Registered Nurse (RN) Fellow Neuro ICU

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.