Registered Nurse - Neuro Trauma Surgical PCU - FT Nights

Indiana University Health, Inc.; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 41,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K match

Tuition reimbursement

Student loan forgiveness

Employer paid medical leave

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Indiana University Health is seeking experienced nurses for the Adult Neuro/Trauma and Surgical Progressive Care Unit. This fast-paced 24-bed unit offers opportunities to develop advanced nursing skills in a high-acuity environment.

As an RN, you will perform specialized assessments, manage complex drains, and collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to deliver exceptional patient care. A BSN is preferred; Indiana RN licensure or NLC is required; BLS and ALS certifications are expected; ASN

Qualifications

• Requires ASN; BSN preferred.
• Active RN license in Indiana or NLC RN license.
• BLS certification required; other ALS may be required per unit policies.
• Graduated from a nationally accredited nursing program; exceptions considered for >2 years acute care experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-acuity patient care on a 24-bed PCU unit.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary team for comprehensive care.
• Manage drains, tubes, and lumbar drain per unit protocols.
• Deliver effective pain management and timely assessments.
• Support rapid stabilization and transfer planning for patients.

Skills

Specialized assessment

Time management

Prioritization of care

Team communication

Critical thinking

Wound care

Lumbar drain care

Epilepsy monitoring

Drain management

Pain management

Stroke care NIHSS

Education

ASN

BSN preferred

Job description

Shift: Night Shift - Full Time

Unit Acuity Level: PCU \ Progressive Care Unit

Hospital: Methodist

This position is referral eligible and currently qualifies for a NEW hourly location differential in addition to standard shift and holiday differentials.

Indiana University Health is looking for passionate, experienced nurses to join our team and collaborate with top medical professionals.

At IU Health, you will 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 explore diverse career opportunities, embrace learning, cultivate new relationships, and fuel your spirit of inquiry,

About the Unit:

The Adult Neuro/Trauma and Surgical Progressive Care Unit is a fast-paced 24 bed step down, high acuity unit with a talented team! The complex patient population provides opportunities for continuous growth in your nursing skills and abilities. This unit serves to help stabilize patients until ready to transfer to a medical surgical unit or leave the facility.

Nursing skills gained on this unit :

• Highly specialized assessment skills
• Excellent time management
• Prioritization of care
• Adept communication with the multidisciplinary team
• Excellent critical thinking
• Wound management
• Lumbar drain management
• Care of patient on an epilepsy monitoring unit
• Management of multiple drains/tubes
• Pain management
• Care of the stroke patient/NIHSS certification

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.
• 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.

Why Join IU Health?

As Indiana's largest and most comprehensive healthcare system, and the number 1 ranked healthcare system in Indiana, we offer:

• 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.