Registered Nurse - Short Stay Unit

Indiana University Health; Muncie (IN); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive benefits

Tuition reimbursement

Student loan forgiveness

Employer paid medical leave

401K with employer match

Wellness program

Job summary

Indiana University Health in Ball Memorial, Muncie, Indiana is seeking skilled Registered Nurses to join the Cardiac Medical Observation Unit on a night shift. You will collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to provide high-quality cardiac care during brief patient stays and participate in ongoing professional development.

The unit emphasizes teamwork, compassionate patient guidance, and continuous learning.

Qualifications

• ASN required; BSN preferred.
• Indiana RN license active.
• Current BLS certification required; ACLS may be required per unit.
• Experience in acute care or cardiac care is valued.

Responsibilities

• Provide bedside nursing care for cardiac observation patients.
• Collaborate with physicians, PT/OT, and care teams.
• Ensure patient safety and advocacy during brief stays.

Skills

Post Cath Lab care

Critical thinking

Multi-tasking

Patient advocacy

Team collaboration

Education

ASN/ADN

BSN preferred

Tools

ACLS

BLS

Job description

Overview

SHIFT: PT/FT Nights

LOCATION: Ball Memorial – Muncie, Indiana

Indiana University Health is looking for passionate, experienced nurses to join our team and collaborate with top medical professionals. At IU Health, you will learn and 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 develop clinical expertise, explore diverse career opportunities, embrace learning, cultivate new relationships, and fuel your spirit of inquiry,

Cardiac Medical Observation Unit (CMO) is a newly renovated, 25 private room unit located on 6 North in the hospital. We are committed to providing the highest quality of care to Observation and Medical level patients during their brief stay. We do specialize in the care of Cardiac patients pre and post procedure. We focus on our values of Team, Compassion, Excellence, and Purpose. We believe in servant leadership and encourage the growth and development of our team.

Thanks for your interest in joining the team!

Nursing skills gained on this unit

• Post Cath Lab care
• Develop clinical expertise and critical thinking skills
• Multi-tasking and time management skills
• Patient and family advocacy
• Cardiac Dynamics—ACLS certification

Unit Successes/Designations

• Multiple Daisy Award nominees
• Multiple BEE Award nominees
• Magnet Designated Hospital
• Constant professional development opportunities
• Tuition Reimbursement

Unit Culture

• Our TEAM!! Supportive Team Culture
• Variety in patient diagnoses helping to grow knowledge base
• Interdisciplinary Collaboration
• Supportive leadership to assist in professional development

Qualifications

• Requires an Associates of Nursing (ASN); Bachelor of Nursing (BSN) preferred.
• 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 current state of Indiana license as Registered Nurse.
• Requires that the RN has graduated from a nationally accredited nursing program.
• 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?

• Increased pay scale for bedside nurses
• 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.