The Cardiac Intensive Care Unit (CICU) at Inova Fairfax is seeking a RN Fellow. This is for an experienced RN who requires training in the CICU. We will provide the Critical Care Fellowship. 3 x 12-hour shifts -Day/Night rotation. Sign on Bonus available!

CICU is a fast-paced critical care environment that places a strong emphasis on teamwork, excellent patient care, and providing a variety of learning opportunities to support the professional growth of our team. Our high performing nursing team works in close collaboration with extensively trained medical colleagues to include a Cardiac Intensivist, Medical Intensivists, Interventionalists and Cardiologists rotating as CICU attending, and Cardiology Fellows.

Our specialty population includes but is not limited to:

* Unstable STEMI management and post PCI/PTCA recovery, serving as STEMI response for the campus

* Complex cardiac arrest and cardiogenic shock management including therapeutic hypothermia, CRRT, ECMO, Impella, and IABP therapies

* Complex advanced heart failure management, including traditional LVAD therapies, Heartmate and Heartware, as well state of the art percutaneous VAD devices (Tandem Heart)

* Complex unstable arrhythmia management, including care of complicated laser-assisted lead removal for PPM/AICD replacement, and transvenous pacemakers

* Advanced pulmonary hypertension therapies including Remodulin and Veletri

Key aspects of our unit that allow us to perform high quality care:

* State of the art monitoring devices and frequent exposure to cutting edge technologies and therapies

* Highly trained charge nurses out of staffing 24/7 in addition to a resource nurse

* A highly engaged core leadership team including nursing, medical, and pharmacy leaders who are invested in the patient care, growth of the program, and success of the team

* Medical direction by a highly skilled Cardiac Intensivist in collaboration with Fellowship Program Director, and a Medical Intensivist

* Highly trained Cardiac Clinical Specialist

* A growing Cardiology Fellow program that supports a model of 24-hour cardiology availability

* Clinical technicians whom provide CNA and phlebotomy support

* A zero-tolerance policy for negativity and disrespect between team members

* A strong emphasis on professional growth and development

Qualities that would make you right for our team:

* Excellent critical thinking skills and emergency management

* Collaborative approach to patient care

* Autonomy

* Proactivity

* Eagerness to learn

* Compassion and empathy

* Effective communication skills

* Positive and professional attitude

* Above all a passion for excellent patient care throughout the care continuum

REQUIREMENTS:

* Minimum 1 year of RN experience -2 years recent experience step down, cardiac or IMC experience strongly preferred.

* Education - BSN from an accredited school of nursing.

If RN has an Associates Degree (ADN)- must complete BSN within 24 months of start date

* BLS for Healthcare Provider Certification required and ACLS strongly preferred (must obtain within first 3 months)

* RN licensed, or eligible to practice in the Commonwealth of Virginia as a RN

* Proficient in English, strong verbal and written communication skills

* Exceptional interpersonal skill and the ability to display a caring demeanor towards others

* Proficient computer skills required