Inova Specialty Hospital
Specialty hospital in Alexandria, VA
- Sign-on bonus up to $20,000 on 5 roles
- Hiring days and nights
From 6 postings and the employer’s site · Employer research Jul 18, 2026Sources
The short version
Inova Specialty Hospital is a critical illness recovery hospital located in Alexandria, Virginia, and is part of Inova Health System, Northern Virginia and the Washington, DC metropolitan area's leading nonprofit healthcare provider.
Employer research, Jul 18, 2026
The hard parts
Low Indeed review scores (2.5/5 overall) suggest possible employee satisfaction concerns, though sample size is very small
Employer research, Jul 18, 2026
Work-life balance rated poorly at 2.5/5 on Indeed, which may reflect the demands of caring for chronically critically ill patients
Employer research, Jul 18, 2026
Job security and advancement rated at only 2.5/5 on Indeed, though this is based on just 2 reviews
Employer research, Jul 18, 2026
Specialty hospital setting with extended-stay critically ill patients can be emotionally and physically demanding
Employer research, Jul 18, 2026
What to ask
- How is base pay set for the role, and which differentials apply?
- When would a sign-on bonus have to be repaid?
- Which shifts are open, and what are the weekend, holiday and call rules?
- How long is orientation, and will I have one preceptor?
- What is the usual patient load, and how often do nurses float?
- Which requirements must I meet before applying, and which can wait until after hire?
Living in Alexandria, VA
Eight miles south of D.C., Alexandria pairs Potomac waterfront charm with rapid Blue and Yellow Line transit. Off-shift, explore Del Ray’s walkable avenues or Old Town’s historic brick townhouses along King Street. With living costs about 9% above the national average, nurses find great value in Eisenhower East or the budget-friendly Landmark–Van Dorn pocket.
Browse roles in Alexandria- Metro price level · Alexandria area
- 9% above the national average
- BEA index 108.9 (100 = national)
- Median gross rent
- $2,089/mo
- rent and tenant-paid utilities
- Median household income
- $119,681/yr
- all local households, not nurse pay
U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis · 2024 metro Regional Price Parities · Census ACS 2024
Common questions
Is there a sign-on bonus?
Yes, on 5 of 6 roles, up to $20,000.
Which shifts are open?
Of the 6 roles with a stated shift, 3 are day shifts and 3 are night shifts.
How do I apply?
Choose a role and press Apply. Your application comes to our team, we send it to Inova Specialty Hospital, and we tell you what happens next.
Current openings at Inova Specialty Hospital
- Sign-on bonus
- RN
- Night shift
- Sign-on bonus
- RN
- Day shift
- RN
- Night shift
- Per diem
- Sign-on bonus
- RN
- Night shift
- Sign-on bonus
- RN
- Day shift
Registered Nurse (RN) - Full-time Days
$46–$63/hr
- Sign-on bonus
- RN
- Day shift
Sources
- inova.org
Employer website
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