Registered Nurse - Emergency Department

Indiana University Health System; Bloomington (IN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition reimbursement

Student loan forgiveness

401(K) matching

Employer paid medical leave

Job summary

Indiana University Health is seeking an experienced registered nurse to join our emergency department team, a Level III trauma center with 53 beds. The role emphasizes safety, interprofessional collaboration, and ongoing certification attainment through programs like TNCC, ENPC, SANE, CEN, TCRN, and CPEN.

Referral eligibility applies and career development is supported. Minimum one year of RN experience is required.

Qualifications

• ASN (Associates of Nursing) required; BSN preferred.
• Active RN license in Indiana or NLC RN license required.
• Graduate from a nationally accredited nursing program; exceptions considered with >2 years acute care experience.
• Basic Life Support certification required; other advanced Life Support certifications may be required per unit.

Responsibilities

• Provide patient care in a fast-paced ED environment.
• Collaborate with an interprofessional team to deliver high-quality care.
• Pursue and maintain certifications (TNCC, ENPC, SANE, CEN, TCRN, CPEN).
• Support safety initiatives and nurse staffing balance at the bedside.

Skills

TNCC/ENPC/SANE/CEN/TCRN/CPEN

Fast-paced patient care

Education

ASN

BSN preferred

RN license in Indiana

Nationally accredited nursing program

NLC RN license

Job description

This is a referral eligible position!We are seeking an individual with a minimum of one year of RN experience for this role.

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.

We strive to foster an environment of safety, effective patient care, and lower the physical demand on our nurses. We recently invested in Patient Repositioner Technology to do just this. Learn more about this system: IU Health Nursing: Patient Repositioner Technology

Our emergency department is a level III trauma center with 53 beds available. We see patients from all ages (including neonatal & geriatric) and diagnoses. On this unit you can earn the following certificates: TNCC, ENPC, SANE, CEN, TCRN, and CPEN. The emergency department has a robust Interprofessional Practice Council lead by bedside team member where nursing, provides, and support staff come together to discuss opportunities to make changes at the bedside. There are opportunities to grow in your career through the SANE training, emergency and trauma certification and support for further formal education.

Nursing skills gained on this unit:

• Obtain TNCC, ENPC, SANE, CEN, TCRN, and CPEN certificates
• Providing patient care in a fast-paced environment
• Understanding how to balance nurse to patient ratios while providing excellent patient care

Unit Successes/Designations:

• Become a Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner/Forensic Nurse Examiner through the (SANE/FNE) program

Unit Culture Highlights:

• Dynamic fast paced environment
• Team members help foster new RNs and develop their skillsets in the ED
• Leadership pathways to help you grow in your career
• Participate in a robust Interprofessional Practice Council lead by our bedside team members and discuss opportunities to make real changes at the bedside

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.

Qualifications

• Requires an Associates of Nursing (ASN); Bachelor of Nursing (BSN) preferred.
• 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.
  • 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 Basic Life Support certification through the AHA.
• Other advanced Life Support certifications may be required per unit/department specialty according to patient care policies.

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.