Inova Health System·Falls Church, Virginia
Provide intensive monitoring and life-saving interventions for patients in a 24-bed cardiovascular intensive care unit. Collaborate with an interdisciplinary team to care for post-surgical cardiac, vascular, and transplant patients.
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 ICU RN for the CVICU at Inova Fairfax Medical Campus.
Experience: 1 year of experience as a Registered Nurse in a critical care setting or completion of a critical care fellowship.
BSN from an accredited school of nursing. If RN has an Associate’s Degree (ADN); must complete BSN within 5 years of start date.
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
2+ years ICU RN experience (CVICU or Cardiac ICU highly desired) Unit involvement (committees, charge RN, precepting) For internal use: IND1 #LI-KKS123
Requires a BSN degree and at least one year of critical care nursing experience or completion of a critical care fellowship. Must hold a valid RN license in Virginia and maintain BLS and ACLS certifications.
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.