Inova Health System·Falls Church, Virginia
The Registered Nurse performs comprehensive patient health assessments, interprets data, and formulates individualized plans of care to achieve best practices. Responsibilities also include supporting and empowering patients and families, advocating for patient rights, and anticipating ethical, spiritual, and cultural needs.
The Cardiovascular Operating Room (CVOR) at Inova Fairfax Medical is seeking an experienced Operating Room Nurse to join our team.
This is an excellent opportunity for a nurse looking to specialize in cardiovascular surgery.
In this role, you will have the opportunity to train and support seven CVOR suites, providing care for both adult and pediatric cardiovascular procedures.
Our program has been recognized by U.S.
News & World Report as “High Performing” in heart bypass surgery, aortic valve surgery, and transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR).
Sign on Bonus & Relocation bonus is available for eligible candidates.
Work Schedule: Full time; 3/13hr shifts or 4/10hr shifts available.
Must be available to take call and rotate weekends, holidays and off-shifts.
The CVOR is located on the Inova Fairfax Medical Campus within the Inova Heart and Vascular Institute (IHVI) for adult cardiac surgery and Inova Women’s and Children’s Hospital for pediatric/congenital cardiac surgery.
The CVORs are state of the art with Stryker integrated video and a Philips (Single Plane) Hybrid OR with a total of 7 operating rooms serving all cardiac surgery needs including thoracic organ transplant (heart and lung), mechanical circulatory support, structural heart, congenital, and advanced aortic surgery.
Inova Fairfax Medical Campus is proud to have achieved many respected accolades, to include: Nurse Journal’s Best Hospital for Nurses American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) awarded Magnet® designation, Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade “A” since 2018 and among the top 10 Major Teaching Hospitals Learn more about our accolades here: https://www.inova.org/locations/inova-fairfax-medical-campus/awards-and-recognition Inova is consistently ranked a national healthcare leader in safety, quality and patient experience.
We are also proud to be consistently recognized as a top employer in both the D.C. metro area and the nation.
Featured Benefits: Committed to Team Member Health: offering medical, dental and vision coverage, and a robust team member wellness program.
Preferred Qualifications: AORN's Periop 101 curriculum completion Scrub experience Level 1 trauma experience
We are Inova, Northern Virginia’s leading nonprofit healthcare provider.
Every day, our 26,000+ team members provide world-class healthcare to the communities we serve.
Our people are the reason we're a national leader in healthcare safety, quality and patient experience.
And from best-in-class facilities to professional development opportunities, we support them at every step.
At Inova, we're constantly striving to be ever better — to shape a more compassionate future for healthcare.
Inova Health is an Equal Opportunity employer.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender identity or expression, marital status, national or ethnic origin, political affiliation, pregnancy (including childbirth, pregnancy-related conditions and lactation), race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristics protected by law.
Candidates must have a minimum of 1 year of direct Operating Room experience as a Registered Nurse and hold a current Virginia RN license, along with Basic Life Support certification. An ADN requires completion of a BSN within five years of the start date.
Market context
In Virginia, nursing-related roles are typically supported by steady demand across hospitals, clinics, and long-term care settings. These positions are competitive because employers often look for both patient-care experience and current credentials, and this role requires a high school diploma, BLS certification, and one of several entry pathways such as CNA, EMT-B, Medical Assistant graduate status, or nursing program progress. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save time, then confirm your certification status and clinical hours before applying.