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Registered Nurse (RN) Intermediate Care Unit — Inova Health System | Nursing Mastery

RNIntermediate CareProgressive CareTelemetryAcute Care

Posted Jun 27, 2026 · Last seen active Jun 28, 2026

At a glance: what the posting states

Base pay: $4,725–$5,775/wk
Shift: night
Weekends, holidays, call: (days vary, including some weekend shifts).
Hiring employer: Inova Health System

Worth asking

What is the base pay range, and 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 Alexandria Hospital is looking for a dedicated Experienced Registered Nurse to join the Intermediate Care team. This role will be full-time night shift from 7:00 p.m. - 7:00 a.m. (days vary, including some weekend shifts). Sign-on bonus and relocation assistance available for eligible nurses. The Intermediate Care Unit (IMCU) is a 20-bed acute care unit providing transition level care to patients who require a high degree of support and monitoring. The patient population includes respiratory disorders, Ventilator/Tracheostomy management, chronic and advanced heart failure, acute heart failure exacerbation requiring Bipap/highflow/high level diuresis, advanced pulmonary hypertension, sepsis, and other conditions.

Skills for this role

Ventilator/Tracheostomy managementBipap managementhigh-flow oxygen managementheart failure managementdiuresis managementsepsis managementrespiratory disorder managementpulmonary hypertension management

Requirements

BSN from an accredited school of nursing or ADN with BSN completion within 5 years of start date
Minimum 1-year Registered Nurse clinical experience in acute care setting
Currently licensed as a Registered Nurse in the State of Virginia or hold a privilege to practice under the Enhanced Nurse Licensure Compact (eNLC)
Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Provider certification from the American Heart Association required upon start
1 year of previous experience in Intermediate Care, Progressive Care, Intensive Care and Telemetry strongly preferred

Benefits

Medical coverage
Dental coverage
Vision coverage
Team member wellness program
Retirement with 5% match starting on first day
Tuition assistance up to $5,250 per year
Student loan assistance up to $10,000
Mental health support with 25 coaching or therapy sessions per person per year at no cost

Living in Alexandria, VA

Alexandria blends historic charm with easy access to Washington, D.C. Old Town's cobblestone streets and waterfront parks give this Potomac River city a small-town feel, while nearby hospital systems offer varied nursing opportunities. A solid pick for RNs who want capital-area amenities without living in D.C. itself.

Cost of living in Virginia: 100.7; 1% above the national average
RN pay, Virginia average: $91k; mean annual wage

State-level figures. Becker's Hospital Review (BLS OEWS May 2024 wages · World Population Review 2024 cost index)

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