Registered Nurse - Pre-Op PACU

Indiana University Health System; Fishers (IN); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Competitive benefits

401(k) with employer match

Employer paid medical leave

Tuition reimbursement

Student loan forgiveness

Wellness program incentives

Job summary

Indiana University Health is seeking a perioperative nurse to join a tight-knit team in the Fishers, IN area. This full-time days role involves four 10-hour shifts, from 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM, with a sign-on bonus based on FTE.

You will prep patients for surgery and assist with postoperative care alongside anesthesia and surgical teams. The position requires an RN license in Indiana (or NLC), an ASN degree (BSN preferred), and BLS through the AHA.

Qualifications

• Requires ASN; BSN preferred.
• Requires active RN license in Indiana or NLC.
• Must have graduated from a nationally accredited nursing program.
• BLS certification through AHA required.

Responsibilities

• Prepare patients for surgery.
• Manage unstable postoperative patients.
• Collaborate with anesthesia, surgical teams and ancillary departments.
• Maintain a safe and efficient patient care environment.
• Demonstrate strong critical-thinking in fast-paced perioperative setting.

Skills

Critical thinking

Time management

Teamwork

Self-motivated

Positive attitude

Education

ASN (Associate Degree in Nursing)

BSN preferred

RN licensure Indiana or NLC

Graduate from nationally accredited nursing program

Tools

AHA BLS

Unit-specific certifications

Job description

Full Time Days: 4, 10-hour shifts (7 AM - 5:30 PM)

Full-time roles are eligible for a sign-on bonus. The amount is dependent upon FTE.

Perioperative nurses must demonstrate strong critical-thinking skills to prepare patients for surgery along with manage unstable postoperative patients. Perioperative nurses work closely with anesthesia, surgical teams, and ancillary departments to maintain a safe and efficient patient care environment. This is a fast-paced environment that requires attention to detail and time management skills. Our unit culture is defined by a small team with an extended family environment, emphasizing collaboration and teamwork with both peers and providers. If you are willing to work hard, are self-motivated and desire to work in a positive atmosphere, this is the right team for you!

• 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.
• 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 according to patient care policies.
• 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?

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.