Inova Health System·Falls Church, Virginia
The RN performs comprehensive patient assessments and formulates individualized care plans for critically ill patients in a stepdown unit. They coordinate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure high-quality, family-centered care and manage patient transitions.
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.
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.
We honor our RN’S for providing world-class healthcare-every time, every touch- to each person in every community we have the privilege to serve!
Inova Fairfax Hospital Intermediate Care (IMC) also known as the Medical Critical Care Stepdown Unit (MCCSU) is a 24-bed unit specializing in the care of stable but critically ill patients.
Our goal is to provide transition-level care to patients who while stable, still require a high degree of support.
The IMC/MCCSU patient population consists of a wide range of both medical and surgical diagnoses including Kidney transplant, Diabetic Ketoacidosis, Respiratory Disorders, End of Life Cancer, and Ventilator management with an emphasis on weaning.
Assignments are based on patient acuity and staff skill level.
The usual nurse/patient ratio is 3:1.
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 BSN or AD (with a plan to complete BSN) and at least one year of experience in a critical care setting or completion of a fellowship. Required certifications include BLS and ACLS from the American Heart Association and a valid Virginia RN license.
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.