Indiana University Health
Hospital · Lafayette, IN
On the floor
What the day-to-day looks like
- Setting
- Hospital
- Recognition
- Magnet®
- Shifts hiring now
- Days 17 · Nights 2
Benefits
401(k) with employer match; employer-paid medical leave including paternal leave; generous PTO; tuition reimbursement and assistance; sign-on and relocation incentives for qualifying nursing roles.
What stands out
New graduates
If this is your first nursing role, you join a Nurse Residency that runs alongside orientation, with mentorship focused on clinical judgment and professional development.
As of 2026Source 1: careers.iuhealth.orgSource 2: careers.iuhealth.orgSource 3: careers.iuhealth.org
Moving here
Qualifying hires can receive relocation incentives up to $10,000, and many nursing roles carry a $30,000 sign-on bonus.
As of 2026Source 1: careers.iuhealth.orgSource 2: careers.iuhealth.orgSource 3: careers.iuhealth.org
Experienced nurses
A $30,000 sign-on bonus applies to many full-time and part-time inpatient and outpatient RN roles, and the system has posted higher pay scales that grow with experience at Methodist and University hospitals.
As of 2026Source 1: careers.iuhealth.orgSource 2: careers.iuhealth.orgSource 3: careers.iuhealth.org
New graduates
Tuition reimbursement and assistance are available, along with a certification program, Nursing Grand Rounds, and a Center for Nursing Excellence.
As of 2026Source 1: careers.iuhealth.orgSource 2: careers.iuhealth.org
More about working here
Experienced nurses
All 15 hospitals hold ANCC Magnet or Pathway to Excellence designation, and Arnett has earned AHA Get With The Guidelines Stroke Gold Plus recognition.
As of 2026 · 2026-07Source 1: careers.iuhealth.orgSource 2: iuhealth.org
Moving here
Lafayette’s cost of living sits about 7% below the national level, with typical commutes around 15 minutes except on Purdue game days.
Experienced nurses
Unit options range from PACU with self-scheduled rotating shifts and call, to Riley peds rheumatology outpatient on four 10-hour days with no weekends or holidays.
As of 2026Source 1: careers.iuhealth.orgSource 2: glassdoor.comSource 3: glassdoor.com
Working conditions
- Scheduling
- Flexible scheduling and decent/generous PTO promoted; some note sick leave and holidays combined into single PTO bank; PACU self-scheduled rotating shifts with call
As of 2026Source 1: glassdoor.comSource 2: glassdoor.comSource 3: careers.iuhealth.org
- Pay and benefits
- $30,000 sign-on bonus for many Nursing roles; part-time and full-time outpatient and inpatient/bedside RN roles eligible
As of 2026Source 1: careers.iuhealth.orgSource 2: careers.iuhealth.orgSource 3: careers.iuhealth.org
- Pay and benefits
- Relocation incentives for qualifying hires up to $10,000
As of 2026Source: careers.iuhealth.org
- Pay and benefits
- NEW higher pay for many RN roles at IU Health Methodist & IU Health University hospitals; pay scale grows with experience
As of 2026Source 1: careers.iuhealth.orgSource 2: careers.iuhealth.org
Starting out and growing here
- Nurse residency
- Nurse Residency Program
As of 2026Source 1: careers.iuhealth.orgSource 2: careers.iuhealth.orgSource 3: careers.iuhealth.org
- Preceptors and orientation
- Comprehensive personalized support system and robust orientation with ongoing mentorship for new grads
As of 2026Source 1: careers.iuhealth.orgSource 2: careers.iuhealth.org
- Career development
- Distinguished Nurse Excellence program; nursing-led research; DAISY Award; Nursing Grand Rounds; Center for Nursing Excellence; certification program
As of 2026Source 1: careers.iuhealth.orgSource 2: careers.iuhealth.org
- Tuition support
- Tuition reimbursement and tuition assistance
As of 2026Source 1: careers.iuhealth.orgSource 2: careers.iuhealth.org
The city
Living in Indianapolis, IN
Indianapolis blends Midwestern affordability with big-city amenities, making it a practical choice for nurses seeking value without sacrificing culture. The city centers on Monument Circle, with the Canal Walk offering a scenic downtown commute. Broad Ripple and Fountain Square provide distinct dining and nightlife scenes.
