Registered Nurse (RN) Fellow Pediatric Emergency Room

The Level 1 Trauma Pediatric Emergency Department at Inova Children's Hospital is looking for an experienced Registered Nurse (RN) who is interested in transitioning to the ED specialty to participate in our Fellowship program March 16^th, 2026. This role will be full-time, night shift 7:00 PM - 7:00 AM (three 12-hour shifts per week). Weekend, holiday, and call rotations are required. During orientation will rotate through all shifts (Days, Mids, and Nights).

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.

Our Pediatric Emergency Department offers:

• We are the 3rd busiest ED in the nation!
• Northern Virginia's only Level 1 Trauma Center
• Magnet recognized
• Experienced behavioral health nurses and Overflow unit assist the team in caring for non-emergency patients
• Joint Commission Gold Seal for Stroke Care
• America's 100 Best Hospitals for Critical Care Award from Healthgrades
• Board-certified pediatric emergency physicians and specially-equipped pediatric rooms
• Child life specialists trained to ease anxiety in children and explain procedures in an understandable and comforting manner
• Kid-friendly treatment rooms and waiting areas
• Experienced behavioral health nurses and Overflow unit assist the team in caring for non-emergency 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.

Pediatric Emergency Room Nurse Fellow 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.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Experience: 1 year of experience as a Registered Nurse, for Critical Care units, 1 year of experience as a Registered Nurse in a critical care setting or completion of a critical care fellowship.
• Education: BSN or AD. If RN has an AD, within 2 years from date of hire, they must meet with their nurse leader and conduct the following: 1.) Identify which accredited school they plan to attend 2.) Provide a written plan with anticipated BSN completion date 3.) Submit a review of transcripts from the school indicating the required pre-requisites and timeline for taking the courses 4.) Complete BSN within 5 years of start date
• License: Licensed or eligible for licensure in the Commonwealth of Virginia as a Registered Nurse or an active multi-state Registered Nurse license
• Certification: Basic Life Support from the American Heart Association; For Pediatric units, Pediatric Advanced Life Support within 6 months of hire

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience: 2 years plus of Acute or Critical RN experience (PICU, outpatient/inpatient peds, Emergency Medicine, etc.). Any ED exp - adult or peds.
• 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.