Registered Nurse- Adult PCU Days

IU Health • Fishers, IN

1d • Onsite

About The Position

IU Health is seeking an experienced, compassionate Registered Nurse to join the Adult Progressive Care/Step-Down Unit at IU Health Saxony in Fishers. The unit cares for adult patients with intermediate-acuity needs who require closer monitoring and more complex nursing interventions than a medical-surgical unit, but do not require intensive-care-level services.

The RN provides comprehensive, patient-centered care, including management of 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 role requires strong clinical judgment, composure under pressure, organization, and the ability to recognize and respond promptly to changes in patient condition. Full-time and part-time day shifts are available, with 12-hour shifts, every-third-weekend rotation, and holiday rotation.

Requirements

• Current, unrestricted Registered Nurse license in Indiana or an active Nurse Licensure Compact RN license.
• Graduate of an accredited nursing program; an Associate Degree in Nursing is accepted. The posting also specifies graduation from a nationally accredited nursing program, with possible exceptions subject to Chief Nursing Officer review and approval for candidates with more than two years of acute-care experience.
• Minimum of two years of recent acute-care nursing experience required.
• Current Basic Life Support certification through the American Heart Association.
• Current Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support certification, or obtain it within the organization’s designated timeframe; other advanced life support certifications may be required according to unit or department policies.
• 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.
• The introductory description states a minimum of one year of PCU/Step-Down RN experience for this role.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (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 initial and ongoing patient assessments, identify changes in condition, and promptly escalate concerns through appropriate clinical channels.
• Monitor, interpret, and respond 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 about 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

• Referral bonus eligibility.
• 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 participation points contributing toward a biweekly financial incentive.

What This Job Offers

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