Registered Nurse - Surgical Oncology MedSurg - PT Days

IU Health; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 55,000 - 69,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

401K with employer match

Tuition reimbursement

Student loan forgiveness

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

IU Health is seeking a passionate RN to join the Surgical Oncology unit at University Hospital. You will care for post-surgical oncology patients, collaborate with a high-performing team, and contribute to evidence-based patient education and discharge planning.

The role requires an active Indiana RN license (or NLC), BLS certification, and an ASN; BSN is preferred. This part-time, day-shift position emphasizes teamwork, learning, and delivering high-quality care in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• ASN required; BSN preferred.
• Active RN license in Indiana or NLC RN license.
• BLS certification required by AHA.
• Education: graduate from nationally accredited nursing program.
• Exceptions: candidates with >2 years acute care may be considered.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care on a fast-paced oncology MedSurg unit.
• Collaborate with peers and physicians on care plans.
• Perform patient assessments and monitor vital signs.
• Educate patients and families on care plans.
• Ensure safety and policy compliance on unit.

Skills

RN License

BLS

Nursing Assessment

Critical Thinking

Patient Education

Education

ASN (Assoc Nursing)

BSN preferred

Job description

Shift: Day Shift - Part Time

Unit Acuity Level: MedSurg

Hospital: University

This position is referral eligible and currently qualifies for a NEW hourly location differential in addition to standard shift and holiday differentials.

Are you an upcoming nurse graduate or recent nurse graduate? 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.

At IU Health, you will 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 explore diverse career opportunities, embrace learning, cultivate new relationships, and fuel your spirit of inquiry.

About the Unit

This unit specializes in Surgical Oncology, specifically: pancreatic cancer, colorectal cancer, and ear/nose/and throat cancers. Additionally, the unit often sees surgical interventions, related to upper\lower GI, as well as medical patients on shifts. This unit does not administer chemo. This is a high functioning, fast paced surgical and specialized care unit. Clinical Nurses will be a part of a lot of peer-to-peer team collaboration and decision making for recovering post-surgical patients with a cancer diagnosis. This unit at University Hospital provides a phenomenal learning and collaborative environment within a high acuity setting for all nurses. We were recently recognized for going over a year without any accidents.

Nursing skills gained on this unit

• Peer-to-peer collaboration
• Patient and family education
• Patient assessment
• Critical thinking

Qualifications

• 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.
• 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 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:

• 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.