
Looking for an opportunity to be part of something new and exciting? The Cardiovascular Observation Unit (COU) at Deaconess Gateway is one of the hospital's newest specialty units, offering nurses the chance to help shape a growing department while gaining valuable experience in advanced cardiac care.
This 27-bed, cardiac-focused unit cares for patients undergoing heart catheterizations, structural heart procedures, ablations, pacemaker and defibrillator implants, CABG surgeries, and more. Nurses also provide PACU recoveries for advanced procedures such as TAVR, LAAO, and A-Fib ablations, creating a unique blend of observation, procedural, and recovery nursing.
If you enjoy a fast-paced environment, cutting-edge cardiovascular care, and the opportunity to be part of a growing team from the ground up, this is the perfect place to advance your career.
Join a team that's helping shape the future of cardiac care at Deaconess Gateway.

Deaconess Health System is the premiere provider of health care services to a population of more than 1.5 million in southwestern Indiana, western Kentucky and southeastern Illinois. Serving a population of more than 1.5 million residents, the system consists of 20 wholly owned, joint ventured, sponsored or affiliated hospital locations situated throughout the Tri-State.
Deaconess Health System is the largest employer in the tri-state region, and operates under the direction of a local board, with a local focus. Deaconess is widely recognized for its commitment to excellence. Named the #2 Hospital in Indiana by US News & World Report for the past six years, Deaconess was also named to the Forbes list of America’s Best Employers in 2022 and 2023, 2024 and 2025.
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