Registered Nurse - Ortho Trauma Unit - FT Days

Indiana University Health; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(K) retirement savings with match

Tuition reimbursement

Public service loan forgiveness

Employee Assistance Program

Wellness program incentives

Employer paid medical leave

Competitive benefits

Job summary

Indiana University Health Methodist 4S Surgical Orthopedic Trauma Unit is seeking experienced registered nurses for day shift opportunities in Indianapolis. The unit specializes in postoperative and trauma care for orthopedic patients, requiring strong assessment, prioritization, and multidisciplinary collaboration.

A comprehensive benefits package accompanies competitive nursing roles within IU Health. New graduates or recent nurses are encouraged to apply; ASN is required with BSN preferred.

Qualifications

• ASN required; BSN preferred.
• Active RN license in Indiana or NLC license.
• Graduate from nationally accredited nursing program.
• Exceptions possible for >2 years acute care experience; subject to CNO review.
• BLS certification required; other advanced life support may be required per unit.
• Must meet unit-specific care policies and educational standards.

Skills

Complex patient care

Time management

Postoperative care

Care prioritization

Foundational nursing skills

Interdisciplinary communication

Education

ASN

BSN preferred

Job description

Hospital: Methodist

This position currently qualifies for a NEW hourly location differential in addition to standard shift and holiday differentials.

Are you an upcoming nurse graduate or recent nurse graduate?

Overview

Shift: Day Shift - Full Time

Unit Acuity Level: MedSurg

Hospital: Methodist

This position currently qualifies for a NEW hourly location differential in addition to standard shift and holiday differentials.

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 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.

About the Unit

Indiana University Health Methodist's 4S Surgical Orthopedic Trauma Unit is a highly specialized, 29-bed medical surgical unit. 4S team members are trained in the care of patients presenting with a variety of orthopedic traumas, including, but not limited to, motor vehicle/motorcycle trauma, falls, crush injuries, joint repairs and replacements, and thoracolumbar surgeries.

Nursing skills gained on this unit

• Management of complex and varying patient diagnoses
• Time management skills
• Post operative surgical care skills
• Prioritization of care
• Become strong in foundational nursing skills
• Adept communication with the multidisciplinary team

Unit Culture Highlights

• Strong patient care model
• Excellent teamwork
• Opportunity for professional development and career growth

Qualifications

• Requires an Associates of Nursing (ASN); Bachelor 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.
• 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 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:

• 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.