Registered Nurse (RN) Neuro ICU

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

Tuition and Student Loan Assistance

Mental Health Support

Flexible work schedules

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Virginia is seeking an experienced ICU RN for the Neuroscience ICU at Inova Fairfax Hospital. This role involves providing patient care in a fast-paced, collaborative environment. Qualified candidates will have a minimum of one year of ICU experience, a BSN degree, and relevant certifications. The position includes a rotating shift schedule, with a sign-on and relocation bonus offered. Join a dedicated team committed to high-quality care and professional development.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year of experience as an ICU RN.
• Must complete BSN within 5 years if holding an ADN.
• RN licensed or eligible to practice in Virginia.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality nursing care in the Neuroscience ICU.
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team for patient management.
• Support advanced clinical treatments and research initiatives.

Skills

ICU experience

Collaboration

Attention to detail

Education

BSN from an accredited school of nursing

Tools

BLS for Healthcare Provider Certification

ACLS

Job description

We are seeking an experienced ICU RN for the Neuroscience ICU at Inova Fairfax Hospital.
Shift: 3 X 12- hour shifts- Day/Night Rotation. (7am-7pm and 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

• 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.
  

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.