Registered Nurse - Organ Transplant ICU

Indiana University Health; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(K) retirement savings withEmployer

Employer paid medical leave

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Indiana University Health is seeking a Night Shift RN for the Adult Transplant Intensive Care Unit (TICU) at University Hospital. You will care for liver, kidney, pancreas and multi-visceral transplant recipients in a fast-paced, high-acuity environment.

The TICU emphasizes teamwork, complex patient management, and relentless advocacy for superior outcomes, with opportunities for career growth and preceptorship within a dynamic, teaching hospital setting.

Qualifications

• ASN required for RN licensure and practice.
• Active RN license in Indiana or NLC RN license.
• Graduate from nationally accredited nursing program.
• Non-graduates with >2 years acute care experience may be considered.
• BLS certification through AHA required.
• Other advanced Life Support certifications may be required per unit.

Responsibilities

• Care for high-acuity transplant patients in TICU (liver, kidney, pancreas, intestine, multi-visceral).
• Collaborate with physicians, dieticians, rehab, NP's and teaching hospital staff to ensure optimal outcomes.

Skills

Hemodynamic Management

Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Collabor

Dynamic Interprofessional Collab

EKG Interpretation & Arrhythmia

CRRT

Immunosuppression therapy transplant

Specific Organ Nursing Management

Education

ASN

BSN preferred

Job description

Overview

Shift: Night Shift - Full Time

Unit Acuity Level: ICU – Intensive Care Unit

Hospital: University

This position is referral eligible and currently qualifies for a NEW hourly location differential in addition to standard shift and holiday differentials.

Indiana University Health is looking for passionate, experienced nurses to join our team and collaborate with top medical professionals.

At IU Health, you will develop your career in significant ways, advancing healthcare and delivering the highest level of patient care. Being an IU Health nurse means building a professional nursing career designed by a culture that accepts your outstanding strengths and supports your personal and professional goals. If you are seeking an organization where you can explore diverse career opportunities, embrace learning, cultivate new relationships, and fuel your spirit of inquiry.

Adult Transplant Intensive Care Unit:

University Hospital’s Transplant Intensive Care Unit (TICU) is an 8 bed post abdominal transplant floor. The Registered Nurse on this unit would take care of a variety of patients such as liver, kidney, pancreas, intestine, and multi-visceral transplant recipients. The ideal candidate would enjoy a fast-paced work environment with high acuity patients. The TICU team embraces teamwork, the complexity of their patients, and advocates relentlessly for the best possible outcomes.

Nursing skills gained on this unit:

• Hemodynamic Management
• Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Collaborative management
• Dynamic Interprofessional Collaboration
• EKG Interpretation and Arrythmia management
• Trained in Continuous Renal Replacement Therapy (CRRT)
• Immunosuppression therapy for transplant patients
• Specific Organ Nursing Management

Unit Culture:

• Excellent teamwork
• Multidisciplinary collaboration with Dynamic team of Physicians, Dieticians, Rehab, NP's, Fellows, and multiple teaching hospital medical professionals
• Quality care and patient safety advocacy focused
• Multiple daisy/tulip nominations
• Nurse engagement and committee involvement at a high level
• Robust career progression including preceptor, charge, and clinical advisor, and beyond

Qualifications:

• Requires an Associates of Nursing (ASN); Bachelor 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.
• Education: The Registered Nurse (RN) must have 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.

Why Join IU Health?

As Indiana’s largest and most comprehensive healthcare system, and the number 1 ranked healthcare system in Indiana, we offer:

• A supportive and collaborative work environment that is patient centered.
• Competitive benefits.
• 401(K) retirement savings with employer match.
• Employer paid medical leave.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Student loan forgiveness – IU Health qualifies under the public service loan forgiveness program.
• Employee Assistance Program – Counseling at no cost to you
• Healthy Results - Participation in our team member wellness programs award points that contribute toward a biweekly financial incentive in your paycheck. The more you participate, the more you earn.

Our culture of compassion allows for a holistic delivery of care that is individualized based on our patients’ and their families’ needs. At IU Health, every team member is a caregiver. This care does not stop with our patients, it also extends to one another and our community through service projects, health initiatives and wellness education.

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.