Full-Time | Comprehensive Benefits Package
Are you a new graduate ready to launch a rewarding career in rehabilitation nursing JoinMedStar National Rehabilitation Hospital (NRH)a nationally recognized, award-winning inpatient hospital in the heart of D.C., specializing in care for individuals with physical disabilities and complex neurological conditions.
About Our Nurse Residency Program
OurNurse Residency Programis designed to help new graduate nurses make a confident transition into professional nursing practice. With guidance from experienced clinical educators, you will gain the skills, knowledge, and support needed to provide safe, high-quality, and compassionate care.
You will receive:
- A structured classroom and clinical orientation
- One-on-one support and mentorship from nurse educators
- Hands-on experience in specialized rehabilitation units
- Opportunities to grow professionally within a collaborative and mission-driven environment.
Units Hiring for the October 2025 Cohort:
- Cardiac & Stroke
- Spinal Cord Injury
- Traumatic Brain Injury
- Pediatric Rehabilitation
Your Role as a Rehabilitation Nurse
Rehabilitation nurses are essential members of the interdisciplinary care team. You will:
- Support patients with disabilities or chronic illnesses in achieving optimal function and independence.
- Help patients and families adjust to life changes, promoting physical, emotional, and spiritual well-being.
- Act as ateacher, caregiver, collaborator, and advocate, guiding patients toward long-term recovery goals.
- Contribute to our mission of “adding life to years” through compassionate, expert care.
What MedStar Health Offers
- Competitive salary
- Generous paid time off
- Comprehensive benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance)
- $6,000 Tuition Assistance
- $5,000 Relocation Assistance (for eligible RNs)
- RN Referral Bonus Program
- Excellent work-life balance
Qualifications
- Graduation from an accredited nursing program (ADN, BSN, MSN, or CNL required)
- If hired with an ADN, must enroll in a BSN program within 12 months and complete within 4 years. Proof of enrollment must be provided.
- Licensed as a Registered Nurse in Washington, D.C. (or eligible)
- CurrentBLS certificationrequired.
This position has a hiring range of $37.50 - $37.50