Registered Nurse - Simon Family Tower NICU

Indiana University Health; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

10-week leveled orientation program

On-site Ronald McDonald House

Job summary

Indiana University Health is seeking dedicated nurses for the NICU, providing specialized care for infants who may require respiratory support, feeding tubes, and close monitoring.

This role emphasizes collaboration within an interdisciplinary team to create and implement tailored treatment plans. Candidates must hold an ASN and an active RN license in Indiana, with a passion for providing exceptional care to young patients.

The position provides opportunities for skills development and high levels of autonomy, with both full-time and part-time shifts available.

Qualifications

• Requires an active Registered Nurse (RN) license in Indiana or a Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC) RN license.
• Graduated from a nationally accredited nursing program, or more than two years acute care experience.
• Specialized Life Support certifications as per unit requirements.

Responsibilities

• Caring for infants in the NICU requiring extended hospitalization.
• Formulating nursing plans and evaluating treatment effectiveness.
• Comforting sick newborns and educating parents on home care.

Skills

Patient assessments

Vital sign monitoring

Administering medications

Collaborating with the NICU team

Using specialized medical equipment

Education

Associates of Nursing (ASN)

Bachelors of Nursing (BSN) preferred

Tools

Basic Life Support certification

Job description

Full-time and part-time roles are eligible for a sign‑on bonus, amount dependent on FTE.

We are looking for nurses passionate about caring for infants in the NICU who are 32 weeks gestation and older and require extended hospitalization following a Level III or IV NICU stay. These patients may need respiratory support up to CPAP, feeding tubes, or continuous monitoring of vital signs.

Registered nurses on this unit will work within an interdisciplinary team including respiratory therapists, speech, occupational, and physical therapists, and lactation consultants. The care team develops treatment plans and implements therapeutic interventions tailored to each patient’s goals.

Shift: Night shift only; full time or part time.

Nursing Skills Gained On This Unit

• Performing patient assessments, vital sign monitoring, and blood draws.
• Administering medications, therapies, and nutritional plans as prescribed by the NICU physicians.
• Performing or assisting with specialized procedures such as inserting intravenous lines, drawing labs, and administering tube feedings.
• Collaborating with the NICU team, including nurses, physicians, and APPs.
• Providing comfort and support to infants and their families.
• Assisting the NICU physicians in medical procedures and treatments.
• Using and adjusting specialized medical equipment.
• Formulating nursing plans and evaluating the effectiveness of treatments.
• Comforting sick newborns and anxious parents and family members.
• Offering support to parents and educating them on the at‑home care of their newborn.

Unit Culture Highlights

• High level of autonomy.
• Highly collaborative with our physicians.
• 10‑week leveled orientation with 1:1 preceptorship.
• On‑site Ronald McDonald House.

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.

• Requires an Associates of Nursing (ASN); Bachelors 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. 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.