Registered Nurse - Cardiovascular Critical Care FT Nights

Indiana University Health System • Indianapolis, IN

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About The Position

Indiana University Health is hiring a Registered Nurse for its 34-bed Cardiovascular Critical Care (CVCC) unit. The role provides compassionate, clinically excellent care to patients, primarily following open-heart surgery, CABG, valve or aortic aneurysm repair, heart or lung transplant, VAD procedures, peripheral vascular surgery, and ECMO. CVCC is home to the state’s only lung transplant program. The position is listed as 0.9 FTE on night shift and currently qualifies for a new hourly wage differential, in addition to standard shift and holiday differentials and a relocation bonus; details will be provided during the interview process.

The unit offers a supportive learning environment, a leader-driven healthy work environment, real-time education from a Clinical Advisor, and leadership presence on both day and night shifts. Unit achievements include a VAD Certificate of Distinction, a Gold Award for ECMO Center of Excellence, and multiple DAISY Award nominees and a 2024 winner. Approximately 30% of CVCC nurses are certified.

IU Health describes its work environment as supportive, collaborative, and patient-centered, with a culture of compassion and individualized care for patients and their families. Team members also contribute to the community through service projects, health initiatives, and wellness education.

Requirements

• Associate of Nursing (ASN) degree required; a Bachelor of Nursing (BSN) is preferred.
• Active Registered Nurse (RN) license in Indiana or an active Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC) RN license required.
• Graduation from a nationally accredited nursing program required.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through the AHA required.
• Other advanced life support certifications may be required according to unit or department specialty and patient care policies.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor of Nursing (BSN) degree.
• Nursing certification; approximately 30% of CVCC nurses are certified.

Responsibilities

• Provide care to cardiovascular critical care patients, primarily those recovering from open-heart surgery, CABG, valve or aortic aneurysm repair, heart or lung transplant, VAD procedures, peripheral vascular surgery, and ECMO.
• Deliver compassionate, clinically excellent, patient-centered care tailored to patients’ and families’ needs.

Benefits

• Competitive benefits.
• 401(k) retirement savings with employer match.
• Employer-paid medical leave.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Student loan forgiveness eligibility through the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program.
• Employee Assistance Program counseling at no cost.
• Team member wellness program with points that contribute toward a biweekly financial incentive.
• New hourly wage differential, in addition to standard shift and holiday differentials.
• Relocation bonus.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree