Registered Nurse - Cardiac Medical Critical Care FT Nights

IU Health • Indianapolis, IN

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About The Position

Indiana University Health is seeking an experienced Registered Nurse to provide specialized care in its Cardiac Medical Critical Care (CMCC) unit. The unit cares for critically ill patients with complex cardiovascular, respiratory, and multisystem conditions. Nurses work with an interdisciplinary team of physicians, advanced practice providers, respiratory therapists, pharmacists, and nursing colleagues in a fast-paced, high-acuity environment, using evidence-based practice to support exceptional patient outcomes.

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

This is a full-time night-shift position. IU Health describes a supportive, collaborative, patient-centered work environment with opportunities for professional development, clinical education, specialty certification, unit-based council participation, quality initiatives, and process-improvement projects. A $30,000 sign-on bonus is available for eligible part-time and full-time roles through September 30, 2026; the position is also referral eligible.

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.
• Care for patients requiring 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 practices to support patient outcomes.
• Contribute to professional development and clinical education; opportunities include unit-based councils, quality initiatives, and process-improvement projects.

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.
• Competitive compensation and benefits.
• A $30,000 sign-on bonus for eligible full-time and part-time roles through September 30, 2026.

What This Job Offers

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