Registered Nurse- Adult PCU Days

Indiana University Health System • Fishers, IN

7h • Onsite

About The Position

IU Health is seeking an experienced, compassionate Registered Nurse for its adult Progressive Care/Step-Down Unit at IU Health Saxony in Fishers. The role provides comprehensive, patient-centered care to adult patients with intermediate-acuity needs who require closer monitoring and more complex nursing interventions than a medical-surgical unit, but not intensive-care-level services. The nurse manages complex medical conditions, continuous monitoring, frequent assessments, medication titration within scope and policy, patient and family education, and interdisciplinary coordination to support safe progression of care. The position is available on full-time or part-time day shifts, with 12-hour shifts, every-third-weekend rotation, and holiday rotation.

The ideal candidate is clinically strong, calm under pressure, highly organized, and able to recognize and respond quickly to changes in patient condition. Candidates need recent acute-care nursing experience and the ability to assess and manage complex medical, cardiac, respiratory, neurologic, and post-procedural needs.

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 supportive, collaborative, patient-centered work environment and competitive benefits.

Requirements

• Current, unrestricted Registered Nurse license in the applicable state; the qualifications section specifies an active Indiana RN license or active Nurse Licensure Compact RN license.
• Graduation from an accredited nursing program; an Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN/ADN) is accepted, and a Bachelor of Nursing (BSN) is preferred.
• At least two years of recent acute-care nursing experience.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through the American Heart Association.
• Current Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification or ability to obtain it within the organization’s designated timeframe; other advanced life-support certifications may be required by unit or department policy.
• Demonstrated ability to assess and manage patients with complex medical, cardiac, respiratory, neurologic, and post-procedural needs.
• Strong critical-thinking, communication, prioritization, and clinical decision-making skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced, high-acuity environment.
• Candidates who did not graduate from a nationally accredited nursing program may be considered if they have more than two years of acute-care experience, subject to review and approval by the Chief Nursing Officer.

Nice To Haves

• BSN.
• Prior experience in Progressive Care, Step-Down, Intermediate Care, ICU, or another high-acuity acute-care setting.
• Experience with telemetry interpretation, dysrhythmia recognition, non-invasive ventilation, vasoactive medication monitoring, and rapid-response escalation.
• National specialty certification such as PCCN, CCRN, or equivalent.
• Charge nurse, preceptor, or shared-governance experience.

Responsibilities

• Perform thorough initial and ongoing patient assessments, identify changes in condition, and promptly escalate concerns through appropriate clinical channels.
• Monitor, interpret, and respond appropriately to cardiac rhythms, hemodynamic status, respiratory status, neurologic changes, laboratory results, and other clinical indicators.
• Collaborate with physicians, advanced practice providers, respiratory therapy, pharmacy, case management, rehabilitation services, and other interdisciplinary team members.
• Educate patients and families on diagnoses, medications, treatment plans, discharge needs, and warning signs requiring follow-up.
• Maintain accurate, timely, and complete clinical documentation in the electronic health record.
• Support a culture of safety, teamwork, accountability, service excellence, and respectful communication.

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.
• Healthy Results team-member wellness program with points that contribute toward a biweekly financial incentive.
• Referral bonus eligibility.

What This Job Offers

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