Registered Nurse Neuro Intermediate Care

Ascension; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

403(b) retirement plan

Employee Assistance Program

Spiritual care resources

Job summary

Ascension in Indianapolis, IN is seeking a registered nurse for an Inpatient Acuity adaptable Unit. This PRN night-shift role focuses on coordinating multidisciplinary care for brain and spine patients and guiding discharge planning to ensure safe transitions home or to rehabilitation.

The position requires Indiana RN licensure and a nursing diploma, with preference for acute care experience. Join a large Catholic health system dedicated to service and growth.

Qualifications

• Bachelor-level nursing not required if diploma is stated; licensure required.
• Experience with multidisciplinary teams preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead multidisciplinary teams to coordinate integrated neurological care.
• Assess and adapt care plans for neuro brain and spine patients.
• Monitor clinical changes and intervene to ensure patient safety.
• Guide discharge planning with families and specialists.

Skills

Care coordination

Patient assessment

Vital signs interpretation

Discharge planning

Education

Diploma in nursing

Job description

Your future role at a glance

Location: Indianapolis, IN

Facility: Ascension St. Vincent Lucas Family Brain and Spine

Department/Specialty: Inpatient, Acuity adaptable Unit

Schedule: PRN, Night shift. Minimum 36 hoours per six-week schedule

Life at Ascension: Where purpose meets opportunity

Ascension is a leading nonprofit Catholic health system with a culture and associate experience grounded in service, growth, care and connection. We empower our 97,000+ associates to bring their skills and expertise every day to reimagining healthcare, together. Recognized as one of the Best 150+ Places to Work in Healthcare and a Military-Friendly Gold Employer, you’ll find an inclusive and supportive environment where your contributions truly matter.

Benefits that help you thrive

• Retirement: 403(b) plan
• Well-being support: Employee Assistance Program, counseling and peer support, spiritual care and stress management resources

How you’ll make an impact in this role

• Lead the coordination of multidisciplinary teams to ensure patients receive seamless, well integrated care tailored to their neurological recovery.
• Assess and adapt personalized care plans continuously to meet the evolving physical and cognitive needs of patients with complex brain and spine conditions.
• Monitor and interpret vital clinical changes to provide immediate interventions that safeguard patient safety and optimize neurological outcomes.
• Guide the discharge planning process alongside families and specialists to ensure a safe transition from hospital to home or rehabilitation.

What Minimum Requirements You’ll Need

Licensure / Certification / Registration

• BLS Provider obtained within 1 Month (30 days) of hire date or job transfer date required. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.
• Registered Nurse credentialed from the Indiana Board of Nursing obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date required.

Education

• Diploma from an accredited school/college of nursing OR Required professional licensure at time of hire.

What Additional Preferences We’re Seeking

• Acute care experience.

Equal employment opportunity employer

Ascension provides Equal Employment Opportunities (EEO) to all associates and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex/gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions, lactation, breastfeeding, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, all as defined by applicable law, and any other legally protected status or characteristic in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. For further information, view the EEO Know Your Rights (English) poster or EEO Know Your Rights (Spanish) poster.