New Graduate Residency Program (RN) OCTOBER 2026 MedStar Washington Hospital Center

New Graduate Nurse Residency Program at MedStar Washinton Hospital Center

*This application is for candidates that would like to be considered for the October 2026 cohort*

**APPLICATIONS DUE BY AUGUST 15th, 2026**

AtMedStar Washington Hospital Center, new-to-practice registered nurses are empowered to grow, learn, and thrive in a dynamic environment that values compassion, collaboration, and clinical excellence. Join a team that's committed to delivering world-class care-while supporting your development every step of the way! MedStar Washington Hospital Center is currently accepting applications for the Vizient/American Association of Colleges of Nursing (AACN) Nurse Residency Program.

Our team of 2,000+ nurses fuel the largest, busiest hospital in the nation's capital. MedStar Washington Hospital Center is a 912-bed teaching and research hospital and a major referral center for the most complex cases. MedStar Washington is home to one of the nation's top cardiology, heart, and vascular surgery programs, as recognized by U.S. News & World Report, and earned the highest possible quality rating for cardiac surgery from the prestigious Society of Thoracic Surgeons. It also operates a Level 1 Trauma Center, the region's only adult Burn Center, and a Comprehensive Stroke Center.

Our nurses are passionate patient advocates who thrive in a fast-paced, forward-thinking care environment. Our unwavering commitment to advancing nursing practice empowers our nurses to achieve their goals through robust educational and professional development opportunities. We are incredibly proud of our two-time ANCC Pathway to Excellence designation and Magnet Program Recognition, the highest credential for nursing a hospital can receive.MedStar Washington is one of only two hospitals in the nation to hold active dual designations for nursing excellence and a positive work environment, as recognized by the ANCC.

Key Responsibilities

As a Clinical Nurse you will deliver proficient nursing care to patients and families whose needs range from uncomplicated to highly complex. You will identify current and potential complex problems of specific patient populations and critically analyze trends and changes in patient status, and plan appropriate interventions directly or indirectly through other nurses.

What We Offer

• 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.

Qualifications

• ADN, BSN, MSN or CNL from an accredited School of Nursing required. If Associates prepared, BSN enrollment required within one year of start date and completion of BSN within 4 years.
• Must have Active DC Registered Nurse License prior to scheduled start date.Basic Life Support for Healthcare providers required.