Registered Nurse - Surgical Trauma Critical Care

Indiana University Health; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(K) employer match

Tuition reimbursement

Student loan forgiveness – public loan

Employer paid medical leave

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Indiana University Health in Indiana is seeking an experienced RN to join the Surgical Trauma Critical Care unit (STCC) on night shift. This 20-bed unit serves patients with various surgeries and trauma requiring critical care and multi-system management.

The role emphasizes teamwork, critical thinking, and advanced nursing skills. IU Health offers professional development, tuition reimbursement, and a comprehensive benefits package to support your career path.

Qualifications

• ASN or BSN with active RN license in Indiana
• Basic Life Support (BLS) required
• Exceptions: candidates with >2 years acute care experience may be considered
• RN must graduate from a nationally accredited nursing program

Education

ASN

BSN preferred

Job description

Overview

Shift: Night Shift - Full Time

Unit Acuity Level: ICU \ Critical Care

Hospital: Methodist

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?

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 develop clinical expertise, explore diverse career opportunities, embrace learning, cultivate new relationships, and fuel your spirit of inquiry.

About the Unit

Surgical Trauma Critical Care (STCC) is a 20-bed unit for patients with multiple types of surgeries, injuries, and conditions. The nurses on this unit treat patients with various trauma conditions or surgical interventions. This creates a population which requires a broad knowledge base of critical care, trauma, and overall management of multi-system challenges. This unit collaborates with a strong interdisciplinary team of physicians, clinical pharmacists, and dieticians.

Nursing skills gained on this unit

• Highly specialized assessment skills
• Critical thinking
• Effective communication with other care providers
• Time management
• Prioritization of care
• Training for use of specialized equipment

Unit Culture Highlights

• Strong patient care model
• Excellent teamwork
• Opportunity for professional development and career growth

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?

• 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.

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.