DC. See the full description and apply. type: job url: https://www.foundrole.com/jobs/registered-nurse-general-surgical-unit-at-medstar-health-01a120cd-5f5f-76a7-8baf-1a747b45728f date: 2026-11-15T01:26:44Z og_description: Join MedStar Health as Registered Nurse, General Surgical Unit in Washington, DC. Pays $42–$69.43 per hour. Full-time role. og_image: https://www.foundrole.com/og/grg48a.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:** B · 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!** 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   **Join Our Dynamic Surgical Nursing Team!** **General Surgery & ENT Units (6 Bles and 7 Bles)** Are you passionate about caring for acutely ill and surgically complex patients? Do you thrive in a collaborative, highly specialized environment? Then the General Surgery & ENT Units (6 Bles and 7 Bles) may be the perfect fit for you! Our units specialize in a wide range of surgical care treating patients with various medical and surgical conditions. As part of this highly specialized and dynamic team, you will be involved in the care of patients undergoing: - General Surgery procedures (for example: colon resection, cholecystectomy) - Complex ENT surgeries (for example: neck dissection with flap) - Bariatric surgeries (including gastric bypass and gastric sleeves) - Urology surgeries (for example: prostatectomy and bladder resection) - Reconstructive plastic surgeries (including DIEP Flaps) - Hepatobiliary surgeries (including Whipple) - And many more specialized surgical services! **About 6 and 7 Bles Units:** - **Two 16-bed adult inpatient units** (Telemetry and continuous pulse monitoring) - A great place to grow as an expert surgical nurse and develop specialized post-operative skills - Work with a **highly skilled and motivated team** dedicated to clinical excellence and patient care **What We Offer:** - Exceptional Post-Operative Care for patients undergoing complex surgeries - A collaborative, interdisciplinary team environment focused on teamwork and excellence - Opportunities for **education, professional development, and career growth** - Active involvement in collaborative governance at both the unit and hospital levels - 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. If you're ready to be part of a supportive and expert team that provides exceptional care for a wide range of surgical patients, we want to hear from you! **Apply Today and Take the Next Step in Your Nursing Career!** **Key Responsibilities** As a Clinical Nurse, you will provide skilled, compassionate care to patients and families across a spectrum of needs—from routine to highly complex. You will assess evolving patient conditions, identify actual and potential health concerns, and develop appropriate care plans. Interventions may be delivered directly or coordinated through collaboration with other members of the nursing team*.* **Qualifications** - ADN, BSN, MSN, or CNL from an accredited School of Nursing required. - 1-2 years hospital-based clinical nursing experience required - Active DC RN License and Basic Life Support for Healthcare providers required. **Nursing Benefits** - Nationally recognized nurse wellbeing resources - Comprehensive health benefit plans - Generous paid time off and flex scheduling options - Retirement plans with match - Tuition assistance to advance your education - Systemwide referral bonus program—up to $6,000 for each RN and up to $4,000 for each LPN that joins MedStar Health - Relocation assistance up to $5,000 - Free parking for associates **This position has a hiring range of** USD $42.00 - USD $69.43 /Hr. ## Skills - Basic Life Support ## Benefits - Financial Aid/Assistance - Professional Development - Paid Time Off (Pto) - 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) — 385445 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) — 385445 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)