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Registered Nurse- Adult Progressive Care

IU Health·Lafayette, Indiana

Full Time·On Site·0-2 yrs·Posted 2 months ago
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About the role

The Clinical Nurse provides and coordinates competent, evidence-based care for patients with complex medical and cardiac conditions in a 27-bed unit. Responsibilities include assessment, diagnosis, planning, and collaboration with a multidisciplinary team to enhance patient outcomes.

Job Title

  • Clinical Nurse (RN) –
  • Progressive
  • Care
  • Unit (PCU)
  • Shift: Full-Time, Nights

Position Summary

The Clinical Nurse (RN) reflects the mission, vision, and values of Indiana University Health, adheres to the organization’s Code of Ethics and Corporate Compliance, and complies with all relevant policies, procedures, guidelines, and regulatory and accreditation standards. The registered professional nurse is accountable and responsible for the provision and coordination of competent, evidence-based care across the care continuum, including assessment, diagnosis, outcome identification, planning, implementation, and evaluation. The Clinical Nurse participates in decision-making, teaching, mentoring, and collaboration with the multidisciplinary team to advance the patient plan of care, achieve outcomes, and enhance operational efficiency. The nurse practices in accordance with the ANA Scope and Standards of Professional Nursing and the Code of Ethics for Nurses with Interpretive Statements.

Unit: Description – Progressive Care

Unit

IU Arnett’s Progressive Care Unit is a 27-bed non-surgical progressive care unit that includes IU Arnett’s Rapid Response Bed. The PCU team provides compassionate, high-quality care to patients with complex medical and cardiac conditions. The team also includes a Paramedic who assists with patient transport to and from procedures and diagnostic testing Monday through Friday.

Patient populations include but are not limited to

  • NSTEMI
  • Cardiogenic shock
  • Pulmonary embolism (pre-intervention)
  • Cardiac catheterization patients
  • Post-CABG and open-heart surgery recovery
  • Heart failure
  • Respiratory failure
  • Sepsis
  • Diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA)
  • Atrial fibrillation ablation
  • Watchman and other percutaneous intervention patients

Nursing Skills Gained

  • Patient care assessment and monitoring
  • Assistance with bedside procedures including central line placement, cardioversion, and EGD
  • End-of-life care and patient and family advocacy
  • Cross-training opportunities to the Intensive Care Unit (ICU)

Unit

Achievements:

  • Multiple DAISY Award recipients
  • Two DAISY Award recipients in 2025
  • Highest inpatient satisfaction scores in 2025
  • Excellent patient outcomes
  • Three years CLABSI-free
  • One and a half years CAUTI-free

Unit

Culture Highlights:

  • Support for nurses through continuing education
  • ICU cross-training opportunities
  • PCU Mentorship and Engagement Committee
  • PCU Education Council
  • Professional Practice Council

Qualifications

Education

  • Requires an Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN); Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred
  • The Registered Nurse must have graduated from a nationally accredited nursing program

Exceptions

  • Candidates who have not graduated from a nationally accredited nursing program may be considered if they possess more than two years of acute care experience
  • Exceptions are subject to review and approval by the Chief Nursing Officer (CNO)

Licensure

• Requires an active Registered Nurse (RN) license in the state of Indiana or an active Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC) RN license

Certifications

  • Requires Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through the American Heart Association
  • Additional advanced life support certifications may be required per unit or department specialty according to patient care policies
  • Why Join IU Health? As Indiana’s largest and most comprehensive healthcare system and the number one ranked healthcare system in Indiana, IU Health offers:
  • Increased pay scale for bedside nurses
  • A supportive and collaborative, patient-centered work environment
  • Competitive benefits
  • 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match
  • Employer-paid medical leave
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Eligibility for Public Service Loan Forgiveness
  • Employee Assistance Program with no-cost counseling
  • Healthy Results wellness program with biweekly financial incentives based on participation
  • Part and Full-time roles are eligible for a $30,000 sign-on bonus — apply today to learn more!
  • Indiana University Health has nearly 40,000 team members, including more than 3,600 physicians and 1,200 advanced practice providers, and we’re home to the largest nursing network in Indiana with more than 9,000 nursing team members at over 800 sites of care.
  • IU Health is ranked No. 1 in Indiana by U.S. News & World Report, Riley Children's Health is ranked among the top children's hospitals in the country by U.S. News & World Report.
  • A unique partnership with the Indiana University School of Medicine – one of the nation’s largest medical schools – gives patients access to groundbreaking research and innovative treatments, and it offers team members access to the latest science and the very best training – advancing healthcare for all.
  • With 15 hospitals, including seven with Magnet designation and eight with Pathways to Excellence designation, our team members are leading the way through excellence.
  • At Indiana University Health, your personal and professional growth is a top priority. You will have access to many diverse opportunities to learn and develop in meaningful ways that matter most to you, such as advanced clinical training, leadership development, promotion opportunities and cross training development.
  • Indiana University Health is invested in the lives of Hoosiers, leading the transformation of healthcare to make Indiana one of the nation’s healthiest states.

Indiana University Health is Indiana’s most comprehensive health system, with 15 hospitals and nearly 40,000 team members serving Hoosiers across the state. We’re looking for team members who are inspired by challenging and meaningful work for the good of every patient. People who are compassionate and serve with a purpose. People who aspire to excellence every day.

Requirements

Requires an Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) from an accredited program and an active RN license in Indiana or a Compact license. Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through the American Heart Association is mandatory.

  • associate degree
  • bachelor degree
  • Patient Advocacy
  • Patient Monitoring
  • Respiratory Care
  • Multidisciplinary Collaboration
  • Clinical Nursing
  • Sepsis Management
  • Cardiac Care
  • DKA Management
  • End-of-life Care
  • Patient Care Assessment
  • Evidence-based Care
  • Bedside Procedures

Benefits

  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • Sign-on Bonus
  • 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan With Employer Match
  • Competitive Benefits
  • Eligibility For Public Service Loan Forgiveness
  • Healthy Results Wellness Program
  • Employer-paid Medical Leave

Posting details

Employment type
Full Time
Work arrangement
On Site
Experience
0-2 yrs
Location
Lafayette, Indiana
Posted
May 19, 2026
Application
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IU Health

Indiana University Health is Indiana’s largest and most comprehensive system. A unique partnership with the Indiana University School of Medicine—one of the nation’s largest medical schools—gives patients access to groundbreaking research and innovative treatments, and it offers...

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IndustryHospitals and Health Care
TypeNonprofit
Size10,001+ employees
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