Registered Nurse - PACU

IU Health; Portland (IN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus $30,000

Relocation incentives

Job summary

Indiana University Health is seeking passionate nurses to join our team at Jay Hospital in Portland, Indiana. We offer flexible shifts (PT & FT) with a $30,000 sign-on bonus through 9/30/2026 and relocation incentives. Nurses collaborate with top medical professionals to deliver evidence-based care across the care continuum.

The RN role focuses on assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation while supporting patient-centered outcomes and teamwork in a dynamic healthcare environment.

Qualifications

• Requires ASN; BSN preferred.
• Active Indiana RN license or NLC RN license.
• BLS certification required; other advanced life support certifications may be required per unit.

Responsibilities

• Provide and coordinate competent, evidence-based nursing care along the care continuum.
• Assess, diagnose, plan, implement, and evaluate patient care.
• Collaborate with the multidisciplinary team to advance the patient plan of care.

Skills

Patient care

Communication

Critical thinking

Teamwork

Education

ASN

BSN preferred

Tools

Electronic Health Records (EHR)

Job description

Overview

SHIFT: PT Days

LOCATION: Jay Hospital - Portland, Indiana

Part-time and Full-time roles are eligible for a $30,000 sign-on bonus (available through 9/30/2026).This position is also referral eligible.

. 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.We are hiring for various shifts and offer relocation incentives!

The Clinical Nurse reflects the mission, vision, and values of Indiana University Health, adheres to the organization's Code of Ethics and Corporate Compliance, and complies with all relevant policies, procedures, guidelines and all other regulatory and accreditation standards. The registered professional clinical nurse (RN) is accountable and responsible for the provision and coordination of competent, evidence-based care along the care continuum, which includes assessment, diagnosis, outcome identification, planning, implementation, and evaluation. The clinical nurse participates in decision-making, teaching, mentoring, and collaboration with the multidisciplinary team to advance the patient plan of care, achieve outcomes and enhance operational efficiency. The nurse adheres to the ANA Scope and Standards of Professional Nursing and the Code of Ethics for Nurses with Interpretive Statements.

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?

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.