Registered Nurse - Operating Room

IU Health; Fishers (IN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Referral bonus

Competitive salary

Tuition reimbursement

Employer-paid medical leave

Job summary

IU Health Fishers is seeking Scrub Nurses to join our Operating Room team. You will prepare the OR, manage instruments, and ensure a safe, sterile environment for each procedure.

Ideal candidates have 1+ year OR experience, RN license in Indiana, and BLS certification. BSN preferred; exceptions considered with acute care experience. Join a compassionate team dedicated to patient safety and excellence.

Qualifications

• 1 year OR experience or more is required.
• Active RN license in Indiana and current BLS certification.
• Bachelor's degree not required but BSN preferred; state licensing rules apply.

Responsibilities

• Prepare the operating room and gather necessary equipment.
• Pass surgical instruments to the surgeon during procedures.
• Maintain sterile field and follow infection control protocols.
• Circulate and scrub for procedures as needed.
• Restock and monitor surgical inventory.
• Document procedures per hospital policy.
• Collaborate with charge nurse and surgical team to ensure patient care.
• Provide compassionate support to patients and families before and after surgery.

Skills

Team player

Attention to detail

Calm demeanor

Patient safety focus

Adaptability

Education

ASN

BSN preferred

Indiana RN license

Nationally accredited nursing program

Job description

Overview

Full-Time-Day: 630a-7p rotating days, on-call required

This position is referral eligible.

Full-time roles are eligible for a sign on bonus (available through 9/30/2026). The amount is dependent upon FTE.

**This position requires at least 2 years of OR experience**

IU Fishers is part of Indiana’s most comprehensive health system, with 16 hospitals and more than 34,000 team members serving Hoosiers across the state. We're looking for team members who are inspired by challenging and meaningful work for the good of every patient. People who are compassionate and serve with a purpose. People who aspire to excellence every day.

About the Role

We are currently seeking dedicated Scrub Nurses to join our Operating Room team at IU Health Fishers. In this vital role, you’ll support surgical teams by preparing the OR, managing instruments, and ensuring a safe, sterile environment for every procedure.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare the operating room and gather necessary equipment and supplies.
• Select and pass surgical instruments to the surgeon during procedures.
• Maintain a sterile field and adhere to infection control protocols.
• Circulate and scrub for surgical procedures as needed.
• Monitor and restock surgical inventory and supplies.
• Document procedures accurately and in accordance with hospital policy.
• Collaborate with the charge nurse and surgical team to ensure optimal patient care.
• Provide compassionate support to patients and their families before and after surgery.

What We’re Looking For

• A team player with strong attention to detail and a calm, focused demeanor.
• Ability to anticipate the needs of the surgical team and respond quickly.
• Commitment to patient safety, professionalism, and continuous learning.
• Previous OR or perioperative nursing experience preferred.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 1 year OR experience required
• ASN required; BSN preferred
• Current Indiana RN license
• Graduate of a nationally accredited nursing program
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through AHA required
• Additional certifications may be required based on unit specialty
• 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).

Why Join IU Health?

• Referral Bonus Offered
• Competitive compensation and benefits
• 401(k) with employer match
• Employer-paid medical leave
• Tuition reimbursement
• Student loan forgiveness (PSLF eligible)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Healthy Results wellness program with financial incentives
• A culture of compassion and collaboration