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Registered Nurse (RN) CVICU Nights

You'll care for patients after cardiac and vascular surgery, heart and lung transplants and advanced heart failure in a 24-bed unit.

Posted May 13

Shift and hours
12-⁠hour shifts, 7p-7a · nights Nights (3 x 12-hour shifts 7p-7a) Shift : Nights3 shifts · 36 hours a week
Unit and setting
CVICU at Inova Fairfax Medical Campus · Hospital specializing in the care of patients post-cardiac and vascular surgery, heart and lung transplant, advanced heart failurepost-cardiac and vascular surgery, heart and lung transplant, advanced heart failure
License
RN license RN licensed, or eligible to practice in the Commonwealth of Virginia as a RNVirginia RN license, or eligibility to practice in Virginia
Term
Permanent

Do you qualify?

License
Virginia RN license, or eligibility to practice in Virginia RN licensed, or eligible to practice in the Commonwealth of Virginia as a RN Check your license
Certification
BLS for healthcare providers from AHA BLS for healthcare provider certification from AHA required.
Certification
ACLS within 6 months of hireAfter hire · within 6 months of hire ACLS (must obtain within 6 months of hire).
Education
BSN from an accredited school of nursing BSN from an accredited school of nursing.
Education
ADN holders must complete BSN within 5 years of start dateAfter hire · complete BSN within 5 years of start If RN has an Associate’s Degree (ADN); must complete BSN within 5 years of start date.
Experience
1 year RN experience in critical care, or a critical care fellowship 1 year of experience as a Registered Nurse in a critical care setting or completion of a critical care fellowship.

Preferred

Certification
CCRN certification
Experience
2+ years CVICU RN experience
Also asks
Advanced therapy modalities: IABP, Impella, CRRT, TTM, ECMO Proficient in Advanced Therapy Modalities (e.g., IABP, Impella, CRRT, TTM, ECMO)
Also asks
Unit involvement

What it pays

Bonus
Sign-on bonus Sign-on Bonus!
Bonus
Relocation bonus Relocation Bonus for those relocating to the area!for those relocating to the area

Benefits

  • BenefitsMedical, dental and vision coverage, plus a wellness programCommitted to Team Member Health: offering medical, dental and vision coverage, and a robust team member wellness program
  • BenefitsRetirement match on the first 5% of contributions, from day oneInova matches the first 5% of eligible contributions - starting on your first day.
  • BenefitsUp to $5,250 per year tuition help and up to $10,000 for student loansTuition and Student Loan Assistance: offering up to $5,250 per year in education assistance and up to $10,000 for student loans.
  • Benefits25 mental health coaching or therapy sessions per person per year, at no costMental 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.
  • BenefitsPaid time off, paid parental leave, and flexible work schedulesoffering paid time off, paid parental leave, and flexible work schedules.
  • Medical, dental and vision coverage
More benefits (8)
  • Team member wellness program
  • Retirement: Inova matches the first 5% of eligible contributions
  • Tuition assistance up to $5,250 per year
  • Student loan assistance up to $10,000
  • 25 mental health coaching or therapy sessions per person per year at no cost
  • Paid time off
  • Paid parental leave
  • Flexible work schedules

The role and schedule

Day to day
intensive monitoring and life-saving interventions requiring intensive monitoring and life-saving interventions
Unit size
24-bed unit The CVICU is a 24-bed, high-acuity unit located in Falls Church, VA
Hours stated
Nights (3 x 12-hour shifts 7p-7a). Must be able to orient D/N rotation.
Details
Must be able to orient to the day/night rotation Must be able to orient D/N rotation.

The workplace

Inova Health System
Health system employer

A Northern Virginia health system where nursing runs on Epic, 12-hour day, night, and mid shifts, and standing Acute Care and Critical Care float pools. Inova Fairfax Medical Campus and Mount Vernon Hospital hold ANCC Magnet recognition, and Ashley Virts…

Your fit

Questions to ask

  • Can you walk me through the pay period for the posted pay range and differentials?
  • What should I expect for weekend, holiday, call, and rotation?
  • What orientation, preceptor time, and ongoing unit support are included?
  • How are patient load, floating, and staffing support handled day to day?
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On your path

ICU / Critical Care is a specialty you move into. The classic route: base year, then transfer in.

Original listing

Posted on Inova Health System’s careers page.

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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 CVICU RN at Inova Fairfax Medical Campus.

Shift : Nights (3 x 12-hour shifts 7p-7a). Must be able to orient D/N rotation. 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. Our unit combines cutting-edge technology , interdisciplinary teamwork , and a deeply supportive culture where nurses thrive.

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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 . CCRN certification Proficient in Advanced Therapy Modalities (e.g., IABP, Impella, CRRT, TTM, ECMO) Unit involvement IND1

What's around it?

In Falls Church, VA

Falls Church, VAFrom Census ACS 2024.

Living costs about the same as the US average

Median rent
$2,190/mo
Household income
$143,262/yr, all local households, not nurse pay

See Falls Church, VA

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