Registered Nurse (RN) Observation Unit

Registered Nurse (RN) Observation Unit Falls Church, VA, United States Job Identification: 684845 Posting Date: 06/20/2026, 03:35 PM Job Schedule: Full time Locations: Inova Fairfax Hospital Inova Fairfax Hospital is looking for an experienced Registered Nurse to join the Expedited Observation team. This role will be full‑time night shift, including some weekends, 7:00 p.m. – 7:00 a.m. A sign‑on bonus and relocation assistance are available for eligible nurses. The Expedited Observation Unit is located very close to the Emergency Room and comprises 8 beds. This fast‑paced unit has a high patient turnover with an average length of stay of less than 20 hours. Patient populations include cardiac, neurological, medical, and surgical patients. The position fosters professional growth by teaching the fast‑paced atmosphere of an ER while strengthening critical skills in a medical/surgical setting. Ideal candidates possess strong time‑management skills and thrive in team‑paced settings. Featured Benefits Committed to Team Member Health: medical, dental and vision coverage, and a robust wellness program. Retirement: Inova matches the first 5% of eligible contributions starting on your first day. Tuition and Student Loan Assistance: up to $5,250 per year in education assistance and up to $10,000 for student loans. Mental Health Support: 25 mental‑health coaching or therapy sessions per person per year at no cost. Work/Life Balance: paid time off, paid parental leave, and flexible work schedules. Registered Nurse (RN) Expedited Observation 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. 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 holds an associate's degree (ADN), must complete BSN within 5 years of start date. Experience: Requires a minimum of 1 year of Registered Nurse clinical experience in the acute care setting. Certification: Currently licensed as a Registered Nurse in the State of Virginia or holds 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, Med‑Surg Telemetry, ED, or Cardiac Telemetry strongly preferred. 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr Direct Jobs