Registered Nurse (RN) Part Time CVICU

Inova Health System; Falls Church (VA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Retirement match

Education assistance

Student loan assistance

Mental health support

Paid time off

Flexible schedules

Job summary

Inova Fairfax Medical Campus, part of the Inova Schar Heart and Vascular Institute, seeks a passionate CVICU RN for its 24-bed unit in Falls Church, VA.

This part-time role features day/night rotation (2 x 12-hour shifts weekly), cutting‑edge technology, interdisciplinary teamwork, and a culture that emphasizes psychological safety and staff development.

Qualifications

• 1 year of experience in critical care or completion of a critical care fellowship.
• BSN from an accredited school of nursing; ADN with BSN completion within 5 years.
• BLS for Healthcare Provider (AHA) required; ACLS within 6 months of hire.
• RN license or eligibility to practice in Virginia (Commonwealth).

Skills

Critical care RN

Interdisciplinary teamwork

Patient safety

Education

BSN from an accredited nursing program

Tools

ECMO

IABP

Impella

CRRT

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 a part time Registered Nurse for the CVICU at Inova Fairfax Medical Campus.
Shift: Day/Night rotation (2 x 12-hour shifts per week).
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. Our unit combines cutting-edge technology, interdisciplinary teamwork, and a deeply supportive culture where nurses thrive.

The CVICU is a highly specialized unit providing the latest in clinical and patient care techniques. The unit prides itself in maintaining a culture of psychological safety where all disciplines are treated with respect and encouraged to participate in all aspects of patient care.

Support for all team members is of the utmost importance as evidenced by the following:

• Dedicated Charge RN that remains out of staffing to lead clinical operations, support staff and ensure high reliability throughout the shift.
• Advanced Resource Nurse who is device-trained to provide high acuity support (ECMO, IABP, Impella, CRRT) covers lunches, assist with admissions and serve as an in-unit mentor.
• Mid-shift RNs and Clinical Technicians each shift to ensure optimal staffing coverage, workflow balance and patient safety.
• Full time Clinical Educator who provides onboarding, individualized learning pathways, certification prep (e.g., CCRN), and hands‑on training.

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

Preferred Qualifications:

• 2+ years CVICU RN experience.
• Unit involvement (committees, charge RN, precepting)