Registered Nurse - Surgical Trauma Critical Care - FT Nights

IU Health; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Indiana University Health is seeking passionate ICU/Trauma Critical Care nurses to join the Surgical Trauma Critical Care (STCC) unit. This 20-bed unit cares for patients after various surgeries and trauma, requiring a broad knowledge base in critical care, trauma, and multi-system management.

The RN must hold an Indiana license or NLC and should have graduated from a nationally accredited nursing program. BLS certification is required, and advanced life support certifications may be required by

Qualifications

• ASN/BSN required or preferred depending on unit.
• Active RN license in Indiana or NLC; BLS certification.
• Graduation from a nationally accredited nursing program.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality nursing care to ICU/trauma patients.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary team for patient care plans.
• Monitor and respond to patient status and changes in condition.
• Participate in ongoing professional development and unit training.

Skills

Critical thinking

Effective communication

Time management

Nursing assessment

Education

ASN or BSN

Active RN license in Indiana or NLC

Tools

EMR/EHR systems

Job description

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? This pipeline requisition allows the IU Health Talent Acquisition team to pair upcoming & recent nurse graduates with the best opportunities available to them based on their unique skillset and interests. 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 develop clinical expertise, explore diverse career opportunities, embrace learning, cultivate new relationships, and fuel your spirit of inquiry, apply today.

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?

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.