Medstar Washington Hospital Center is a 719-bed hospital in Washington, DC — Magnet · Teaching.
13 openings posted here, advertised at $2,143 to $2,486 a week. Advertised weekly pay, updated hourly.
Medstar Washington Hospital Center has 13 openings posted across 4 specialties. Advertised weekly pay runs $2,143 to $2,486, with a median of $2,305. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CVICU | 5 | $2,400 – $2,411 | $2,400 | at the median | Day, Night |
| ICU | 5 | $2,200 – $2,210 | $2,205 | at the median | Day |
| PCU | 2 | $2,143 – $2,153 | $2,148 | at the median | Day |
| Oncology | 1 | $2,486 | $2,486 | at the median | Day |
The comparison is against the District of Columbia median advertised rate for the same specialty. Medstar Washington Hospital Center posts above it in 0 of 4 specialties with a comparison.
CVICU: 5 openings, day and night shifts, advertised at $2,400 to $2,411 a week, at the District of Columbia median. ICU: 5 openings, day shifts, advertised at $2,200 to $2,210 a week, at the District of Columbia median. PCU: 2 openings, day shifts, advertised at $2,143 to $2,153 a week, at the District of Columbia median.
Over the last 48 days the median advertised weekly rate at Medstar Washington Hospital Center has been tracked daily from the board. Today it is $2,305 across 13 openings, 4% below $2,411 thirty days ago. Advertised rates, not pay CircleRN has issued.
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.
134 traveler listings within 25 miles of Medstar Washington Hospital Center.
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| Facility | City | Open | Median advertised weekly | Beds | 2BR fair market rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medstar Georgetown University Hospital | Washington | 31 | $2,455 | 453 | $2,535 |
| George Washington University Hospital | Washington | 10 | $2,022 | 339 | $2,535 |
| Children's National Hospital | Washington | 7 | $2,662 | 323 | $2,535 |
2 travel nurse reviews, 3.0★ overall, 50% would recommend.
| Category | Rating out of 5 |
|---|---|
| Overall | 3.0 |
| Culture | 4.5 |
| Management | 3.0 |
| Safety | 2.5 |
| Workload | 2.0 |
Pros: Ratios are 4 to 5:1 which is fair for this volume. Always a team lead and charge per area. Staff and techs are nice and teamwork is solid. You do not call report to the floor. Trauma is its own unit. …
Cons: High acuity, high volume, always a full load. Management is petty; I got scheduled past my end date and then DNR'd for supposedly calling out. Hall beds used for seizures, DKA, blood transfusions. No …
Pros: Very traveler friendly, extended since February and signed again. Management and coworkers are awesome.
Cons: Med-surg trauma floor is crazy busy. Cerner.