Registered Nurse Neuro ICU

Your future role at a glance 

Location:  Indianapolis, IN

Facility: Ascension St. Vincent Lucas Family Brain and Spine

Department/Specialty: Inpatient, Critical Care Unit ICU

Schedule: PRN, Night shift with rotating weekends

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.

Benefits that help you thrive

• Retirement: 403(b) plan
• Well-being support: Employee Assistance Program , counseling and peer support, spiritual care and stress management resources

How you’ll make an impact in this role

• Lead the delivery of high quality, coordinated neurological and spine care for all complex neurosurgical and spine patients to ensure immediate intervention during critical changes in neurological status.
• Enhance the patient experience by coordinating across all medical disciplines to provide seamless, accessible care that accelerates the recovery journey.
• Execute physician and nursing treatment plans with precision to maintain the clinical excellence and safety standards required for a destination Center of Excellence.
• Communicate real-time updates on patient progress to the healthcare team and families, fostering a transparent and well-informed environment for critical decision-making.
• Prepare patients and their families for life after the ICU by managing discharge logistics early, ensuring a safe and supportive transition through the coordinated care network.

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.
• Advanced Life Support preferred. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.

Education:

• Diploma from an accredited school/college of nursing OR Required professional licensure at time of hire.

What additional preferences we're seeking

• Critical Care experience.

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.

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