Registered Nurse - Emergency Department

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

Benefits offered by this job

Higher pay

Tuition reimbursement

Student loan forgiveness

401K match

Medical leave

Wellness program

Job summary

IU Health seeks a qualified RN to join our emergency department team in Indiana. This role requires at least one year of RN experience, with a pathway to advance clinical expertise and certification through our supportive culture.

You will work in a level III ED with diverse patient populations, participate in on-call rotations every six weeks, and benefit from tuition reimbursement and loan forgiveness programs as part of IU Health's commitment to professional growth.

Qualifications

• Requires ASN; BSN preferred and active RN license in Indiana or NLC RN license.
• BLS certification required; may need other ALS certifications per unit.

Responsibilities

• Provide patient care in a fast-paced ED setting.
• Support trauma and interprofessional teams in patient management.
• Pursue learning and certification opportunities within IU Health ED.

Skills

RN experience

Patient care

Team collaboration

Communication skills

Education

ASN (Associate Degree in Nursing)

BSN preferred

Tools

Patient Repositioner Technology

EHR systems

Job description

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.

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.

Shift:

All shifts will be required to pick up 1-on call shift every 6-weeks.

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?

• 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); Bachelors 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. 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.