Registered Nurse - Progressive Care

Job Description

SHIFTS: FT Nights

LOCATION: Ball Memorial - Muncie, Indiana

Part-time and Full-time roles are eligible for a $30,000 sign-on bonus (available through 9/30/2026). This position is also referral eligible. Indiana University Health is looking for passionate, experienced nurses to join our team and collaborate with top medical professionals.


At IU Health, you will learn and 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 develop clinical expertise, explore diverse career opportunities, embrace learning, cultivate new relationships, and fuel your spirit of inquiry, apply today.


Are you an upcoming nurse graduate or recent nurse graduate? Please apply through our pipeline requisition here: . This pipeline requisition allows the IU Health Talent Acquisition team to pair upcoming & recent nurse graduates with the best opportunities available to them based on their unique skillset and interests. Thanks for your interest in joining the team!


Ball Memorial's adult progressive care unit is an 18-bed unit specializes in providing exceptional care for patients transitioning from progressive to medical levels of care. The most common diagnoses are pulmonary edema, respiratory failure, GI hemorrhage, heart failure, sepsis, stroke, respiratory system diagnosis with chronic ventilator support, and renal failure. Join our dynamic team on the Progressive Care Unit using the innovative Team-Based Acuity Adaptable Model (TBAAM). Our dedicated team includes skilled nurses, patient care assistants, a unit secretary, an RN case manager, a geographically placed physician, a pharmacist, and a dietician.


Experience the synergy of interdisciplinary rounding, a cornerstone of our communication strategy, fostering collaboration between nursing, patients, and their families. Our focus is on delivering high-quality, patient-centered care. Our nurses are all ACLS and NIH certified and are committed to continuous improvement and innovation creating a supportive and efficient work environment. Join us in making a difference in the lives of our patients!

Nursing skills gained on this unit:

• On PCU you will encounter a diverse spectrum of patients. This diversity ensures a dynamic learning environment providing exceptional opportunities for both personal and professional development.
• Joining our PCU team will ensure that your journey will be one of continuous learning and growth.

Unit Successes/Designations:

• Our focus is on creating a culture of a healthy work environment, interdisciplinary collaboration, and quality patient outcomes.
• Through continuous efforts, collaboration, and dedication to patient safety, we have achieved notable progress in minimizing patient harm.
• Our nursing team has seen numerous members recognized with the Daisy Award, a testament to the abundance of caring and compassionate individuals among our nurses.
• Our team members are highly engaged and demonstrate a remarkable retention rate, highlighting their commitment and dedication to their roles.

Unit Culture:

• PCU has an amazing team of dedicated nurses who work to support one another while delivering exceptional care to their patients.
• We invest in all nursing team members' education, growth, and development. Our leadership team is focused on helping each individual achieve their professional goals and aspirations.
• PCU dedicates time to engage in meaningful service projects for those in our community through the work of our Unit-Based Council helping to contribute to the well-being of those in need.

Qualifications

• Requires an Associates of Nursing (ASN); Bachelor of Nursing (BSN) preferred.
• Education: The Registered Nurse (RN) must have graduated from a nationally accredited nursing program.
  • Exceptions: Candidates who have not graduated from a nationally accredited program may be considered if they possess more than two years of acute care experience. Such exceptions are subject to review and approval by the Chief Nursing Officer (CNO).
• Requires an active Registered Nurse (RN) license in the state of Indiana or an active Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC) RN license.
• 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.

Why Join IU Health?


As Indiana's largest and most comprehensive healthcare system, and the number 1 ranked healthcare system in Indiana, we offer:

• Increased pay scale for bedside nurses
• A supportive and collaborative work environment that is patient centered.
• Competitive benefits.
• 401(K) retirement savings with employer match.
• Employer paid medical leave.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Student loan forgiveness - IU Health qualifies under the public service loan forgiveness program.
• Employee Assistance Program - Counseling at no cost to you
• Healthy Results - Participation in our team member wellness programs award points that contribute toward a biweekly financial incentive in your paycheck. The more you participate, the more you earn.

About Us

• 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.

About the Team

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.