Registered Nurse - Orthopedic Trauma Unit - FT Days

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

Benefits offered by this job

$30,000 sign-on bonus

Referral eligible

Location differential

Shift differentials

Job summary

IU Health Methodist's 4S Orthopedic Trauma Unit cares for a variety of orthopedic injuries and postoperative patients. This full-time RN role on the Day Shift requires an Indiana RN license (or NLC) and ASN (BSN preferred). BLS is required; other life support may be needed per unit policy.

Join a team focused on exceptional patient care, collaboration with the multidisciplinary team, and opportunities for career growth within IU Health’s large healthcare system.

Qualifications

• ASN required; BSN preferred.
• RN license in Indiana or NLC required.
• BLS certification required; ACLS may be required per unit.

Responsibilities

• Care for orthopedic trauma patients on the 4S unit.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary team to provide high-quality patient care.
• Demonstrate strong time management and prioritization in postoperative care.

Skills

Complex patient care

Time management

Postoperative care

Care prioritization

Team communication

Education

ASN required

BSN preferred

Tools

BLS certification

ACLS

Job description

Overview

$30,000 sign-on bonus for RNs available through 9/30/2026

Shift: Day Shift - Full Time

Unit Acuity Level: MedSurg

Hospital: Methodist

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

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,

Orthopedic Trauma 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.