Night nurses in Washington, DC
Licensed night nurses, Washington, DC.
What license a nurse needs in Washington, DC, what nurses here ask, and the rules that apply when you hire one. Browse for free and see every rate before you pay anything.
The short answer
A night nurse caring for your baby in Washington, DC needs a Washington, DC RN or LPN license. Our rate guide puts licensed night nurses in Washington, DC at about $55 to $78 an hour. Browse them for free, unlock up to 3 for $250, and pay your nurse directly, plus one flat $1,500 placement fee to us, less one $250 credit.
Washington, DC licensing
What license a nurse needs here.
Washington, DC is not part of the Nurse Licensure Compact, so a multistate license from another state does not cover it. A nurse caring for your baby in Washington, DC needs a Washington, DC RN or LPN license.
Nurses here are licensed by the District of Columbia Board of Nursing.
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Washington, DC rates
What nurses ask, area by area.
| Area | Hourly | Per 10-hour night |
|---|---|---|
| Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV | $55 to $78 | $550 to $780 |
| Small towns and rural areas (US average) | $35 to $50 | $350 to $500 |
Estimates from our rate guide: US overnight newborn care rates adjusted for each area's prices (BEA Regional Price Parities), with a premium for an RN or LPN license. Newborn care specialists usually ask about a quarter less. Your nurse's own rate is what counts.
Paid leave
DC Paid Family Leave, for new parents.
| 2026 | |
|---|---|
| Bonding leave | Up to 12 weeks |
| Most it pays a week | $1,100, for claims from October 1, 2026 |
| Share of your pay | 90% of wages up to 1.5 times DC's minimum wage, plus 50% above that |
| Your job | Not protected by this program. The federal FMLA or DC's family leave law may protect it |
| When to take it | Within a year of the birth |
From the program's own site, checked October 2026. Leave pays you, not your nurse, but many families book night care for the weeks after it ends. Check your own benefit.
Questions families ask
How much does a night nurse cost in Washington, DC?
Nurses set their own rates. Our rate guide puts licensed night nurses in Washington, DC at about $55 to $78 an hour, depending on the area, with Washington at the top. Through Night Nurse you pay your nurse directly, plus one flat $1,500 placement fee for a licensed nurse.
Can a nurse with a multistate license work in Washington, DC?
No. Washington, DC is not in the Nurse Licensure Compact, so a nurse caring for your baby in Washington, DC needs a Washington, DC RN or LPN license.
Do I owe my night nurse overtime in Washington, DC?
Possibly. You hire your nurse directly, so your family is the employer. Under the federal Fair Labor Standards Act, a household employee who does not live in your home, paid by the hour, is owed time and a half for hours over 40 in a workweek. State law adds more (DC Domestic Worker Employment Rights Amendment Act, 2022). DC's wage laws cover domestic workers, including overtime after 40 hours in a week, and the Act requires a written services contract. Ask a tax or legal adviser how this applies to your plan.
Does Washington, DC pay parents for leave after a birth?
Yes. DC Paid Family Leave has paid benefits since 2020 and covers up to 12 weeks of leave to bond with a new baby, for parents who qualify. It does not pay for a night nurse, but it shapes how many nights most families book.
Sources
- District of Columbia Board of Nursing
- Nurse Licensure Compact, current member states
- Nursys QuickConfirm, look up a nurse's license
- DC Paid Family Leave
- DC Domestic Worker Employment Rights Amendment Act
- U.S. Department of Labor, domestic service employment under the FLSA
- U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities by metro area
Night nurses in Washington, DC.
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