• Job Description

  Req#: 670944

  We are seeking an experienced ICU RN for the Neuroscience ICU at Inova Fairfax Hospital.

  Shift: 3 X 12- hour shifts- Day/Night shift rotation (7am-7pm/ 7pm-7am)

  Sign-on Bonus & Relocation Bonus available.

  The Neuroscience ICU (NSICU) at Inova Fairfax Medical Campus - an academic Magnet-designated facility, is nationally recognized and holds the AACN’s Bronze Beacon Award. We are Northern Virginia’s only dedicated NSICU and a JCAHO-certified Comprehensive Stroke Center (CSC) for the MidAtlantic Region. We are Level 4 Epilepsy certified by the NAEC and actively engaged in clinical research, including advanced Interventional Radiology treatments.
  
  This fast-paced, team-driven environment focuses on high-quality care and professional development. Our nursing staff works closely with Neuro and Medical Intensivists, Interventionalists, Neurosurgeons and fellows, and APPs.

  Unit Details:
  An 18-bed adult unit treating complex neurological patients including (but not limited to):
  
  • Ischemic & Hemorrhagic Strokes
  • Intracranial Hemorrhages
  • Seizures & Status Epilepticus
  • Cerebral Edema & Secondary Brain Injury
  • Brain Tumors
  • Neuromuscular Disorders
  • Post-interventional & neuro-surgical patients
  
  Average LOS: 4.3 days | RN/Patient Ratio: 1:2

  Key Aspects:

  • Culture of collaboration, respect, inclusion, and professionalism
  • Strong Shared Governance and career development via ADVANCE clinical ladder
  • Continuing education, training and learning support through didactic days, educational symposiums, attendance in regional (MidAtlantic Neuro Critical Care, Emergency Neurological Life Support, etc.) and national conferences (NTI, Magnet, etc.)
  • Exposure to state-of-the-art monitoring, therapies
  • 24/7 resource nurse and charge nurse support, who are not in staffing.
  • Engaged leadership across nursing, medical, APP, and pharmacy teams.
  • Specialized support from Neuro Intensivists, APPs, and a Critical Care Nurse Specialist
  • Clinical technicians who provide nursing and phlebotomy support

  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.
    

  NSICU RN minimum qualifications:

  • Experience: Minimum 1 year of experience as an ICU RN.
  • 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 required and ACLS strongly preferred (must obtain within first 3 months)
  • Licensure: RN licensed, or eligible to practice in the Commonwealth of Virginia as a RN

  Preferred qualifications:

  • 2+ years ICU RN Experience
  • Unit Involvement
  • Advanced Nursing Certification (SCRN, CCRN, CNRN) or a desire to become certified.

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• About the company

  Inova Health System is a non-profit health organization based in Falls Church, Virginia, near Washington, D.C. The system is a network of hospitals, outpatient services, assisted living and long-term care facilities, and healthcare centers.

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