Is Inova a good company to work for?

Inova has an overall rating of 3.8 out of 5, based on over 3,094 reviews left anonymously by employees. This rating has decreased by 1% over the last 12 months. 80% of employees would recommend working at Inova to a friend and 71% have a positive outlook for the business. The best reviews about Inova have been left by employees working as ICU Registered Nurse , Clinical Technician II and Certified Surgical Technologist .

Does Inova pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, Inova employees rate their compensation and benefits as 3.5 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at Inova. This rating has decreased by 2% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at Inova?

80% of Inova employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated Inova 3.6 out of 5 for work life balance, 3.9 for culture and values and 3.8 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at Inova?

Registered Nurse (330) , Registered Nurse, BSN (151) , Clinical Technician (87) , Patient Access Representative (32) , Staff RN (30) , Clinical Technician I (28) , Clinical Technician II (28) , Medical Assistant (26) , Manager (24) , Unit Secretary (21) , Patient Access Associate II (19) , Physician (18) , Clinical Research Coordinator (17) , Physical Therapist (16) , Director (15)

What are the pros of working at Inova according to real employee reviews?

"Good Benefits ( Medical/Dental/PTO (was fair)" ((in 276 reviews)); "The moral and people are great." ((in 116 reviews)); "Very flexible and great coworkers" ((in 93 reviews)); "Staff is friendly and try their best despite being overworked." ((in 89 reviews)); "Good work life balance luckily" ((in 41 reviews))

What are the cons of working at Inova according to real employee reviews?

"Low pay and could be more flexible" ((in 235 reviews)); "Poor management and disconnect from their employees" ((in 178 reviews)); "Salaries seem low for the amount/type of work and the high cost of living in the area" ((in 48 reviews)); "Bad managers continue to exist and the cycle continues with the next victim." ((in 44 reviews)); "Upper management is absolutely horrible" ((in 33 reviews))

What are employees saying about Inova layoffs in 2026?

Explore Glassdoor’s employee reviews to understand what current and former employees are saying about Inova layoffs and their outlook for job security at Inova in 2026.

What are the top reviewed Inova locations?

Fairfax , Falls Church , Alexandria , Leesburg , Arlington , Ashburn , Sterling , Mount Vernon , Fair Oaks , Springfield , Washington , Annandale , Lorton , Vienna , Woodbridge , Lansdowne , Chantilly , Reston , Salt Lake City , Dulles , Herndon , Manassas , Merrifield , Loudoun Heights , Richmond , Virginia Beach , Kirkland , Dumfries , Dallas , Fair Oaks

Inova reviews

3.8

80% would recommend to a friend

(2,794 total reviews)

J. Stephen Jones

82% approve of CEO

71% positive business outlook

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Inova has an employee rating of 3.8 out of 5 stars, based on 2,794 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The Inova employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Healthcare industry (3.5 stars).

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3K reviews

4.0

Apr 30, 2026

Great support in a fast-paced environment

Er rn

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CEO approval

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Pros

Great Ratios, breaks every day, hardly any boarders, well supported by teams and doctors. 3rd busiest ER in the country.

Cons

3rd Busiest ER in the country. You are always moving, but its rewarding to work with

Inova Response

3w

Thank you for sharing your experience. It’s great to hear that you feel well supported in such a fast-paced environment and that strong teamwork with physicians and staff has been a positive part of your role. We also appreciate your perspective on the intensity of working in one of the busiest emergency departments. Feedback like yours helps highlight both the demands of the role and the importance of strong support systems for frontline teams.

3.0

Apr 19, 2026

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Registered nurse

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Hi acuity, fast pace, work environment

Cons

Management can be very vindictive

Inova Response

3w

We appreciate you sharing your feedback. It's great to hear that you value the fast paced environment, high acuity experience, and the opportunities to grow your skills in a dynamic clinical setting. We also acknowledge your concerns regarding management interactions. Creating a workplace where employees feel respected, supported, and treated fairly is important, and feedback like yours helps us better understand where improvements may be needed. Thank you for taking the time to share your perspective.

5.0

Apr 17, 2026

Great benefits, but culture of learning is declining

Physical therapist

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CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Great benefits and work life balance! Decent salary for insurance-based care. Fewer patients per day than many outpatient clinics.

Cons

Decreasing culture of learning and mentoring

Inova Response

3w

Thank you for sharing your experience. We work hard to ensure our clinicians feel supported both in and out of the workplace, so we’re pleased that our benefits, work-life balance and patient load are beneficial aspects to your role. We appreciate your feedback regarding the culture of learning and mentoring, as investing in the growth and development of our team members is important to us. We'll take your insights into consideration as we continue working to strengthen those opportunities for our clinical staff.

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