Registered Nurse- Med/Surg 2

IU Health; Avon (IN); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

IU Health is seeking a Clinical Nurse for Med Surg 2, a fast-paced unit caring for surgical and medical patients. You will collaborate with physicians, APPs, and the interdisciplinary team to deliver compassionate, evidence-based care through the hospital stay.

The role emphasizes teamwork, critical thinking, continuous learning, and meaningful impact on patient outcomes. Offers full-time scheduling with 12-hour shifts, weekend/holiday rotation, and professional development opportunities.

Qualifications

• Requires ASN; BSN preferred.
• Active RN license in Indiana or NLC RN license.
• Graduation from a nationally accredited nursing program with exceptions reviewed by CNO if experience is strong.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through AHA.
• Additional advanced life support certifications may be required per unit policy.

Responsibilities

• Provide and coordinate evidence-based nursing care across the care continuum.
• Utilize the nursing process: assessment, diagnosis, outcomes, planning, intervention, evaluation.
• Monitor patient status and communicate changes to the health care team.
• Administer medications and interventions per policy and standards.
• Educate patients and families on diagnoses, treatments, and discharge planning.
• Collaborate with physicians, APPs, therapists, care managers, and other staff to achieve goals.
• Participate in decision-making, teaching, and professional development.
• Document care accurately and timely.
• Adhere to ANA standards and nursing ethics.

Skills

Teamwork

Critical thinking

Communication

Organizational skills

Patient education

Education

ASN

BSN preferred

Job description

Join Our Team

Med Surg 2 is a fast-paced inpatient unit that cares for both surgical and medical patients. As a Clinical Nurse, you will work closely with physicians, advanced practice providers, and interdisciplinary team members to provide compassionate, high-quality, evidence-based care throughout the patient's hospital stay. This role is ideal for nurses who enjoy teamwork, critical thinking, continuous learning, and making a meaningful impact on patient outcomes.

About Med Surg 2

Med Surg 2 is a medical-surgical inpatient unit specializing in the care of adult patients who are preparing for or recovering from surgical procedures. Our patient population primarily includes orthopedic, urology, OB/GYN, and general surgery patients, while also caring for medical patients with infections, wounds, dementia, mental health crises, and chronic health conditions.

Our mission is to provide safe, high-quality care that supports patients in achieving a smooth recovery and returning to their baseline level of health.

Position Responsibilities

• Provide and coordinate competent, evidence-based nursing care across the care continuum.
• Utilize the nursing process, including assessment, diagnosis, outcome identification, planning, implementation, and evaluation.
• Monitor patient conditions and communicate changes in status to the healthcare team.
• Administer medications, treatments, and interventions in accordance with policy and standards of practice.
• Educate patients and families regarding diagnoses, treatments, medications, and discharge planning.
• Collaborate with physicians, advanced practice providers, therapists, care managers, and other healthcare professionals to achieve patient goals.
• Participate in decision-making, teaching, mentoring, and professional development activities.
• Document patient care accurately and timely.
• Adhere to the ANA Scope and Standards of Professional Nursing and the Code of Ethics for Nurses with Interpretive Statements.

Schedule & Work Expectations

Shift Options

• Day Shift: 7:00 AM - 7:30 PM
• Night Shift: 7:00 PM - 7:30 AM

Employment Status

• Full-Time: Three (3) 12-hour shifts per week
• Part-Time: Two (2) 12-hour shifts per week

Additional Requirements

• Special Weekend Option, Work Saturday and Sunday each week. If full time, would work one additional shift during the week.
• Holiday rotation
• Self-scheduling, with schedule preferences considered while balancing overall unit staffing needs
• Consistent availability required; reduced hour or PRN scheduling accommodations are not available at this time

Qualifications

Required

• Requires an Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN); Bachelor of Science in 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 graduation from a nationally accredited nursing program. 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 (BLS) certification through the American Heart Association (AHA).
• Other advanced life support certifications may be required per unit/department specialty according to patient care policies.

Additional Requirements

• Commitment to delivering safe, patient-centered, high-quality care.
• Ability to effectively communicate and collaborate in a multidisciplinary healthcare environment.
• Strong critical thinking, prioritization, and organizational skills.

Why Join Med Surg 2?

• Work alongside other RNs, LPNs, Patient Care Assistants, Charge Nurses, and Unit Secretaries.
• Gain experience caring for a diverse surgical and medical patient population.
• Develop clinical expertise in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.
• Build leadership, critical thinking, and care coordination skills.
• Make a direct impact on patient recovery and hospital experience.

Join a unit built on TEAM!