Registered Nurse - Resource - Bloomington - ED - FT Days

IU Health; Bloomington (IN); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

IU Health in Indiana seeks a Clinical Nurse - Resource to join the float pool across IU Health facilities. You will deliver high-quality, evidence-based care and support clinical teams in fast-paced inpatient settings, from med-surg to critical care.

The role emphasizes flexibility, collaboration, and professional growth as you float between campuses to meet staffing needs and patient acuity, while upholding the organization's values and standards of practice.

Qualifications

• Requires an ASN; BSN preferred.
• BSN required for those newly hired or promoted into the position after October 1, 2025
• Requires an active Registered Nurse 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.
• 2 years of experience preferred.
• 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).
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification - American Heart Association (AHA) - must be obtained prior to the start of orientation.
• Other Advanced Life Support certifications may be required per unit/department specialty according to patient care policies.
• Requires incumbent to be highly adaptable, confident, and skilled in managing change.
• Experienced in multiple specialties or eager to broaden clinical scope required.
• Must possess strong communication skills with excellent critical thinking and organizational skills.
• Committed to professional

Responsibilities

• Provide and coordinate competent, evidence-based care across the continuum—from assessment to evaluation.
• Participate in clinical decision-making, teaching, mentoring, and collaboration with multidisciplinary teams to advance patient care plans.
• Adhere to nursing standards and policies while providing care across various inpatient settings.
• Float between IU Health facilities to cover staffing needs and support care delivery.
• Contribute to operational efficiency and patient outcomes through teamwork and adaptability.

Skills

Communication skills

Critical thinking

Organizational skills

Adaptability

Team collaboration

Education

Associates of Nursing (ASN)

Bachelor of Nursing (BSN)

Job description

Indiana University Health is looking for passionate, experienced nurses and upcoming/recent RN graduates to join our team and collaborate with top medical professionals. 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,

Thanks for your interest in joining the team!

Job Posting: Nursing Team Opportunities at IU Health

Position : Clinical Nurse - Resource

Location : Various locations across IU Health facilities (Level 1 trauma centers, suburban settings, critical access centers)

Description:

The Clinical Nurse Resource serves as a vital member of the Indiana University Health system float pool, embodying the mission, vision, and values of IU Health. Reflects a commitment to excellence, integrity, and compassionate care, while adhering to the organization's Code of Ethics, Corporate Compliance standards, and all relevant policies, procedure and accreditation requirements. Accountable for the provision and coordination of competent, evidence-based care across the continuum - from assessment and diagnosis to outcome identification, planning, implementation, and evaluation. Actively participates in clinical decision-making, teaching, mentoring, and collaboration with multidisciplinary teams to advance patient care plans, achieve optimal outcomes, and enhance operational efficiency. Adheres to the ANA Scope and Standards of Practice and the Code of Ethics for Nurses with Interpretive Statement, ensuring professional integrity and high-quality care in every setting. Requires system-wide flexibility & clinical versatility to provide essential coverage across a wide range of inpatient settings-including medical-surgical, progressive care, critical care, emergency, and specialty units-based on real-time staffing needs and patient acuity. Requires the ability to float seamlessly between multiple IU Health Facilities, offering a unique opportunity to expand clinical expertise, build cross-functional relationships, and support care delivery across the system.

Connect to Promise:

Demonstrates a commitment to IU Health's mission, vision, and values by exhibiting behaviors and delivering results that align with the strategic direction of the organization. Ensure IU Health is working toward its vision of improving the health of all Hoosiers by providing the best care for each person as we practice our values of purpose, excellence, compassion and team.

The preceding essential function statements are not intended to be an exhaustive list of tasks and functions for this position. Job descriptions provide a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by incumbents. Other tasks and functions may be assigned as needed to fulfill the mission of the organization.

Qualifications:

• Requires an Associates of Nursing (ASN); Bachelors of Nursing (BSN) preferred.
• Bachelors of Nursing (BSN) required for those newly hired or promoted into the position after October 1, 2025
• Requires an active Registered Nurse 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.
• 2 years of experience preferred.
• 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).
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification - American Heart Association (AHA) - must be obtained prior to the start of orientation..
• Other Advanced Life Support certifications may be required per unit/department specialty according to patient care policies.
• Requires incumbent to be highly adaptable, confident, and skilled in managing change.
• Experienced in multiple specialties or eager to broaden clinical scope required.
• Must possess strong communication skills with excellent critical thinking and organizational skills.
• Committed to professional