Registered Nurse - Emergency Department SWO

IU Health; Muncie (IN); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition reimbursement

Student loan forgiveness

Employer paid medical leave

401(K) employer match

Job summary

Indiana University Health Ball Memorial Hospital in Muncie, Indiana, seeks an experienced Registered Nurse for its Level III trauma center. The RN will provide direct patient care on the ED unit, apply critical thinking, and collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to deliver high-quality care.

Role requires active RN license in Indiana (or NLC) and BLS; ACLS/PALS/other units may be required per department policies. The unit emphasizes growth, teamwork, and professional development.

Qualifications

• Requires an Associates of Nursing (ASN); Bachelor of Nursing (BSN) preferred.
• Active Registered Nurse (RN) license in Indiana or NLC.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through the AHA is required.

Skills

Assessment

Comprehensive Care

Critical Thinking

Education

ASN

BSN preferred

Job description

Overview

SHIFTS: SWO +1 (SWO FT)

LOCATION: Ball Memorial Hospital – Muncie, Indiana

Part-time and Full-time roles are eligible for a $30,000 sign-on bonus (available through 9/30/2026).This position is also referral eligible. . The amount is dependent upon FTE.We are seeking an individual with a minimum of one year of RN experience for this role. This is a Special Weekend Option position which qualifies for premium pay!

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.

Indiana University Health Ball is a level III trauma center with 48 beds. ED nurses will have ACLS, PALS, TNCC, and ENPC certifications paid for IU Health. Growth and development support is provided by leadership and the IU Health Organization. Developing as a nurse is important to us and we had multiple team members present podium and poster presentations at national conferences. Indiana University Health recently became a Pathway to Excellence Designed Hospital.

Nursing skills gained on this unit

• Assessment
• Comprehensive Care
• Critical Thinking

Unit Culture

• Great Teamwork

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 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:

• 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.

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.