Registered Nurse - OR, Riley - Full Time, Special Weekend Option

IU Health; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

$30,000 sign-on bonus

Weekend premium pay

Tuition reimbursement

Employer paid medical leave

Job summary

IU Health in Indiana is seeking experienced OR nurses to join our fast-paced surgical teams. A $30,000 sign-on bonus is available through 9/30/2026, with special weekend premium pay.

We offer shifts across the OR and a culture focused on patient safety and strong teamwork. You will function as circulator and scrub, collaborate with anesthesia and surgical care staff, and help optimize patient outcomes across a wide range of procedures.

Qualifications

• Requires ASN; BSN preferred.
• Requires current state of Indiana license as Registered Nurse.
• Requires that the RN has graduated from a nationally accredited nursing program.
• Requires Basic Life Support certification through the AHA.
• Other Advanced Life Support certifications may be required per unit/department specialty.

Responsibilities

• Serve as circulator and scrub nurse in OR.
• Collaborate with anesthesia and surgical teams to optimize outcomes.
• Support patient safety and high-quality care in a fast-paced environment.

Skills

Strong critical thinking

Team player

Self-motivated

Flexible

Education

Associates of Nursing (ASN)

Bachelor of Nursing (BSN) preferred

Job description

Overview

$30,000 sign-on bonus for RNs available through 9/30/2026. Special Weekend Premium Pay Eligible!

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!

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

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,

Come join our highly skilled staff in this fast paced OR. Looking for nurses who are self-motivated, flexible, and enjoy working as a team! Must possess strong critical thinking skills.

OR experience REQUIRED, CVOR experience preferred.

This position is referral eligible.

Patient Population/Diagnoses:

In the operating rooms,we care for a wide range of patients ranging from neonates up to adults. At Riley, we perform surgical procedures as simples as ear tubes to open heart.

# of beds:

16

Nursing skills gained:

Our OR nurses are trained to function in both the circulator role and as a scrub. Because of this, our onboarding takes approximately 9 months.

Unit Successes/Designations/National recognition:

Level I Trauma, Magnet

Unit Culture Highlights:

Growing team that will be comprised of 80 percent nurses and 20 percent certified surgical technologists. We have several other supportive roles such as Operating Room Assistants, Patient Transporters, and Equipment Specialist. Our team is dedicated to patient safety. We work very closely with the anesthesia and surgical care teams to optimize patient outcomes.

Qualifications

• Requires Associates of Nursing (ASN); Bachelor of Nursing (BSN) preferred.
• Requires current state of Indiana license as Registered Nurse.
• Requires that the RN has graduated from a nationally accredited nursingprogram.
• 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.

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.