Resource Nurse (Float Pool) – Cross-Unit Care Leader

IU Health; Bloomington (IN); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

IU Health in Indiana seeks a Clinical Nurse - Resource to join the float pool across IU Health facilities. You will deliver high-quality, evidence-based care and support clinical teams in fast-paced inpatient settings, from med-surg to critical care.

The role emphasizes flexibility, collaboration, and professional growth as you float between campuses to meet staffing needs and patient acuity, while upholding the organization's values and standards of practice.

Qualifications

• Requires an ASN; BSN preferred.
• BSN required for those newly hired or promoted into the position after October 1, 2025
• Requires an active Registered Nurse 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.
• 2 years of experience preferred.
• 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).
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification - American Heart Association (AHA) - must be obtained prior to the start of orientation.
• Other Advanced Life Support certifications may be required per unit/department specialty according to patient care policies.
• Requires incumbent to be highly adaptable, confident, and skilled in managing change.
• Experienced in multiple specialties or eager to broaden clinical scope required.
• Must possess strong communication skills with excellent critical thinking and organizational skills.
• Committed to professional

Responsibilities

• Provide and coordinate competent, evidence-based care across the continuum—from assessment to evaluation.
• Participate in clinical decision-making, teaching, mentoring, and collaboration with multidisciplinary teams to advance patient care plans.
• Adhere to nursing standards and policies while providing care across various inpatient settings.
• Float between IU Health facilities to cover staffing needs and support care delivery.
• Contribute to operational efficiency and patient outcomes through teamwork and adaptability.

Skills

Communication skills

Critical thinking

Organizational skills

Adaptability

Team collaboration

Education

Associates of Nursing (ASN)

Bachelor of Nursing (BSN)

Job description

IU Health in Indiana seeks a Clinical Nurse - Resource to join the float pool across IU Health facilities. You will deliver high-quality, evidence-based care and support clinical teams in fast-paced inpatient settings, from med-surg to critical care.

The role emphasizes flexibility, collaboration, and professional growth as you float between campuses to meet staffing needs and patient acuity, while upholding the organization's values and standards of practice.