Registered Nurse CVICU

Inova Health System; Falls Church (VA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision coverage

Retirement plan matching

Tuition and student loan assistance

Mental health support sessions

Flexible work schedules

Job summary

A leading nonprofit healthcare provider in Falls Church, VA, is hiring a skilled critical care RN for their Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit (CVICU). This role involves providing exceptional care to patients post-cardiac interventions. Ideal candidates should have at least one year of relevant experience and a BSN degree. The position offers a rotating shift schedule, sign-on and relocation bonuses, and comprehensive benefits including tuition assistance and mental health support.

Qualifications

• 1 year of experience as a Registered Nurse in a critical care setting or completion of a critical care fellowship.
• RN must complete BSN within 5 years of the start date if holding an ADN.
• BLS and ACLS certifications are required.

Responsibilities

• Provide nursing care in the CVICU for post-cardiac and vascular surgery patients.
• Utilize cutting-edge technology for patient monitoring.
• Work collaboratively in an interdisciplinary team.

Skills

Critical care nursing

Interdisciplinary teamwork

Patient care monitoring

Education

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)

Registered Nurse (RN) license in Virginia

Tools

BLS certification from AHA

ACLS certification

Job description

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 (3x 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.

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)

About Us

We are Inova, Northern Virginia’s leading nonprofit healthcare provider. Every day, our 26,000+ team members provide world‑class healthcare to the communities we serve. Our people are the reason we're a national leader in healthcare safety, quality and patient experience. And from best‑in‑class facilities to professional development opportunities, we support them at every step. At Inova, we're constantly striving to be ever better — to shape a more compassionate future for healthcare.

Inova Health System is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender identity or expression, marital status, national or ethnic origin, political affiliation, pregnancy (including childbirth, pregnancy‑related conditions and lactation), race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristics protected by law.