Registered Nurse Fellow (RN) Emergency Department

About the role

Inova Fair Oaks Hospital is looking for an experienced Nurse who is interested in transitioning to the ED specialty to participate in our Fellowship program that begins November 9th, 2026. Eligible Nurses will qualify for sign on and relocation bonuses.

Inova is consistently ranked a national healthcare leader in safety, quality and patient experience. We are also proud to be consistently recognized as a top employer in both the D.C. metro area and the nation.

Inova Fair Oaks Emergency Room is a 34-bed emergency services facility recently renovated and expanded to serve patients, both adult and pediatric, more efficiently. Emergency medical care is provided by board-certified physicians from Virginia Emergency Medical Associates (VEMA).

Responsibilities

Provide knowledgeable and caring clinical practice and care coordination through an understanding of patient, family, nurse, and healthcare delivery team.

Conduct all patient care in a patient and family-centered manner.

Use an integrated approach toward patient outcomes

Utilize standards, guidelines, and pathways for care delivery.

Requirements

• Experience: A minimum of one year as a Registered Nurse.
• Education: Bachelor's Degree Nursing or Associate's Degree. If RN has an Associate's Degree, within 2 years of date of hire, they must meet with their nurse leader and conduct the following:
  • Identify which accredited school they plan to attend
  • Provide a written plan with anticipated BSN completion date
  • Submit a review of transcripts from the school indicating the required pre-requisites and timeline for taking the courses
  • Complete BSN within 5 years of start date.
• License/Certification: Must be RN licensed, or eligible to practice in the Commonwealth of Virginia as an RN. BLS from American Heart Association

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience: candidates will possess 2 years of critical care / acute care experience.
• Certifications: CEN/ACLS
• Other: Proficient in English. Strong verbal and written communication skills. Exceptional interpersonal skills and the ability to display a caring demeanor toward others. Proficient computer skills required.

Schedule

Full Time Night Shift, 7p-7a

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.