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this role: $39.00/hrmedian $39.00/hr
Shaded band: the middle 50% of 70 posted nursing roles in Fairfax, Virginia rates. This role sits in the 50th percentile.
About the role
Pay for this role is about level with the Fairfax, Virginia median for nursing roles.
The Registered Nurse performs comprehensive patient health assessments and formulates individualized plans of care for patients in the observation unit. They also advocate for patient rights, coordinate healthcare services, and document all patient care activities according to established standards.
Inova Fair Oaks Hospital is looking for a dedicated Experienced Registered Nurse to join the team. This role will be Full-time, days (3- 12-hour shifts) 7:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m. 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! The Observation Unit (OBS) at Inova Fair Oaks Hospital is comprised of 15 beds with rapid patient turnover and discharges per shift (with patients staying for 24 hours or less). The patient population consists of cardiac, neurological, medical, and surgical patients. This position allows for future professional growth by teaching the fast-paced atmosphere of an ER while strengthening critical skills in a medical/surgical setting. Ideal for candidates who possess strong time management skills, work well in a team
paced settings.
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
Registered Nurse (RN) Observation Unit Job Responsibilities
Performs comprehensive patient health assessments by interpreting multiple data sets and synthesizing their relationships.
Formulates individualized plans of care based on assessment findings and interpreting trends in patient populations to achieve best practice.
Conducts all patient care in a patient and family centered manner, integrating knowledge, skills and experiences to meet the needs of patients and families throughout the continuum of care.
Requirements
Candidates must hold a BSN degree and have at least one year of clinical experience in an acute care setting. A valid Virginia nursing license or eNLC privilege and American Heart Association BLS certification are required.
associate degree
bachelor degree
Documentation
Time management
Team collaboration
Patient advocacy
BLS certification
Patient assessment
Critical care
Clinical decision making
Cardiac monitoring
Medical-surgical nursing
Neurological assessment
Patient transition planning
Posting details
Employment type
Full Time
Work arrangement
On Site
Experience
2-5 yrs
Salary
$39 - $64/hr
Location
Fairfax, Virginia
Posted
Aug 1, 2026
Application
Employer website
Advocates for patients' rights from the patient and family perspective and provides counsel while acting as a resource to resolve issues.
Accesses resources from all disciplines to achieve desired patient outcomes and coordinates healthcare and alternate services for patient/family transition planning.
Documents all patient care activities, as per documentation standards, and assists healthcare team members with documentation.
Evaluates the process to achieve outcomes, anticipates patient variances and makes revisions to plans of care.
Makes clinical decisions based on experience, patient population data and intuition while promoting the development of clinical decision making of all team members.
Minimum Qualifications
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.
Experience: Requires a minimum of 1-year Registered Nurse clinical experience in the acute care setting.
Certification: Currently licensed as a Registered Nurse in the State of Virginia or hold a privilege to practice in the State of Virginia under the Enhanced Nurse Licensure Compact (eNLC). Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Provider certification from the American Heart Association required upon start.
Preferred Qualifications
• Previous experience in Observation, Medical Surgical, ED, PCU, or Cardiac Telemetry strongly preferred.
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.
Market context
Observation RN demand remains steady in Virginia
Virginia employers commonly seek Observation Unit RNs with acute care experience, current BLS, and an active Virginia RN license or eNLC privilege. These roles can be competitive because hospitals often prefer BSN-prepared nurses or ADN nurses committed to completing the BSN, and candidates with strong assessment, telemetry, and discharge-planning skills tend to stand out. Before applying, confirm your license status and BLS, and note that the requirements and benefits shown here are AI-summarized from the original job description to save research time.
