Registered Nurse - Cardiac Medical 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 Cardiac Medical Critical Care (CMCC) unit. The unit provides specialized care to critically ill patients who need advanced cardiac and medical intensive care. Nurses care for high-acuity patients with complex cardiovascular, respiratory, and multisystem conditions alongside an interdisciplinary team of physicians, advanced practice providers, respiratory therapists, pharmacists, and nursing colleagues. The fast-paced setting offers opportunities to develop advanced critical care skills and use evidence-based practices to support patient outcomes.

The patient population and services include acute and chronic heart failure, cardiogenic shock and advanced hemodynamic monitoring, post-cardiac intervention and stabilization, complex arrhythmias, respiratory failure, sepsis and multi-organ dysfunction, mechanical circulatory support, and other critical care needs requiring multidisciplinary management.

The position is full-time on nights. Part-time and full-time roles are eligible for a $30,000 sign-on bonus through September 30, 2026. The role is also referral eligible. IU Health describes a supportive, collaborative, patient-centered environment with opportunities for professional development, clinical education, specialty certification, unit-based council participation, quality initiatives, and process improvement.

Requirements

• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN).
• Current Registered Nurse license in Indiana or eligibility for Indiana licensure.
• Graduation from a nationally accredited nursing program. Candidates who did not graduate from a nationally accredited program may be considered with more than two years of acute care experience; exceptions require Chief Nursing Officer approval.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through the American Heart Association (AHA).
• Strong critical-thinking, prioritization, communication, and assessment skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, high-acuity environment.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN).
• Previous critical care, cardiac, ICU, PCU, step-down, telemetry, emergency department, or related acute care experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide specialized critical care to patients with complex cardiovascular, respiratory, and multisystem conditions.
• Manage care for patients with acute and chronic heart failure, cardiogenic shock, complex arrhythmias, respiratory failure, sepsis, and multi-organ dysfunction.
• Provide care involving advanced hemodynamic monitoring, post-cardiac intervention stabilization, and mechanical circulatory support devices.
• Collaborate with physicians, advanced practice providers, respiratory therapists, pharmacists, and nursing colleagues in multidisciplinary patient care.
• Use evidence-based critical care practices to support patient outcomes.
• Participate in unit-based councils, quality initiatives, and process improvement projects.

Benefits

• $30,000 sign-on bonus for eligible part-time and full-time roles through 9/30/2026.
• Competitive compensation and benefits.
• 401(k) retirement savings with employer match.
• Employer-paid medical leave.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Student loan forgiveness opportunities through the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.
• Employee Assistance Program with counseling services available at no cost.
• Healthy Results wellness program with opportunities to earn financial incentives.
• Ongoing career development, continuing education, and specialty certification support.

What This Job Offers

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