Registered Nurse (RN) PACU ICAR
About The Position
Inova is seeking a full-time Registered Nurse to provide pre-procedure and post-procedure care for outpatient and inpatient patients in the Interventional Cardiovascular (Pre-Op) Admission & Recovery (ICAR) unit. The unit serves patients of all ages, from infants to adults, and is located on the ground floor of the Inova Schar Heart & Vascular Center at the Fairfax Medical Campus. The position also supports CT-guided biopsy procedures in the ICPH building. Staff are cross-trained and required to float between both locations. ICAR is a fast-paced, team-oriented unit emphasizing multidisciplinary collaboration, with opportunities for growth and involvement in unit and hospital initiatives. Schedules include either four 10-hour shifts (6 a.m.–4 p.m., 9 a.m.–7 p.m., or 1 p.m.–11 p.m.) or five 8-hour shifts (6 a.m.–2 p.m., 9 a.m.–5 p.m., or 1 p.m.–9 p.m.), with minimal weekend and holiday requirements.
Requirements
- At least one year of PACU or critical care nursing experience in ICU or ED.
- BSN from an accredited school of nursing; nurses with an associate degree (ADN) must complete a BSN within five years of their start date.
- RN license to practice in the Commonwealth of Virginia.
- BLS healthcare provider certification from the American Heart Association (AHA), required at start.
Nice To Haves
- Two or more years of PACU or critical care nursing experience in ICU or ED.
Responsibilities
- Provide pre-procedure and post-procedure care to outpatient and inpatient populations.
- Care for patients undergoing electrophysiology procedures, including pacemaker and ICD placement, leadless pacemaker procedures, and VT, SVT, atrial fibrillation, and atrial flutter ablations.
- Care for patients undergoing cardiac catheterization procedures, including left and right heart catheterizations, heart biopsies, ASD/PFO closures, carotid stents, and structural heart procedures.
- Care for patients undergoing interventional radiology procedures, including angiograms, chemoembolization, IVC filter procedures, Mediport procedures, thrombolysis, venograms, G/J tube placements, and nephrostomy and biliary tube procedures.
- Support CT-guided biopsy procedures in the ICPH building and float between the two locations.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
- Team member wellness program.
- Retirement plan matching the first 5% of eligible contributions, starting on the first day.
- Education assistance of up to $5,250 per year.
- Student loan assistance of up to $10,000.
- Up to 25 mental health coaching or therapy sessions per person per year at no cost for team members, their spouses or partners, and their children.
- Paid time off.
- Paid parental leave.
- Flexible work schedules.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
