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Registered Nurse (RN) Medical Critical Care Stepdown

Falls Church, Virginia

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Posted Jul 26, 2026 · Last seen active Jul 27, 2026

At a glance: what the posting states

Base pay
$5,250
Weekends, holidays, call
7:00a.m./p.m. – 7:00 p.m./a.m. with weekend & holiday rotations (approximately 5 weekend shifts in a 6-week period + 2 holiday shifts per year).
Hiring employer
Inova Health System

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  • Which differentials apply for this shift, unit, weekends, holidays, or call?
  • Which shifts are open, and what are the weekends, holidays, call, and rotation requirements?
  • What orientation, preceptor time, and ongoing unit support are included?
  • What patient load should I expect, how is floating handled, and what staffing support is typical?

The posting doesn’t answer these. Good ones to ask a recruiter or in the interview.

About this role

Inova Fairfax Hospital is looking for a dedicated Registered Nurse (RN) to join our Medical Critical Care Stepdown Unit. This role will be Full-Time Day + Night rotations (days vary); 7:00a.m./p.m. – 7:00 p.m./a.m. with weekend & holiday rotations (approximately 5 weekend shifts in a 6-week period + 2 holiday shifts per year). Sign-on bonus and relocation assistance available for eligible nurses. The IMC/MCCSU is a 24-bed unit specializing in the care of stable but critically ill patients, providing transition-level care. Patient population includes Kidney transplant, Diabetic Ketoacidosis, Respiratory Disorders, End of Life Cancer, and Ventilator management. The usual nurse/patient ratio is 3:1.

Requirements

  • {"education":["BSN or AD (if AD, must complete BSN within 5 years of start date)"],"experience":["1 year of experience as a Registered Nurse","1 year of experience in a critical care setting or completion of a critical care fellowship"],"certifications":["BLS Certification (American Heart Association)","ACLS Certification (American Heart Association)"],"licensure":["Licensed or eligible for licensure in the Commonwealth of Virginia as a Registered Nurse or an active multi-state Registered Nurse

Benefits

  • Medical insurance
  • Dental insurance
  • Vision insurance
  • Wellness program
  • Retirement matching (first 5% of eligible contributions)
  • Tuition assistance (up to $5,250 per year)
  • Student loan assistance (up to $10,000)
  • Mental health support (25 sessions per person per year at no cost)

Living in Falls Church, VA

Falls Church is a compact, leafy independent city in Northern Virginia with a small-town feel just minutes from Washington, D.C. Historic downtown along Broad Street offers local shops and eateries, while nearby parks and quiet residential streets give traveling nurses a calm base near the capital's medical corridors.

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State price level · Virginia
101.1
1% above the national average
Median gross rent
$2,190/mo
rent and tenant-paid utilities

U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis · 2024 Regional Price Parities · Census ACS 2024

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