Registered Nurse -Adult Med-Surg and AC5 Unit

Indiana University Health System; West Lafayette (IN); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Tuition reimbursement

401K with employer match

Employer paid medical leave

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Indiana University Health is seeking passionate nurses to join our team through a special pipeline for upcoming and recent nursing graduates. Eligible for a $30,000 sign-on bonus for part- and full-time roles, with several shifts available.

The unit focuses on medical-surgical care including orthopedic, neuro, urology, trauma, and general medical patients. Join IU Health to advance your nursing career in a supportive culture, with opportunities for growth, preceptors, and ongoing learning in a

Qualifications

• Requires an ASN; BSN preferred.
• Active RN license in Indiana or NLC RN license.
• BLS certification required; other advanced life support may be required by unit.

Responsibilities

• Care for medical-surgical patients including orthopedic, neuro, urology, trauma, and general medical cases.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to deliver high-quality patient care.
• Maintain standards of safety and patient advocacy per unit policies.

Skills

RN License

BLS Certification

Acute care experience

NLC eligible

Education

ASN

BSN preferred

Job description

Part and Full-time roles are eligible for a $30,000 sign-on bonus

Various Shifts Available!

Are you an upcoming nurse graduate or recent nurse graduate? 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!

Indiana University Health is looking for passionate, experienced nurses to join our team and collaborate with top medical professionals.

At IU Health, you will 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 explore diverse career opportunities, embrace learning, cultivate new relationships, and fuel your spirit of inquiry.

Medical Surgical Acute Care 5 is 37-bed acuity adaptable medical and progressive level of care unit. All beds are private rooms. Nurses are trained to care for medical / surgical patients. AC5 nurses primarily care for orthopedic, neuro, urology, trauma, and fracture surgeries along with general medical patients comprised of COPD, pneumonia, cellulitis, altered mental status, and other conditions.

Unit Successes/Designations/National recognition:

• Multiple Daisy Award Nominees
• Preceptor of the Year Award Recipients 2019, 2022, 2023
• Overall Decreased Harm in 2023
• 2 Years CLABSI Free
• 1 Year CAUTI Free
• 3 Years C.Diff Free

Unit Culture Highlights:

• Seasoned Charge Nurse Mentors
• Unit Professional Practice Council

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 that the RN has graduated from a nationally accredited nursing program.
• 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:

• 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.

Our culture of compassion allows for a holistic delivery of care that is individualized based on our patients’ and their families’ needs. At IU Health, every team member is a caregiver. This care does not stop with our patients, it also extends to one another and our community through service projects, health initiatives and wellness education.