Registered Nurse - ICU (PT/Days/Weekends only)

IU Health; Bedford Park (IL); On-site; USD 85,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

$30,000 sign-on bonus

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

IU Health in the United States seeks an experienced RN to join our ICU/PCU team, delivering high‑quality patient care in a critical environment. The role emphasizes collaboration with top medical professionals and ongoing career development.

We offer a supportive culture, strong team dynamics, and opportunities for specialty growth, with a $30,000 sign‑on bonus and weekend option for eligible positions.

Qualifications

• Requires an Associates of Nursing (ASN); Bachelors of Nursing (BSN) preferred.
• Active Registered Nurse (RN) license in the state of Indiana or an active Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC) RN license.
• Education: RN must have graduated from a nationally accredited nursing program.
• Exceptions: Candidates with more than two years of acute care experience may be considered if reviewed and approved 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 policies.

Responsibilities

• ICU Nurses work with unstable patients requiring constant monitoring.
• The unit offers PCU and ICU‑level care with a collaborative, supportive culture.

Skills

RN license

BLS Certification

ASN/BSN

Acute care experience

Education

ASN/BSN

Job description

Overview

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.

We are seeking an individual with a minimum of one year of RN experience for this role.

Shift: Part Time/Days, Special Weekend Option; This unit operates on a unique 12-hour schedule— 5a-5:30p —offering a consistent rhythm that sets us apart from other units. Saturday and Sunday, Holiday commitment. Join a dedicated team delivering exceptional critical care in a dynamic and supportive environment.

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.

ICU Nurses work with unstable patients that face life-threatening conditions. A patient is considered unstable when their respiratory or cardiovascular systems require constant monitoring due to their weak state. Though the daily tasks remain the same, each day is unpredictable and can result in an ICU intervention in case the patient’s body system abruptly stops.

Our unit offers a unique blend of PCU and ICU‑level care within a critical access environment. You’ll join a highly experienced, tight‑knit team known for its supportive culture, strong collaboration, and deep mutual trust. We are committed to training and developing our staff, making this an excellent setting for both seasoned nurses and those eager to expand their critical care expertise.

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); 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.
• 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.