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New Grad RN Residency Program All Specialties (February 2026 Cohort)

New Grad RN Residency Program All Specialties (February 2026 Cohort)

UHSWashington, DC, United States
3 days ago
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Responsibilities

Registered Nurse (RN) - New Grad Residency Program (February 2026 Cohort)

The George Washington University Hospital - Washington, DC

Start Date : Monday, February 23, 2026

Your jou RN ey starts here!

Program Overview

Launch your nursing career at an academic medical center known for innovation, complexity, and impact. The George Washington University Hospital (GW Hospital) invites newly licensed nurses to join our February 2026 Nurse Residency Program - a structured, one-year transition-to-practice experience combining hands-on clinical training, preceptor guidance, simulation, and monthly professional development sessions. You will practice in a Level I Trauma Center, Level III NICU, and Comprehensive Stroke Center - learning in the same environment that educates tomorrow's healthcare leaders.

Program Details & Available Units

New Grad RNs apply once under this posting and then rank their preferred units or specialty areas. Applicants are matched based on their preferences, clinical exposure, and hospital needs.

  • Emergency Department
  • Intensive Care
  • Intermediate Care
  • Medical-Surgical
  • Telemetry
  • Neuro-Trauma
  • Oncology
  • Rehabilitation
  • Operating Room
  • Women's Health

Compensation & Benefits

  • Starting Base Rate : $38.45 per hour
  • Automatic Increase : After 6 months of successful residency participation, the base rate automatically increases to $40.37 per hour
  • Shift Differentials : $4.00-$8.00 per hour (evening, night, weekend, and holiday)
  • Relocation Assistance : Up to $6,000 for eligible candidates relocating to the DC area
  • Commuter Benefits : $100 monthly commute subsidy and Metro stipends
  • Comprehensive Benefits Package : Medical, dental, and vision insurance; PTO; 401(k) with match; tuition reimbursement; student loan refinancing via SoFi; EAP support; and robust career development opportunities.
  • Residency Retention Incentive - your growth is built in from day one.
  • Program Highlights

  • Dedicated 1 : 1 preceptor support with progressive competency goals
  • Monthly residency classes and skills labs with our Clinical Education team
  • Debriefs and mentorship sessions to support resilience and confidence
  • Evidence-based practice project and graduation presentation
  • Ongoing career path options across GW Hospital and UHS facilities
  • Qualifications

    Required :

  • Must have passed their NCLEX before the start of the program. It is strongly recommended to sit for a DC RN license when registering to take your boards.
  • Minimum GPA 3.0
  • BLS (AHA or ARC)
  • DC RN license required by start date
  • Preferred :

  • Prior experience as a CNA, PCT, EMT, Unit Secretary, Extern, or similar clinical role
  • Senior practicum or rotation in desired specialty
  • Application Process & Timeline

  • Apply online under this posting and upload your resume.
  • Selected candidates will be sent the Residency Questionnaire (rank your top three preferred units or specialties, GPA, license state, and graduation date).
  • Selected candidates will be invited for interviews and unit matching in late fall to early winter 2025.
  • Start Date : Monday, February 23, 2026

    Program Length : 1 year

    About The George Washington University Hospital

    GW Hospital is a 395-bed academic medical center located in downtown Washington, DC, affiliated with the George Washington University School of Medicine and Health Sciences. As a nationally recognized leader in complex care, GW Hospital offers advanced services in neurosciences, trauma, heart and vascular care, women's health, oncology, and surgery.

    About Universal Health Services

    One of the nation's largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services, Universal Health Services, Inc. (NYSE : UHS) has built an impressive record of achievement and performance. Growing steadily since its inception into an esteemed Fortune 300 corporation, annual revenues were $15.8 billion in 2024. During the year, UHS was again recognized as one of the World's Most Admired Companies by Fortune; and listed in Forbes ranking of America's Largest Public Companies. Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, UHS has approximately 99,000 employees and continues to grow through its subsidiaries. Operating acute care hospitals, behavioral health facilities, outpatient facilities and ambulatory care access points, an insurance offering, a physician network and various related services located all over the U.S. States, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico and the United Kingdom. www.uhs.com

    EEO Statement : All UHS subsidiaries are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates. UHS subsidiaries are equal opportunity employers and as such, openly support and fully commit to recruitment, selection, placement, promotion and compensation of individuals without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), genetic information, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. We believe that diversity and inclusion among our teammates is critical to our success.

    Avoid and Report Recruitment Scams : At UHS and all our subsidiaries, our Human Resources departments and recruiters are here to help prospective candidates by matching skill set and experience with the best possible career path at UHS and our subsidiaries. During the recruitment process, no recruiter or employee will request financial or personal information (e.g., Social Security Number, credit card or bank information, etc.) from you via email. Our recruiters will not email you from a public webmail client like Hotmail, Gmail, Yahoo Mail, etc. If you suspect a fraudulent job posting or job-related email mentioning UHS or its subsidiaries, we encourage you to report such concerns to appropriate law enforcement. We encourage you to refer to legitimate UHS and UHS subsidiary career websites to verify job opportunities and not rely on unsolicited calls from recruiters.

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