Registered Nurse - 3W Cardiac Stepdown - Day Shifts Available!

Riley Children's Health; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 63,000 - 77,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation incentive

Referral bonus

Job summary

Riley Children's Health is seeking an experienced Registered Nurse for the 3W Cardiac Stepdown Unit at Riley Hospital. The role covers a wide range of high-acuity pediatric cardiac patients, from neonates to adults, with opportunities to grow into CVICU.

Preferred candidates have pediatric cardiac experience, a valid Indiana RN license, and BLS certification. Multiple 12-hour shifts are available with weekend rotation; relocation incentive and referral bonus are offered.

Qualifications

• Minimum of one year of RN experience.
• Peds Cardiac experience preferred.
• Active RN license in Indiana (or NLC) required.
• BLS certification required; other advanced Life Support certifications may be required.

Responsibilities

• Assess, monitor, and document on high acuity cardiac patients from neonates to adults.
• Coordinate care with the multidisciplinary team to plan and implement patient care.
• Educate caregivers and families about post-discharge care and unit policies.
• Collaborate with CVICU and other units as needed to ensure smooth patient transitions.

Skills

RN experience

Peds cardiac experience

Care planning

Education

ASN or BSN preferred

Job description

Overview

We are seeking an individual with a minimum of one year of RN experience for this role. Peds Cardiac experience preferred.

Riley Hospital 3W Cardiac Stepdown Unit is a 24-bed unit that includes 8 designated NICU beds. Riley at IU Health is ranked among the top pediatric cardiovascular programs in the nation by U.S. News & World Report and others.

The Registered Nurse will assess, monitor, and document on high acuity cardiac patients from neonates to adults including Congenital Heart Defect Patients, Neonatal Congenital Heart Defect Patients (Patients in NICU Cohort), Pre/Post-Cardiac Transplant Patients, Pre/Post-Op Cardiothoracic Surgery Patients, and Post-Cardiac Catheterization Patients. Seeking experienced nurses.

• Shift: Multiple Shifts Available but preferably: SWO or Full-time, Day: 3, 12-hour shifts + Every 3rd weekend
• Relocation Incentive Available!
• Referral Bonus Eligible!

Nursing skills gained on 3W Cardiac Stepdown:

• Training for all ages of patients from neonates to adults
• Training for ventricular assist devices, post-cardiac transplant, chest tubes, pacer wires, cardiac monitoring, and central lines
• Teaching caregivers how to care for their children through our parent care program
• Cross-training opportunity to CVICU
• Multiple DAISY Award nominees each year
• Unit Professional Practice Council collaboration for unit initiatives
• Multiple capstone preceptors
• Opportunities to join house-wide committees
• Supportive peers and leadership dedicated to a welcoming environment
• Teamwork culture
• Environment that fosters learning within a teaching environment

Unit Successes/Designations:

• Multiple DAISY Award nominees each year
• Unit Professional Practice Council collaboration for unit initiatives
• Multiple capstone preceptors
• Opportunities to join house-wide committees

Unit Culture Highlights:

• Supportive peers and leadership dedicated to a welcoming environment
• Teamwork culture
• Environment that fosters learning within a teaching environment

The Clinical Nurse reflects the mission, vision, and values of Indiana University Health, adheres to the organization's Code of Ethics and Corporate Compliance, and complies with all relevant policies, procedures, guidelines and all other regulatory and accreditation standards. The registered professional clinical nurse (RN) is accountable and responsible for the provision and coordination of competent, evidence-based care along the care continuum, which includes assessment, diagnosis, outcome identification, planning, implementation, and evaluation. The clinical nurse participates in decision‑making, teaching, mentoring, and collaboration with the multidisciplinary team to advance the patient plan of care, achieve outcomes and enhance operational efficiency. The nurse adheres to the ANA Scope and Standards of Professional Nursing and the Code of Ethics for Nurses with Interpretive Statements.

• Requires an Associates of Nursing (ASN); Bachelors of Nursing (BSN) preferred.
• Requires an active Registered Nurse (RN) license in the state of Indiana or an active Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC) RN license.
• Requires that the RN has graduated from a nationally accredited nursing program. Exceptions: Candidates who have not graduated from a nationally accredited program may be considered if they possess more than two years of acute care experience. Such exceptions are subject to review and approval by the Chief Nursing Officer (CNO).
• Requires Basic Life Support certification through the AHA.
• Other advanced Life Support certifications may be required per unit/department specialty according to patient care policies.

We are an equal opportunity employer. IU Health does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, national origin, gender identity and/or expression, marital status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.