Cardiothoracic Stepdown RN — Complex Post-Op Care (Days)

Ascension; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage

403(b) retirement matching

Paid PTO

Tuition reimbursement

Employee Assistance Program

Parental leave

Adoption assistance

Pet insurance

Transit benefits

Job summary

Ascension St. Vincent Indianapolis is seeking a Cardiothoracic Stepdown RN to join a 48-bed progressive care unit in Indianapolis, IN. You will provide specialized nursing care for complex cardiovascular surgical patients, including transplant, CABG, and VAD recipients, and manage post-op care for vascular and renal transplant patients.

Responsibilities include monitoring thoracic surgery patients (VATS/robotics) and maintaining nurse-to-patient ratios of 1:3 to 1:4 with PCA support.

Qualifications

• BLS certification within 1 month of hire.
• Indiana RN license required before hire date.
• Diploma from an accredited nursing program or current licensure at hire time.

Responsibilities

• Provides specialized nursing care in a 48-bed progressive care unit.
• Cares for complex cardiovascular surgical patients including transplant, CABG, and VAD recipients.
• Manages post-op care for peripheral vascular procedures and renal transplants.
• Monitors thoracic surgery patients (VATS, robotic procedures, resections).
• Maintains 1:3 to 1:4 nurse-to-patient ratios with Patient Care Technician support.

Skills

BLS

RN license

Cardiothoracic care

Post-op care

Education

Nursing Diploma

Job description

Ascension St. Vincent Indianapolis is seeking a Cardiothoracic Stepdown RN to join a 48-bed progressive care unit in Indianapolis, IN. You will provide specialized nursing care for complex cardiovascular surgical patients, including transplant, CABG, and VAD recipients, and manage post-op care for vascular and renal transplant patients.

Responsibilities include monitoring thoracic surgery patients (VATS/robotics) and maintaining nurse-to-patient ratios of 1:3 to 1:4 with PCA support.