Registered Nurse - Cardiac Progressive Care

IU Health • Muncie, IN

11h • Onsite

About The Position

IU Health is seeking a Registered Nurse for the 18-bed Cardiac Progressive Care Unit at Ball Memorial in Muncie, Indiana. The unit specializes in cardiac patients, including patients with heart failure, pre- and post-cardiac catheterization patients, pre- and post-cardiovascular surgery patients, arrhythmias, and patients receiving cardiac drips. The care team uses a multidisciplinary approach involving nurses, physicians, patient care assistants, case managers, and secretarial support staff.

The unit supports professional development through certification, participation in councils, and a 6–8 week orientation with a preceptor and classes covering cardiac dynamics, critical care basics, and sheath care. IU Health describes a culture centered on accountability, engagement, collaboration, and individualized, compassionate care. This position requires at least one year of RN experience.

Requirements

• At least one year of RN experience.
• Associate of Nursing (ASN) degree required.
• Graduation from a nationally accredited nursing program; exceptions may be considered for candidates with more than two years of acute care experience and are subject to CNO review and approval.
• Active Registered Nurse (RN) license in Indiana or an active Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC) RN license.
• Basic Life Support certification through the American Heart Association (AHA).
• Additional advanced Life Support certifications may be required according to unit or department specialty and patient care policies.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor of Nursing (BSN) degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide nursing care to cardiac progressive care patients, including patients with heart failure, arrhythmias, and cardiac drips.
• Care for patients before and after cardiac catheterization and cardiovascular surgery.
• Care for chest tubes and arterial lines.
• Manage and titrate drips.
• Manage drains, tubes, and lines, including ostomies, feeding tubes, and central lines.
• Provide surgical site care, including care of sutures and staples and dressing changes.
• Provide tracheostomy care.
• Collaborate with nurses, physicians, patient care assistants, case managers, and secretarial support staff.

Benefits

• Increased pay scale for bedside nurses
• 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 program with points contributing toward a biweekly financial incentive

What This Job Offers

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