Come join the CVICU Team at Inova Fairfax! We are seeking a full time Registered Nurse for the CVICU at Inova Fairfax Medical Campus.

Night shift (3 x 12-hour shifts).

$10K - $20K Sign on Bonus! Relocation Bonus for those relocating to the area.

The Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit (CVICU) is a 24-bed unit in Schar Inova Heart and Vascular, located on the Inova Fairfax Medical Campus in Falls Church, Virginia. Patients admitted to the CVICU include, but are not limited to, post cardiac surgery, post vascular surgery, heart failure requiring invasive cardiac monitoring, and other medical or surgical diagnosis requiring intense and continuous monitoring.

The CVICU is a highly specialized unit providing the latest in clinical and patient care techniques. The unit prides itself in maintaining a culture of psychological safety where all disciplines are treated with respect and encouraged to participate in all aspects of patient care. Support for all team members is of the utmost importance as evidenced by the following: Charge RN that remains out of staffing; each shift has a Resource Nurse who is a fully device trained RN to provide support and education for staff, covers nurses for lunch and admits patients if staffing calls for it; the unit also staffs for 2 clinical technicians each shift as well as a mid-shifter to accommodate the surgical cases throughout the day. In addition, CVICU has a dedicated Unit Educator to support the growth and progression on each team member from the beginning of their orientation and throughout their CVICU career. The unit and its leadership team understand that to care for the high acuity of this patient population, the nursing team needs the support and resources to be able to critically think, allow for work-life harmony and foster an environment where growth, learning and achievement is encouraged and celebrated.

Requirements:

• At least 1 year of RN clinical experience in a Critical Care setting or completion of a Critical Care fellowship.
• 2 Years of Critical Care/Cardiovascular RN experience strongly preferred.
• Education: BSN from an accredited school of nursing.

• BLS for Healthcare Provider Certification required and ACLS strongly preferred (must obtain within first 3 months)
• RN licensed, or eligible to practice in the Commonwealth of Virginia as a RN
• Proficient in English, strong verbal and written communication skills
• Exceptional interpersonal skill and the ability to display a caring demeanor towards others
• Proficient computer skills required