Registered Nurse- NICU

IU Health; Lafayette (IN); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) employer match

Tuition reimbursement

Student loan forgiveness program

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Indiana University Health is seeking a Registered Nurse for the NICU on night shift. The RN will coordinate care, perform assessments, and collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to optimize outcomes. Candidates should have an ASN, BSN preferred, and an active Indiana RN license or NLC, plus BLS and other advanced life support credentials.

Experience in NICU, MCH, or PICU is preferred. This role offers opportunities for growth, lifelong learning, and a supportive work environment focused on

Qualifications

• Must hold ASN; BSN preferred.
• Active RN license in Indiana or an NLC RN license.
• Graduation from a nationally accredited nursing program.
• BLS certification through the American Heart Association.
• Other advanced Life Support certifications may be required per unit/department.

Responsibilities

• Provide competent, evidence-based nursing care along the care continuum.
• Perform assessments, diagnoses, planning, implementation, and evaluation.
• Collaborate with the multidisciplinary team to advance patient care.
• Mentor, teach, and support new nurses and colleagues.

Skills

MCH/PICU experience

Mentorship and teaching

Education

ASN

BSN preferred

RN license (IN or NLC)

BLS certification

Advanced Life Support certifications

Job description

Registered Nurse- NICU, Night Shift, Full-time

Are you an upcoming nurse graduate or recent nurse graduate?

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.

The Clinical Nurse reflects the mission, vision, and values of Indiana University Health, adheres to the organization's Code of Ethics and Corporate Compliance, and complies with all relevant policies, procedures, guidelines and all other regulatory and accreditation standards. The registered professional clinical nurse (RN) is accountable and responsible for the provision and coordination of competent, evidence-based care along the care continuum, which includes assessment, diagnosis, outcome identification, planning, implementation, and evaluation. The clinical nurse participates in decision‑making, teaching, mentoring, and collaboration with the multidisciplinary team to advance the patient plan of care, achieve outcomes and enhance operational efficiency. The nurse adheres to the ANA Scope and Standards of Professional Nursing and the Code of Ethics for Nurses with Interpretive Statements.

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.
• MCH or PICU experience.

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.