Registered Nurse - NICU

Indiana University Health; Muncie (IN); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Tuition reimbursement

401(k) employer match

Employer paid medical leave

Student loan forgiveness

Job summary

Indiana University Health is seeking registered nurses for the NICU at Ball Memorial in Muncie, IN. Roles available FT or PT nights with a $30,000 sign-on bonus. Ideal candidates hold ASN; BSN preferred; active IN RN license and BLS required.

The unit is Level III NICU with Baby Friendly designation and strong patient outcomes. Join a supportive team that emphasizes education, growth, and professional goals, offering competitive benefits, retirement plan with employer match, tuition

Qualifications

• Requires RN license in Indiana with active status (or NLC) and BLS.
• ASN degree required; BSN preferred for NICU role.
• NICU-specific certification may be required per unit policy.

Responsibilities

• Provide NICU nursing care to neonates and ensure patient safety.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary team to deliver high-quality outcomes.
• Educate families on newborn care and discharge planning.

Skills

RN License IN

BSN preferred

Education

ASN

BSN preferred

Job description

Overview

SHIFT: FT or PT Nights
LOCATION: Ball Memorial – Muncie Indiana
Part and Full-time roles are eligible for a $30,000 sign-on bonus —

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.

Are you an upcoming nurse graduate or recent nurse graduate? This pipeline requisition allows the IU Health Talent Acquisition team to pair upcoming & recent nurse graduates with the best opportunities available to them based on their unique skillset and interests. Thanks for your interest in joining the team!

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?

• 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.

We are an equal opportunity employer. IU Health does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, national origin, gender identity and/or expression, marital status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.