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. (October 2026 Critical Care Fellowship). 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.

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 System 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.