Registered Nurse - Cardiac PCU FT Nights

IU Health • Indianapolis, IN

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About The Position

Indiana University Health is hiring a Registered Nurse for Advanced Heart Care (5E), a specialized Cardiac Progressive Care Unit caring for patients with complex cardiovascular conditions. Patients include those with advanced heart failure, pulmonary hypertension, cardiac arrhythmias, congenital heart defects, infective endocarditis, and those recovering from CABG. The unit also supports LVAD and heart transplant evaluations and provides post-procedural care after cardiac catheterization, valve repair, and valve replacement procedures.

As the organization’s only PCU that performs sheath removal following cardiac procedures, Advanced Heart Care (5E) offers nurses an opportunity to develop specialized cardiac skills. The unit also provides comprehensive long-term cardiac care planning to help patients navigate complex treatment pathways and optimize outcomes.

The team has a mentorship program, supports emerging leaders, and aims to create a welcoming environment for patients, visitors, and team members. IU Health describes its nursing culture as supportive of professional development and individualized, compassionate care.

Requirements

• Associate of Nursing (ASN) degree required.
• Active Registered Nurse license in Indiana or an active Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC) RN license required.
• Graduation from a nationally accredited nursing program required.
• Basic Life Support certification through the AHA required.
• Other advanced Life Support certifications may be required according to unit or department specialty and patient care policies.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor of Nursing (BSN) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide care to patients with complex cardiovascular conditions in a cardiac progressive care unit.
• Care for patients with advanced heart failure, pulmonary hypertension, cardiac arrhythmias, congenital heart defects, and infective endocarditis, as well as patients recovering from CABG.
• Support patients undergoing LVAD and heart transplant evaluations.
• Provide post-procedural care following cardiac catheterization, valve repair, and valve replacement procedures.
• Perform sheath removal following cardiac procedures.
• Participate in comprehensive long-term cardiac care planning to help patients navigate treatment pathways.

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 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

What This Job Offers

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