Registered Nurse (RN) - Surgical Intensive Care Unit (SICU)

Community Health Network; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Community Health Network is seeking a Registered Nurse to join the Surgical ICU at Community Hospital North in Indianapolis, Indiana. The unit specializes in post-surgical care, accommodating mobile patients and ensuring quick turnover.

Ideal candidates will work collaboratively in a supportive 10-bed unit, emphasizing a strong teamwork approach and offering an excellent opportunity for nurses new to critical care.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited nursing school or 3 years of related experience.
• Licensed to practice as an RN in Indiana.
• Acute care experience preferred, new graduates considered.

Responsibilities

• Work collaboratively in a 10-bed Surgical ICU unit.
• Care for post-surgical, short-term ventilated, and trached patients.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Excellent team skills

Compassionate and caring

Accountable

Self-directed

EPIC experience

Education

Graduate of NLN, CCNE, ACEN, or NLN CNEA accredited school of nursing

Licensed as a Registered Nurse (RN)

Job description

We are looking for a Registered Nurse to join our new Surgical ICU (SICU) at Community Hospital North. This unit is a lower‑level ICU/higher‑level PCU focusing on post‑surgical patients, short‑term ventilated and trached patients. Patients are more mobile than typical ICU patients and turnover is quicker.

The RN will work collaboratively with a dedicated team in a 10‑bed unit, ideal for nurses new to critical care.

Exceptional Skills and Qualifications

• Graduate of NLN, CCNE, ACEN, or NLN CNEA accredited school of nursing, or have three years of related professional nursing experience.
• Licensed as a Registered Nurse (RN) with a valid license to practice in the state of Indiana as listed in the Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC).
• Acute care experience preferred, but new graduates are considered.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Excellent team skills.
• Compassionate and caring.
• Accountable.
• Self‑directed.
• EPIC experience is a plus.