Registered Nurse; RN Transition to NICU

Position: Registered Nurse (RN) Transition to NICU
Job Description

Inova Fairfax Hospital is seeking an RN Fellow (experienced Nurse new to the NICU specialty) to join the NICU May 11, 2026 Fellowship start date.

Schedule is Full time (3x12) Rotating Day and Night Shifts (6 weeks Day shift, 6 weeks Night shift) or Full Time Night Shift;
Must be able to orient both day and night shift.

The RN Fellowship program will develop the necessary clinical skills to practice nursing in a competent manner within a specified service line. The RN Fellow, in an atmosphere of acceptance and support, will learn under the direct supervision of an experienced RN and through various other training formats. The RN Fellow participates in learning new knowledge, developing new skills, and meeting program objectives to be able to practice in assigned patient care delivery setting utilizing and applying new knowledge.

Department Specific Information:

Our nationally recognized, 226-bed Inova L.J. Murphy Children's Hospital houses comprehensive medical services and specialists who focus on the unique treatment of younger patients. Inova L.J. Murphy Children's Hospital is an award-winning, full-service children's hospital devoted to the healthcare of infants, children and adolescents in the Northern Virginia area.

Inova L.J. Murphy Children's Hospital is home to the largest, most comprehensive subspecialty neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) in the region. Our 108-bed, Level IV NICU cares for high-risk infants requiring specialized care and observation. The NICU is also the first in the nation to receive The Joint Commission's Gold Seal of Approval™ for Prematurity. This certification represents the highest level of care for premature birth patients.

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.

RN Fellow Qualifications:

• A minimum of 1 year of Registered Nurse clinical experience
• Education:
  
  BSN from an accredited school of nursing. Applicants with an Associate's Degree (ADN) must complete BSN within 5 years of start date.
• American Heart Association BLS for Healthcare Provider certification required.
• RN licensed, or eligible to practice in the Commonwealth of Virginia as an RN.
• Proficient in English, strong verbal and written communication skills.

RN Fellow preferred qualifications:

• One year minimum of current inpatient RN experience

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About Us

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.