Registered Nurse - Cardiovascular Critical Care FT Nights
About The Position
Indiana University Health is hiring a Registered Nurse for its 34-bed Cardiovascular Critical Care (CVCC) unit. The unit primarily cares for patients following 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 night shift and currently qualifies for a new hourly wage differential in addition to standard shift and holiday differentials, as well as 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 distinctions include a VAD Certificate of Distinction, a Gold Award for ECMO Center of Excellence, and multiple DAISY Award nominees, including a 2024 winner. Approximately 30% of CVCC nurses are certified. IU Health describes its work environment as supportive and collaborative, with patient-centered care. The organization emphasizes compassion, individualized care for patients and families, team-member development, and service to the community.
Requirements
- Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) required.
- Active Registered Nurse (RN) license in Indiana or an active Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC) RN license required.
- Graduate of a nationally accredited nursing program required.
- Basic Life Support certification through the AHA required.
- Additional 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) preferred.
Responsibilities
- Provide compassionate, clinically excellent care to patients in the Cardiovascular Critical Care unit.
- Care for patients recovering from open-heart surgery, CABG, valve and aortic aneurysm repair, heart and lung transplants, VAD procedures, peripheral vascular surgeries, and ECMO.
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 with counseling at no cost
- Team-member wellness programs with points contributing toward a biweekly financial incentive
- New hourly wage differential, in addition to standard shift and holiday differentials
- Relocation bonus
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
Associate degree
