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Registered Nurse ICU Stepdown

Ascension·Evansville, Indiana

Full Time·On Site·2-5 yrs·Posted 28 days ago
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About the role

Lead the clinical journey of patients by implementing personalized care plans and coordinating with multidisciplinary teams. Monitor patient conditions vigilantly and manage the transition process for successful home recovery.

Your future role at a glance Location

  • Evansville,
  • IN
  • Facility: Ascension St.
  • Vincent
  • Department/Specialty:
  • ICU
  • Stepdown
  • Schedule: Full Time | Days, 7am-7pm #NextGenHealthcare How you'll make an impact in this role Lead the patient’s clinical journey by implementing and monitoring personalized care plans that prioritize safety, recovery, and high-quality outcomes. Coordinate a multidisciplinary team of specialists to ensure every aspect of the patient's treatment is seamless, holistic, and well-communicated. Advocate for patient health by vigilantly monitoring conditions and communicating critical changes to the medical team for immediate, proactive interventions. Empower patients and their families by assessing discharge needs and coordinating a clear transition plan, ensuring they have the resources required for a successful recovery at home. What minimum qualifications 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. What additional requirements you'll need Prefer at least 1-2 yrs previous

ICU stepdown experience in a high acuity setting

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 97,000+ 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. Equal employment opportunity employer Equal employment opportunity employer Ascension provides Equal Employment Opportunities (EEO) to all associates and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex/gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions, lactation, breastfeeding, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, all as defined by applicable law, and any other legally protected status or characteristic in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. For further information, view the EEO Know Your Rights (English) poster or EEO Know Your Rights (Spanish) poster. Fraud prevention notice Prospective applicants should be vigilant against fraudulent job offers and interview requests. Scammers may use sophisticated tactics to impersonate Ascension employees.

To ensure your safety, please remember: Ascension will never ask for payment or to provide banking or financial information as part of the job application or hiring process. Our legitimate email communications will always come from an @ascension.org email address; do not trust other domains, and an official offer will only be extended to candidates who have completed a job application through our authorized applicant tracking system. E-Verify statement Employer participates in the Electronic Employment Verification Program. Please click here for more information.

Benefits

Paid time off (PTO)Various health insurance options & wellness plansRetirement benefits including employer match plansLong-term & short-term disabilityEmployee assistance programs (EAP)Parental leave & adoption assistanceTuition reimbursementWays to give back to your community Benefit options and eligibility vary by position. Compensation varies based on factors including, but not limited to, experience, skills, education, performance, location and salary range at the time of the offer.

Requirements

Requires a valid Registered Nurse license from the Indiana Board of Nursing and BLS certification. A diploma from an accredited nursing school is required, with a preference for 1-2 years of ICU stepdown experience.

  • professional certificate
  • Patient Advocacy
  • Patient Safety
  • Acute Care
  • Discharge Planning
  • Patient Care Planning
  • Multidisciplinary Coordination
  • Clinical Monitoring
  • ICU Stepdown Nursing

Posting details

Employment type
Full Time
Work arrangement
On Site
Experience
2-5 yrs
Location
Evansville, Indiana
Posted
Jun 29, 2026
Closes
Jul 9, 2027
Application
Employer website
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Hiring organization

Ascension

Answering God's call to bring health, healing and hope to all. Ascension is one of the nation’s leading non-profit and Catholic health systems, with a Mission of delivering compassionate, personalized care to all, with special attention to those most vulnerable. In FY2025,...

Salary listed on 270 jobs
IndustryHospitals and Health Care
TypeNonprofit
Size10,001+ employees
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