Registered Nurse- Adult PCU Nights

Indiana University Health System • Fishers, IN

7h • Onsite

About The Position

IU Health is hiring an experienced Registered Nurse for its Adult Progressive Care/Step-Down Unit at IU Health Saxony in Fishers. The RN provides comprehensive, patient-centered care to adult patients with intermediate-acuity needs who require closer monitoring and more complex interventions than patients on a medical-surgical unit, but do not require intensive-care-level services. The role includes managing 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 position is available full-time or part-time on nights, with 12-hour shifts, every-third-weekend rotation, and holiday rotation. The ideal candidate is clinically strong, calm under pressure, highly organized, and able to recognize and respond quickly to changes in patient condition.

Requirements

• Current, unrestricted Registered Nurse license in the applicable state; an active Indiana RN license or active Nurse Licensure Compact RN license is required.
• Graduation from an accredited nursing program; an Associate of Nursing degree is accepted, and a Bachelor of Nursing degree is preferred. Nursing-program accreditation exceptions may be considered for candidates with more than two years of acute-care experience, subject to Chief Nursing Officer review and approval.
• At least two years of recent acute-care nursing experience is required.
• Current Basic Life Support certification; the qualifications section specifies certification through the AHA.
• 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 specialty and patient care 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 opening description also states a minimum of one year of PCU/Stepdown RN experience.

Nice To Haves

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

• 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 that contribute toward a biweekly financial incentive.
• Referral bonus eligibility.

What This Job Offers

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