We are seeking a Registered Nurse Fellow to join the NSICU. This position is for an experienced RN transitioning to the NSICU. We will provide training (Critical Care Fellowship). 3 x 12-hour shifts (Day/Night rotation).
The Neuroscience ICU (NSICU) at Inova Fairfax Medical Campus - an academic Magnet-designated facility, is nationally recognized and holds the AACN’s Bronze Beacon Award. We are Northern Virginia’s only dedicated NSICU and a JCAHO-certified Comprehensive Stroke Center (CSC) for the MidAtlantic Region. We are Level 4 Epilepsy certified by the NAEC and actively engaged in clinical research, including advanced Interventional Radiology treatments.
This fast-paced, team-driven environment focuses on high-quality care and professional development. Our nursing staff works closely with Neuro and Medical Intensivists, Interventionalists, Neurosurgeons and fellows, and APPs.
Unit Details:
An 18-bed adult unit treating complex neurological patients including (but not limited to):
• Ischemic & Hemorrhagic Strokes
• Intracranial Hemorrhages
• Seizures & Status Epilepticus
• Cerebral Edema & Secondary Brain Injury
• Brain Tumors
• Neuromuscular Disorders
• Post-interventional & neuro-surgical patients
Average LOS: 4.3 days | RN/Patient Ratio: 1:2
Key Aspects:
- Culture of collaboration, respect, inclusion, and professionalism
- Strong Shared Governance and career development via ADVANCE clinical ladder
- Continuing education, training and learning support through didactic days, educational symposiums, attendance in regional (MidAtlantic Neuro Critical Care, Emergency Neurological Life Support, etc.) and national conferences (NTI, Magnet, etc.)
- Exposure to state-of-the-art monitoring, therapies
- 24/7 resource nurse and charge nurse support, who are not in staffing.
- Engaged leadership across nursing, medical, APP, and pharmacy teams.
- Specialized support from Neuro Intensivists, APPs, and a Critical Care Nurse Specialist
- Clinical technicians who provide nursing and phlebotomy support
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.
Minimum qualifications:
- Experience: 1 year of RN experience.
- 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. - Certifications: BLS for Healthcare Provider Certification required (AHA).
- Licensure: RN licensed, or eligible to practice in the Commonwealth of Virginia as a RN
Preferred qualifications:
- 2+ years of RN experience
- Unit involvement.
