Registered Nurse - Cardiovascular Critical Care FT Days
About The Position
Indiana University Health is hiring a Registered Nurse for its Cardiovascular Critical Care (CVCC) unit. The unit has 34 beds and cares primarily for patients recovering from open heart surgery, CABG, valve and aortic aneurysm repair, heart and lung transplants, VAD procedures, peripheral vascular surgeries, and ECMO. CVCC houses the only lung transplant program in Indiana. The position is listed as 0.9 FTE on day shift. It 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 winner in 2024. Approximately 30% of CVCC nurses are certified. IU Health describes itself as Indiana’s largest and most comprehensive healthcare system and the state’s number-one-ranked healthcare system. It offers a patient-centered, collaborative workplace and encourages nurses to develop clinical expertise, pursue career opportunities, and continue learning.
Requirements
- Associate of Nursing (ASN).
- Active Registered Nurse (RN) license in Indiana or an active Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC) RN license.
- Graduation from a nationally accredited nursing program.
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through the AHA.
- Other advanced life support certifications may be required according to unit or department specialty and patient care policies.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) is preferred.
Responsibilities
- Provide compassionate, clinically excellent care to patients in the Cardiovascular Critical Care unit.
- Care primarily for patients following open heart surgery, CABG, valve and aortic aneurysm repair, heart and lung transplant, VAD procedures, peripheral vascular surgeries, and ECMO.
Benefits
- Competitive benefits
- 401(k) retirement savings with employer match
- Employer-paid medical leave
- Tuition reimbursement
- Eligibility for student loan forgiveness through the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program
- Employee Assistance Program with counseling at no cost
- Team member wellness programs with points contributing toward a biweekly financial incentive
- New hourly wage differential
- Standard shift differentials
- Holiday differentials
- Relocation bonus
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
Associate degree
