Registered Nurse - Progressive Care Unit

Job Title

Employment Type: Full time

Shift: 12 Hour Day Shift

Description:

Up to $8,700 Sign-On Bonus!

Launch or elevate your nursing career with a team that values your growth, passion, and purpose.

Whether you're a newly licensed RN ready to make a difference or a seasoned nurse seeking a fast-paced, high-acuity environment, our Step-Down Unit (SDU) offers the perfect opportunity to grow, thrive, and be part of something meaningful.

Our PCU bridges the gap between ICU and general care. You'll care for complex patients, build advanced clinical skills, and work side-by-side with an incredible multidisciplinary team dedicated to support, safety, and excellence.

What You'll Do:

• Care for patients with higher acuity needs including cardiac drips, post-op recovery, telemetry, respiratory support, and more
• Monitor, assess, and respond to patient conditions in real-time
• Collaborate with providers, therapists, pharmacists, and fellow nurses to deliver coordinated care
• Educate patients and families on treatment plans, discharge instructions, and health promotion
• Document assessments, medications, and interventions in our EHR system with accuracy and timeliness

Why You'll Love Working Here:

• Supportive onboarding & mentorship: New grads are paired with experienced preceptors and supported through a structured orientation and transition-to-practice program
• Experienced RNs: Bring your expertise and consider advancing into roles such as charge nurse, preceptor, or clinical ladder leadership
• Tight-knit team culture: We celebrate each other, communicate openly, and back each other up—always
• Ongoing growth opportunities: From certifications (like PCCN) to cross-training and tuition assistance, we're here to help you grow
• Advanced tools & technology: Work in a unit that's fully equipped to support quality and safety in real time

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Why Saint Joseph Health System?

At Saint Joseph Health System, our values give us strength. That character guides every decision we make - even when those decisions are complicated, costly or hard. We honor our mission to care for every man, woman and child who needs us by investing in technology, people and capabilities that allow us to set the standard for quality care.

What we offer:

• Tuition reimbursement for all full and part-time colleagues effective first day of employment
• 100% paid tuition for ASN to BSN program (paid directly to learning partner)
• Benefits day one (Including: Medical, Dental, Vision, PTO, Life, STD/LTD, etc.)
• Retirement savings account with employer match
• Generous paid time off program + 7 paid holidays
• Colleague well-being resources
• NO mandatory overtime
• Employee referral incentive program
• State of the art equipment, unlimited CEU's and supportive team approach

About the job:

As a Registered Nurse at Saint Joseph Health System you are responsible for implementing, directing, communicating, and documenting the nursing process in accordance with current established standards of care and the Indiana Nurse Practice Act. Our RNs are patient advocates who provide a safe environment for patients, visitors, and colleagues.

Requirements:

• Education: Graduate of an accredited RN program.
• Licensure: RN Indiana License. CPR certification on hire or able to attain within 60 days.
• Experience: New grad RN's welcome

Our Commitment

Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.