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Clinical Nurse – Pre-Transplant Stem Cell Transplant/CAR-T Ambulatory Navigator

Registered NurseNo weekendsFull-Time

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Job Description

Location: On-site at University Hospital

Position: Clinical Nurse – Pre-Transplant Stem Cell Transplant/CAR-T Ambulatory Navigator

Shift: 1.0 FTE (40 Hours Weekly) Monday – Friday 8:00a – 4:30p; No weekends or Holidays

The Clinical Nurse - Ambulatory Navigator coordinates the care needs of assigned patients and develops comprehensive plans to manage care delivery across the patient care continuum from referral to the Bone Marrow/Stem Cell Transplant and Immune Cell Therapy Program to their transplant or CAR-T therapy.

This position partners with patients and their primary hematology/oncology/transplant physicians to develop customized care plans based on individual needs and preferences.

They collaborate with physicians, nurses, health professionals, social workers, and others to ensure appropriate tests and treatments are delivered in a timely fashion in order to get patients to their transplant in a timely manner.

Acts as an advocate for the patient, balancing care needs and financial considerations to ensure efficient and effective treatments.

Position Overview

The Clinical Nurse - Ambulatory Navigator plays a vital role in coordinating patient care, developing personalized care plans, and collaborating with interdisciplinary teams to optimize treatment delivery. The role emphasizes patient advocacy, care management, and efficient resource utilization, ensuring a seamless continuum of care tailored to each patient's unique needs.

Key Responsibilities

  • Coordinate care needs for assigned patients and develop comprehensive care plans across the continuum of care pre-transplant.
  • Partner with patients and primary hematology/oncology/transplant physicians to create customized, needs-based care strategies.
  • Collaborate with physicians, nurses, social workers, and other healthcare professionals to ensure timely delivery of tests and treatments.
  • Advocate for patients to ensure their care needs are met efficiently and effectively to get patients to the appropriate treatment, transplant, or CAR-T therapy in a timely manner.
  • Balance clinical care with financial considerations to optimize treatment outcomes and resource utilization.

Qualifications & Requirements

Education

  • Associates of Nursing (ASN) required.
  • Bachelor of Nursing (BSN) preferred.

Licensure & Certifications

  • Active Registered Nurse (RN) license in Indiana or Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC) RN license.
  • Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through the American Heart Association (AHA).
  • Additional advanced life support certifications may be required per department policies.
  • Specialty certifications may be required depending on department/provision of care.

Experience & Knowledge

  • 3-5 years of clinical work experience preferred.
  • Knowledge of personal computers, word processing, and database software.
  • Understanding of medical terminology, medical record requirements, regulations, and policies.
  • Care Management experience strongly preferred.
  • Bone Marrow/Stem Cell experience strongly preferred.
  • Transplant experience preferred but not required.

Why Join IU Health?

  • Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits
  • Opportunities for professional growth and leadership development
  • Supportive environment committed to clinical excellence and staff empowerment
  • Work in a dynamic, patient-centered setting with a focus on safety and quality

To Learn More About Our Benefits, Visit

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Requirements

Candidates must hold an Associate of Nursing degree and an active Registered Nurse license in Indiana or a compact state, with Basic Life Support certification. Preferred qualifications include a Bachelor of Nursing degree and 3-5 years of clinical experience, specifically in bone marrow or stem cell transplant settings.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Care coordinationInterdisciplinary collaborationElectronic medical recordsTreatment planning

Ambulatory Care Nursing — Registered Nurse Career Context

Of the 50 active Ambulatory Care Nursing listings this role was benchmarked against, 28% are remote, 52% have no call, 80% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for Indiana is 93.3 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 60.4% of Indiana clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

How many Ambulatory Care Nursing jobs are remote?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Work-life score6.4 / 10 · top 25% in ambulatory care nursing (rn)ranked against 374 Ambulatory Care Nursing (RN) listingslisting-based score, 0–10
Listed paynot listedAmbulatory Care Nursing median $97k (middle half $85k–$116k)399 comparable listings, Nov 2026
Cost of livingIndiana index 93.3US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Ambulatory Care Nursing listings in Indiana12 active387 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 28% remote · 52% no call · 80% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedIndiana Registered Nurse listings: 17% state a sign-on bonus (median $10k) · 5% offer loan repayment184 active listings, Nov 2026
New Ambulatory Care Nursing listings188 in the last 30 days66 the 30 days before (+185%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Ambulatory Care Nursing pay trend+12.0% vs prior quarter—through Oct 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index (374 Ambulatory Care Nursing (RN) listings), BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Nov 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Clinical Nurse – Pre-Transplant Stem Cell Transplant/CAR-T Ambulatory Navigator at IU Health a 6.4 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 25% in Ambulatory Care Nursing (RN) — ranked against 374 active Ambulatory Care Nursing (RN) listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements.

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Salary Distribution

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$120k-140k
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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

25 jobs
401k / retirement match
96%
Sign-on bonus
20%
PSLF eligible
16%
Loan repayment
12%
CME allowance
12%

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Work-life snapshot

median 4.8this job 6.4
Better work-life than 80% of Ambulatory Care Nursing (RN) listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 374 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • No weekends
  • On-site

Living in Indianapolis city (balance)

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$226k
Typical market rent
$1,375/mo
Residents’ average commute
25 min
State income tax
Up to 3.1%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Sep 2026), Zillow market rents (Sep 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.