Are you a passionate and skilled critical care RN ready to take the next step in your career? Join our nationally recognized Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit (CVICU) at Inova Fairfax Medical Campus, part of the renowned Inova Schar Heart and Vascular Institute, and make a lasting impact in one of the region’s leading cardiac centers.

We are seeking an experienced ICU RN for the CVICU at Inova Fairfax Medical Campus.  
Shift: Day/Night rotation (3 x 12-hour shifts). 
Sign-on Bonus! Relocation Bonus for those relocating to the area!

The CVICU is a 24-bed, high-acuity unit located in Falls Church, VA, specializing in the care of patients post-cardiac and vascular surgery, heart and lung transplant, advanced heart failure, and other complex diagnoses requiring intensive monitoring and life-saving interventions. As part of the #1 hospital in Virginia (U.S. News & World Report), our unit combines cutting-edge technology, interdisciplinary teamwork, and a deeply supportive culture where nurses thrive.

At Inova CVICU, we believe great care starts with great teams. Here’s what sets us apart:

Clinical Excellence and Real-Time Support:

Dedicated Charge Nurse: Always out of patient assignments to lead clinical operations, support staff, and ensure high reliability throughout the shift. Advanced Resource RN: Device-trained and available on every shift to provide high-acuity support (ECMO, IABP, Impella, CRRT), cover lunches, assist with admissions, and serve as an in-unit mentor. Mid-Shift RNs and Clinical Technicians: Surgical throughput is supported with a dedicated mid-shift RNs and two CTs per shift to ensure optimal staffing coverage, workflow balance, and patient safety.

Education and Career Development:

Full-Time Clinical Educator: Provides onboarding, individualized learning pathways, certification preparation (e.g., CCRN), and hands-on training. Mentorship & Fellowship Support: Structured fellowship programs support nurses new to critical care, and experienced RNs are encouraged to grow through preceptorship, charge roles, and leadership pathways. Support for Clinical Ladder Advancement: Engagement in shared governance, quality projects, and continuing education are celebrated and supported.

A Culture of Psychological Safety and Collaboration:

Interdisciplinary Rounds: Daily collaboration with providers, pharmacists, therapists, and case management ensures holistic, coordinated care. Respectful, Inclusive Culture: We maintain a psychologically safe environment where every voice matters and teamwork are foundational to our success. Recognition Culture: From shout-outs to clinical awards, we ensure excellence is not just expected—but celebrated.

Patient Population and Scope:

High-Acuity Specialty Care: Care includes immediate post-operative management for CABG, valve replacements, TEVAR/EVAR, ECMO patients, heart/lung transplants, and more. Innovative Practice Environment: Nurses have access to emerging technologies and work alongside nationally recognized surgeons and intensivists.

Featured Benefits: 

Committed to Team Member Health: offering medical, dental and vision coverage, and a robust team member wellness program Retirement: Inova matches the first 5% of eligible contributions – starting on your first day. Tuition and Student Loan Assistance: offering up to $5,250 per year in education assistance and up to $10,000 for student loans. Mental Health Support: offering all Inova team members, their spouses/partners, and their children 25 mental health coaching or therapy sessions, per person, per year, at no cost.  Work/Life Balance: offering paid time off, paid parental leave, and flexible work schedules.
 

CVICU RN Minimum Qualifications:  

Experience: 1 year of experience as a Registered Nurse in a critical care setting or completion of a critical care fellowship. Education: BSN from an accredited school of nursing. 
If RN has an Associate’s Degree (ADN); must complete BSN within 5 years of start date. Certifications: BLS for healthcare provider certification from AHA required. ACLS (must obtain within 6 months of hire). Licensure: RN licensed, or eligible to practice in the Commonwealth of Virginia as a RN

CVICU RN Preferred Qualifications:

2+ years ICU RN experience (CVICU or Cardiac ICU highly desired) Unit involvement (committees, charge RN, precepting)

 

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