Registered Nurse (RN) Neuro ICU
Posted Aug 26
- Shift and hours
- 12-hour rotating3 shifts a week
- Unit and setting
- ICU · 18 beds · Hospital
- License
- RN licenseRN licensed, or eligible to practice in the Commonwealth of Virginia as a RN
- Term
- Permanent
Do you qualify?
- License
- RN licensed, or eligible to practice in the Commonwealth of Virginia as a RN Check your license
- Certification
- BLS for Healthcare Provider Certification required and ACLS strongly preferred (must obtain within first 3 months)After hire · within first 3 months
- Education
- If RN has an Associate’s Degree (ADN); must complete BSN within 5 years of start date.After hire · within 5 years
- Education
- BSN from an accredited school of nursing.
- Experience
- Minimum 1 year of experience as an ICU RN.
Preferred
- Certification
- Advanced Nursing Certification (SCRN, CCRN, CNRN) or a desire to become certified. Preferred qualifications: Advanced Nursing Certification (SCRN, CCRN, CNRN) or a desire to become certified.
- Experience
- 2+ years ICU RN experience Preferred qualifications: 2+ years ICU RN experience
- Also asks
- Unit involvement Preferred qualifications: Unit involvement
What it pays
Benefits
- Medical, dental and vision coverage
- Retirement match of first 5% of eligible contributions
- Tuition assistance up to $5,250 per year
- Student loan assistance up to $10,000
- Mental health coaching or therapy sessions at no cost
- Paid time off, paid parental leave, and flexible work schedules
The role and schedule
- Charge
- Charge shifts are part of the role
Support on this unit
- Nurse to patient
- 1:2 stated in this posting
The workplace
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 floating and staffing support handled day to day?
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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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
An 18-bed adult unit treating complex neurological patients including (but not limited to):
- 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.
What's around it?
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