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- Metro price level · Indianapolis area
- 4% below the national average
- BEA index 95.7 (100 = national)
U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis · 2024 metro Regional Price Parities
Who they are
You are looking at Indiana University Health in the Lafayette area, anchored by IU Health Arnett and backed by the state’s largest health system—more than 9,000 nursing professionals at over 800 sites, with ties to the IU School of Medicine and School of Nursing.
- Hospital · Indianapolis
- Magnet® recognized
- Hiring days & nights
- Sign-on bonus · 16 roles
More about Indiana University Health
Many inpatient and outpatient RN roles post a $30,000 sign-on bonus, and qualifying hires may see relocation help up to $10,000. New graduates enter a Nurse Residency alongside orientation, with mentorship aimed at clinical judgment and professional growth; tuition reimbursement, a certification path, and a Center for Nursing Excellence sit behind that. Day-to-day texture depends on the unit. PACU asks for an ICU-level foundation, supports general, neuro, and cardiac cases, and uses self-scheduled rotating shifts with call. Outpatient options include Riley peds rheumatology on four 10-hour weekdays with no weekends or holidays and a remote day after orientation. Scheduling is promoted as flexible, with generous PTO (some staff note sick time and holidays folded into one bank). Benefits include a 401(k) match and employer-paid medical leave, including paternal leave. All 15 IU Health hospitals hold Magnet or Pathway to Excellence designation, and Arnett has been recognized with AHA Stroke Gold Plus. A major downtown Indianapolis campus with 864 private rooms is slated to open late 2027. Nurses often praise coworker camaraderie; many also say upper management feels distant and that pay or advancement can lag the work. Lafayette itself runs about 7% below national cost of living, with short commutes except on Purdue game days.
Nursing-led research, Distinguished Nurse Excellence program, DAISY Award, Nursing Grand Rounds, and a Center for Nursing Excellence support professional development across the system.
Working here
Culture and working life
Themes from public reviews
Summaries of published reviews, with the original sources.
- Coworker camaraderie vs upper management disconnect
- Staff value supportive peers and camaraderie but often feel upper management is unresponsive and disconnected from frontline needs.
- Limited upward mobility and pay concerns
- Learning opportunities exist but many RNs report limited advancement and compensation that lags workload or market.
- RN-specific Glassdoor ratings
- Registered Nurse reviews average 3.1 with 33% recommending to a friend; senior management rated 2.9; diversity 4.0.
As of 2026Source: glassdoor.sg
More review themes
- Overall employer ratings
- Glassdoor overall 3.4 from 2569 ratings with 60% recommend; Indeed overall 3.7 from 2132 reviews; pay/benefits 3.6, management 3.2.
- Home health flexibility praise
- One featured RN review praised pay, schedule flexibility, and autonomy in home health.
As of 2025Source: indeed.com
What to weigh
Staff often describe strong peer camaraderie while rating senior management lower and reporting that pay and advancement can lag the workload.
As of 2026Source 1: glassdoor.comSource 2: glassdoor.comSource 3: glassdoor.sg
The reality check
Before you decide
Quick facts
- Relationship
- Direct employer
- Roles last seen active
- Sep 9, 2026
- Website
- careers.iuhealth.org ↗
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A closer look at the units
Open counts come from the live roles below. Source links show where unit details were reported.
- OrthopedicsDays 22 open
- CVOR1 open
- ERDays 11 open
- GI1 open
- ICUNights 11 open
- NICUDays 11 open
Preop/GI
Multi-functional role: GI tech support, patient prep, circulating, bronchoscopy assistance, anesthesia support, post-procedure recovery.
PACU
FT Days PACU; ICU-level foundation needed; supports general, neuro, cardiac surgery; weekday/weekend call; self-scheduled rotating shifts.
Occupational Health-Ambulatory
Supplemental 1–2 days/week; clinic 7AM–5PM Mon–Sat; assessments, workplace injury care, education; at new hospital construction site Indianapolis.
