RN-Cardiovascular Scrub Nurse Heart Center

Company: Ascension
Location: Carmel
Posted on: February 3, 2026

Job Description:

Details - Sign on bonus $20,000 - Department: Cardiac Services - Operating Room - Scrub Nurse - Schedule: Full Time Day - Hospital: Ascension St. Vincent Heart Center - Location: 10580 N. Meridian Street, Carmel, IN 46290 Benefits - Comprehensive health coverage: medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage and HSA/FSA options - Financial security & retirement: employer-matched 403(b), planning and hardship resources, disability and life insurance - Time to recharge: pro-rated paid time off (PTO) and holidays - Career growth: Ascension-paid tuition (Vocare), reimbursement, ongoing professional development and online learning - Emotional well-being: Employee Assistance Program, counseling and peer support, spiritual care and stress management resources - Family support: parental leave, adoption assistance and family benefits - Other benefits: optional legal and pet insurance, transportation savings and more Benefit options and eligibility vary by position, scheduled hours and location. Benefits are subject to change at any time. Your recruiter will provide the most up-to-date details during the hiring process. Responsibilities Deliver professional nursing care in the operative setting to patients undergoing cardiovascular surgical or other invasive procedures. Responsibilities: - Perform both scrub functions and handling of instruments and supplies used during complex cardiovascular surgical procedures. - Perform circulating functions including monitoring, recording and communicating patient condition and managing overall nursing care of patient during cardiovascular procedures. - Assist operating physicians and anesthesia with accessing and maintaining lines and intubation during cardiovascular procedures. - Prepare cardiovascular operating rooms and surgical instruments and equipment for use. Requirements Licensure / Certification / Registration: - Registered Nurse credentialed from the Indiana Board of Nursing obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date required. - One or more of the following required: - Advanced Life Support obtained within 6 Months (180 days) of hire date or job transfer date. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted. - BLS Provider obtained within 1 Month (30 days) of hire date or job transfer date. 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. Additional Preferences Call is 2 days a month and 1 weekend a month. If not on weekend call schedule, it would be 4 days or call in a month. Full time - four ten hour shifts per week. On call - must be within 30 minutes of hospital. Why Join Our Team Ascension is a leading nonprofit Catholic health system with a culture and associate experience grounded in service, growth, care and connection. We empower our 99,000 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 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.

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