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Registered Nurse-Peds Cardiac Stepdown

Riley Children's Health
Indianapolis, IN Full Time
POSTED ON 4/18/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/17/2026
Overview

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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, apply today.

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

Riley Hospital 3W Cardiac Stepdown Unit is a 24-bed unit that includes 6 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. We are also among the top 15 of high-volume heart programs in the nation for effective outcomes. Our Pediatric Cardiothoracic Surgeons have received the high honor of a Three Star Rating from The Society of Thoracic Surgeons in 2018.

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: 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


Qualifications:

  • Requires 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.
  • 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.


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.

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