Registered Nurse - NICU

IU Health; Muncie (IN); On-site; USD 70,000 - 98,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Referral eligible

Job summary

IU Health Ball Memorial in Muncie, IN seeks experienced NICU RNs to join a Level III Neonatal team. FT or PT nights, with a $30,000 sign-on bonus through 9/30/2026, plus referral eligibility.

You will collaborate with top medical professionals, advancing patient care and clinical expertise in a culture that supports growth and learning. The unit offers ongoing education, a strong morale culture, and certifications such as NRP, and car seat education.

Qualifications

• ASN required; BSN preferred.
• Active RN license in Indiana or NLC RN license.
• AHA Basic Life Support certification.
• Acute care experience may meet exceptions.

Skills

RN teamwork

Patient safety

Compassionate care

Education

ASN

BSN preferred

Indiana RN license

NLC RN license

Tools

AHA BLS

ACLS (optional)

Job description

Overview

SHIFT: FT or PT Nights

LOCATION: Ball Memorial – 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.

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,

Nursing skills gained on this unit:

• STABLE
• NRP
• Breast Feeding education
• Car seat education

Unit Successes/Designations:

• Level III Neonatal Intensive Care Designation
• Baby Friendly Certified
• Gold standard for Safe Sleep
• Car Seat Technicians on unit and within service line
• Exceeded goal for patient satisfaction, 2 years in a row
• No HARM events for over a year. Providing quality patient outcomes.
• 8 Certified NICU nurses
• 1 Distinguished nurse
• High functioning Unit Based Council
• Active Unit Morale committee

Unit Culture:

• NICU has an amazing team of dedicated nurses who work to support one another while delivering exceptional care to their patients.

• We invest in all nursing team members' education, growth, and development. Our leadership team is focused on helping each individual achieve their professional goals and aspirations.

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.