Riley Peds Rheumatology Outpatient
FT four 10-hour shifts Mon/Tue/Thu/Fri 7:30–5:30, no weekends/holidays; phone triage, meds, education; remote 1 day/week after orientation.
System (Indianapolis CMS staffing)
CMS Grade A staffing; RN per bed 1.94; HPPD nursing 17.9; RN staffing count 3,359.
- Reported ratio
- 1.94 RN per bed
Open roles
Current openings at Indiana University Health
Refreshed throughout the day.
Registered Nurse - Pre-Admission Testing - Full-Time/Days
Indiana University HealthFort Wayne, IN · Posted 3 days ago
- Sign-on bonus
- RN
Registered Nurse – Outpatient – Call Center Triage – Neurosciences Triage Pod
Indiana University HealthIndianapolis, IN · Posted last week
- Sign-on bonus
- RN
- Day shift
- Compact license OK
Registered Nurse – Outpatient – Call Center Triage – Urology Triage Pod
Indiana University HealthIndianapolis, IN · Posted last week
- Sign-on bonus
- RN
- Day shift
- Compact license OK
RN - GI/Liver
Indiana University HealthIndianapolis, IN · Posted last week
Registered Nurse - Pediatrics (FT/Nights)
Indiana University HealthBloomington, IN · Posted last week
- Sign-on bonus
- RN
- Night shift
- Compact license OK
RN - Adult Medical Unit SWO/D
Indiana University HealthIndianapolis, IN · Posted last week
Clinical Nurse- ICU
Indiana University HealthBloomington, IN · Posted last week
- Sign-on bonus
- RN
- Night shift
- Compact license OK
RN-System Operations Center
Indiana University HealthIndianapolis, IN · Posted last week
Registered Nurse – Outpatient – Riley Orthopedics – Downtown/Carmel/Fishers
Indiana University HealthIndianapolis, IN · Posted last week
- Sign-on bonus
- RN
- 8-hour days
- Compact license OK
Registered Nurse – Outpatient – Riley Pediatric Urology
Indiana University HealthIndianapolis, IN · Posted 2 weeks ago
- Sign-on bonus
- RN
- 8-hour days
- Compact license OK
Registered Nurse - Pre Admission Testing
Indiana University HealthBloomington, IN
- Sign-on bonus
- RN
- 8-hour days
- Compact license OK
Registered Nurse – Outpatient – Riley Pediatric Surgery
Indiana University HealthIndianapolis, IN
- Sign-on bonus
- RN
- 8-hour days
- Compact license OK
RN NICU Data Coordinator
Indiana University HealthIndianapolis, IN
Registered Nurse – Outpatient – IU Health Hand & Upper Extremity Program
Indiana University HealthIndianapolis, IN
- Sign-on bonus
- RN
- 8-hour days
- Compact license OK
Registered Nurse-Pain Management-Ambulatory
Indiana University HealthLafayette, IN
- Sign-on bonus
- RN
- Day shift
- Compact license OK
Registered Nurse-Pulmonology and Infectious Disease-Ambulatory
Indiana University HealthBloomington, IN
- Sign-on bonus
- RN
- 8-hour days
- Compact license OK
Registered Nurse (RN) - CVOR - Riley Children's Hospital + Relo
Indiana University HealthChicago, IL
- Sign-on bonus
- RN
- Tuition reimbursement
Registered Nurse-Primary Care-Ambulatory
Indiana University HealthFort Wayne, IN
- Sign-on bonus
- RN
- Day shift
- Compact license OK
Registered Nurse - Pre/Post Department
Indiana University HealthCarmel, IN
- RN
- Compact license OK
- ADN accepted
Registered Nurse – Outpatient – Riley Peds Rheumatology
Indiana University HealthIndianapolis, IN
- Sign-on bonus
- RN
- 10-hour days
Registered Nurse-Occupational Health-Ambulatory
Indiana University HealthIndianapolis, IN
Registered Nurse- PACU
Indiana University HealthLafayette, IN
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