George Washington University Hospital is a 339-bed hospital in Washington, DC — Teaching.
10 openings posted here, advertised at $1,686 to $2,022 a week. Advertised weekly pay, updated hourly.
George Washington University Hospital has 10 openings posted across 5 specialties. Advertised weekly pay runs $1,686 to $2,022, with a median of $2,022. These are posted rates, refreshed hourly from the board, not contracts CircleRN has filled.
| Specialty | Openings | Advertised weekly | Median | vs. District of Columbia median | Shifts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ER | 2 | $2,022 | $2,022 | at the median | Day, Night |
| ICU | 2 | $2,022 | $2,022 | 9% under | Day, Night |
| L&D | 2 | $2,022 | $2,022 | — | Day, Night |
| PACU | 2 | $1,686 | $1,686 | 19% under | Day, Night |
| Telemetry | 2 | $1,686 | $1,686 | — | Day, Night |
The comparison is against the District of Columbia median advertised rate for the same specialty. George Washington University Hospital posts above it in 0 of 3 specialties with a comparison.
ER: 2 openings, day and night shifts, advertised at $2,022 a week, at the District of Columbia median. ICU: 2 openings, day and night shifts, advertised at $2,022 a week, 9% under the District of Columbia median for ICU. L&D: 2 openings, day and night shifts, advertised at $2,022 a week.
Against the national average, Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV runs housing 51% above and utilities 7% above. (Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities, Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV metro, 2024.)
| Category | vs. national average |
|---|---|
| Overall | 9% above |
| Housing | 51% above |
| Utilities | 7% above |
| Groceries and goods | 5% above |
| Services | 2% above |
HUD fair market rent for a two-bedroom in Washington is $2,535 a month (2025, utilities included); a one-bedroom is $2,255.
District of Columbia taxes wage income.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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2 travel nurse reviews, 1.4★ overall, 0% would recommend.
| Category | Rating out of 5 |
|---|---|
| Overall | 1.4 |
| Culture | 2.0 |
| Management | 1.0 |
| Safety | 1.5 |
| Workload | 1.0 |
Pros: New grads are amazing because they have no choice. Metro under the hospital, nice neighborhood.
Cons: Tripled about 90% of the time with unstable ICU patients, next to new grads also tripled or doubled with two CRRTs. Charge is a house sup covering 4 ICUs. One tech for 3 ICUs. Staff rotate through all…
Pros: Doctors were all nice and there were usually CNAs and unit secretaries on the floors.
Cons: Float pool at 1:6 with very high acuity: multiple PCAs, ketamine drips and lidocaine infusions. Manager lied and said 1:4-5. No self-scheduling for travelers and rotating shifts, sometimes opposite sh…