Registered Nurse Pediatric Cardiac ICU

Ascension; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive health coverage

403(b) retirement plan with employer-m

Paid time off and holidays

Tuition reimbursement and professional

Employee Assistance Program

Parental leave

Family benefits

Job summary

Ascension Peyton Manning Children’s Hospital in Indianapolis seeks a full-time RN for the Pediatric/Cardiac ICU. You will perform hemodynamic and cardiac monitoring for post-op pediatric patients and manage complex ECMO/VAD support with vasoactive infusions, delivering critical care and collaborating with cardiologists and surgeons to support families.

Minimum requirements include Indiana RN licensure and BLS within 30 days; BSN preferred. Open heart/pediatric ICU experience is a plus.

Qualifications

• BLS Provider within 30 days of hire (American Heart Association or Red Cross accepted).
• Registered Nurse credential from Indiana Board of Nursing prior to hire.
• Diploma or BSN preferred for this role.

Responsibilities

• Cardiac Monitoring & Assessment for post-op pediatric heart surgery and congenital defects.
• Advanced Mechanical & Pharmacological Support: ECMO, VADs, vasoactive infusions.
• Post-Surgical Critical Care: ventilators, chest tubes, invasive lines management.
• Interdisciplinary collaboration with cardiologists and surgeons and family-centered care.

Education

Diploma from an accredited school/college of nursing

Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing preferred

Job description

Your future role at a glance

Location: Indianapolis, Indiana

Facility: Ascension Peyton Manning Children's Hospital

Department/Specialty: Pediatric/Cardiac ICU

Schedule: FT Day

How you’ll make an impact in this role

• Cardiac Monitoring & Assessment: Perform hemodynamic and continuous cardiac monitoring for post-op pediatric heart surgery and congenital heart defect patients.
• Advanced Mechanical & Pharmacological Support: Manage ECMO, VADs, and complex vasoactive infusions for critically ill pediatric cardiac patients.
• Post-Surgical Critical Care: Deliver post-operative recovery care, managing ventilators, pacemakers, chest tubes, and invasive lines.
• Interdisciplinary Collaboration: Partner with cardiologists and surgeons to deliver family-centered critical care.

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.
• Bachelorâs Degree in Nursing preferred.

Additional Preference

• 1 year of cumulative job specific experience required
• Pediatric Open Heart experience .

Benefits that help you thrive

• Comprehensive health coverage: medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage and HSA/FSA options
• Financial security & retirement: employer-matched 403(b), planning and hardship resources, disability and life insurance
• Time to recharge: pro-rated paid time off (PTO) and holidays
• Career growth: Ascension-paid tuition (Vocare), reimbursement, ongoing professional development and online learning
• Emotional well-being: Employee Assistance Program, counseling and peer support, spiritual care and stress management resources
• Family support: parental leave, adoption assistance and family benefits
• Other benefits: optional legal and pet insurance, transportation savings and more

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 99,000+ 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.

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