Registered Nurse - Surgical PCU

Indiana University Health; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) retirement savings with employer match

Tuition reimbursement

Student loan forgiveness

Employee Assistance Program

Healthy Results wellness programs

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Indianapolis is seeking registered nurses for part-time roles in the Surgical Progressive Care Unit. This position offers a $30,000 sign-on bonus, flexible shifts, and emphasizes a supportive, collaborative work environment. Ideal candidates will hold an RN license in Indiana with relevant nursing education. Join this innovative team to manage complex post-surgical care and gain valuable nursing skills. Competitive benefits are included, along with a focus on employee well-being.

Qualifications

• Active Registered Nurse (RN) license in Indiana or NLC RN license.
• Graduated from a nationally accredited nursing program.
• Basic Life Support certification required.
• RN must have acute care experience; exceptions reviewed by CNO.
• Active RN license and ongoing clinical competency.

Responsibilities

• Manage post-operative care for high-acuity patients.
• Ensure safety and positive outcomes for patients.

Skills

Time management in a fast-paced environment

Attention to detail

Critical thinking skills

Bedside skills

Insertion of small-bore feeding tubes

Hemodynamic monitoring

IV maintenance

Therapeutic specialty bed maintenance

Education

Associate of Nursing (ASN)

Bachelor of Nursing (BSN) preferred

RN license Indiana/NLC

Nationally accredited program

Acute care experience >2 years (exception)

Job description

Overview

Part and full-time roles are eligible for a $30,000 sign‑on bonus. Relocation incentives are available for qualifying candidates. This position is referral eligible and currently qualifies for a new hourly wage differential in addition to standard shift and holiday differentials.

Shift: Part Time (days & nights available). Hospital: University Hospital. The Surgical Progressive Care Unit stands as a beacon of excellence and innovation in surgical services. We support a wide range of specialized surgeries, including thoracic, general, otolaryngology, and urology procedures.

Surgeries We Support

• Thoracic Surgery: Esophagectomy, Lung Resection
• General Surgery: Whipple Procedure, Distal Pancreatectomy and Splenectomy, Liver Resection, Bowel Resection
• Otolaryngology: Glossectomy, Mandibulectomy, Thyroidectomy, Neck Dissection
• Urology Surgeries: Cystectomy, Retroperitoneal Lymph Node Dissection

These procedures require expert post‑operative care, and our team is trained and equipped to manage the complexities involved. We specialize in managing high‑acuity progressive care patients with intricate post‑surgical needs, ensuring safety, positive outcomes, and teamwork at every step.

Nursing Skills Gained

• Time management in a fast‑paced environment
• Attention to detail
• Critical thinking skills
• Bedside skills
• Insertion of small‑bore feeding tubes and bowel management devices
• Hemodynamic monitoring
• IV maintenance
• Therapeutic specialty bed maintenance

Unit Culture Highlights

• Collaborative, team‑based environment
• Learning is encouraged
• Culture of compassion

Qualifications

• Associate of Nursing (ASN); Bachelor of Nursing (BSN) preferred.
• Active Registered Nurse (RN) license in Indiana or an active Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC) RN license.
• RN must have graduated from a nationally accredited nursing program.
• Exceptions: Candidates without 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 certification through the AHA required. Other advanced Life Support certifications may be required per unit/department specialty according to patient care policies.

Why Join IU Health?

• 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.
• Healthy Results – participation in team member wellness programs earns points that contribute to a biweekly financial incentive in your paycheck.

We are an equal‑opportunity employer. IU Health does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, national origin, gender identity and/or expression, marital status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.