Howard University Hospital Corp is a 234-bed hospital in Washington, DC — Teaching.
3 openings posted here, advertised at $2,098 to $2,777 a week. Advertised weekly pay, updated hourly.
Howard University Hospital Corp has 3 openings posted across 2 specialties. Advertised weekly pay runs $2,098 to $2,777, with a median of $2,209. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ICU | 2 | $2,098 – $2,777 | $2,438 | 10% over | Night |
| ER | 1 | $2,209 | $2,209 | 9% over | Night |
The comparison is against the District of Columbia median advertised rate for the same specialty. Howard University Hospital Corp posts above it in 2 of 2 specialties with a comparison.
ICU: 2 openings, night shifts, advertised at $2,098 to $2,777 a week, 10% over the District of Columbia median for ICU. ER: 1 opening, night shifts, advertised at $2,209 a week, 9% over the District of Columbia median for ER.
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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1 travel nurse review, 2.5★ overall.
| Category | Rating out of 5 |
|---|---|
| Overall | 2.5 |
| Culture | 4.0 |
| Management | 2.0 |
| Safety | 2.0 |
| Workload | 2.0 |
Pros: Honestly has a worse reputation than it deserves. Staff is hilarious and welcoming, relaxed vibe, nobody takes themselves too seriously. Full 1 hour covered lunch every single day. Most docs are cool …
Cons: First 2-3 weeks were hell learning the flow. Island time, so urgency gets lost and you end up doing everything yourself once the patient's in your room. Nobody checks charting, I got a patient in viol…