From 2 postings, the employer’s site and nurse reviews · Employer research Jul 29, 2026Sources
The short version
OrthoIndy Hospital in Indianapolis, a physician-owned acute-care orthopedic hospital at 8400 Northwest Blvd. The work sits inside a focused ortho system—Main, South, and West hospital sites plus clinics, urgent care, PT, and imaging—rather than a sprawling multi-specialty campus.
Employer research, Jul 29, 2026
You work in a focused acute-care orthopedic hospital where CMS grades staffing A, with 2.81 RNs per bed and nursing HPPD of 48.8 on a small daily census around eight.
For experienced nursesSources
Inpatient nights run three 12-hour shifts from 7:00pm to 7:30am with four weekend nights per six-week schedule, and PACU offers three 10-hour weekday shifts from 5:00am to 3:30pm with minimal call.
For experienced nursesSources
A current Indianapolis RN described staffing as above average compared with large hospitals, and another after 1.5 years said staff at every level collaborate and treat patients like family.
For experienced nursesSources
Nursing here
- Scheduling
PACU PT: three 10-hr weekday shifts 5:00am-3:30pm, rotating days off, minimal call, closed 6 major holidays. Inpatient FT nights: three 12-hr 7pm-7:30am, 4 weekend nights per 6-week schedule.
Orthoindy · employer research
Sources
As of 2026Source: orthoindy.com- Floating
Float PRN PACU RN posting exists (PPOP PACU, Float PRN) in Indianapolis.
Orthoindy · employer research
Sources
As of 2026Source: indeed.com
Benefits
Careers materials mention great benefits and work/life balance without listing specific nurse benefits in the validated facts.
Published pay and benefits
- Benefits
Current RN employee states pay is less than other nurses (no dollar amount given)
As of 2023-08-17
Sources
Units hiring now
- InpatientNights 11 open
Inpatient RN at OrthoIndy Hospital Main, OIH Inpatient Services; FT nights three 12-hr shifts 7:00pm-7:30am; 4 weekend nights per 6-week schedule.
Sources
Source location unconfirmed - PACU1 open
PACU / PPOP PACU
RN PPOP PACU role at OrthoIndy Hospital Main; preop/postop/post-anesthesia care; part-time 30 hrs, three 10-hr weekday shifts 5:00am-3:30pm, minimal call.
Sources
Source location unconfirmedSource: indeed.comHospital-wide (OrthoIndy Hospital Indianapolis)
CMS Grade A; RN per bed 2.81; nursing HPPD 48.8; 107 RN staff; 2 LPN; daily census 8; 20% occupancy; ALOS 1.7 days; 1,654 annual discharges.
Sources
Source location unconfirmedSource: allnurses.comInpatient RN (Northwest Indianapolis)
Facebook hiring post seeking Inpatient Registered Nurse at Northwest Indianapolis location.
Sources
Source location unconfirmedSource: facebook.com
What nurses say
Themes from public reviews
Summaries of published reviews, with the original sources.
- Staffing levels vs big hospitals
- Current Indianapolis RN said staffing is above average compared with large hospitals.
Sources
As of 2023-08-17Source: glassdoor.com- Pay competitiveness
- Same RN noted being paid less than nurses elsewhere.
Sources
As of 2023-08-17Source: glassdoor.com- Teamwork and patient-centered culture
- RN after 1.5 years praised all levels of staff collaborating and treating patients like family.
Sources
As of 2021-11-18Source: indeed.com
More review themes
- Supportive staff; OR decision-making friction
- RN liked supportive staff and management but was frustrated when non-OR people make key OR decisions.
Sources
As of 2026-05-11Source: indeed.com- Overall ratings
- Glassdoor ~3.8/5 (82 reviews), 68% would recommend; senior management lowest category (~2.9). Indeed RN overall ~3.6 with management ~3.1.
Sources
- Nurse communication / patient experience
- Patient surveys rate nurse communication 5/5; 89% positive experience; 88% likely to recommend; strong respect/listen/explain scores.
Sources
As of 2026Source: allnurses.com
The hard parts
A current RN said pay here runs less than what nurses earn elsewhere, with no dollar figure shared.
Sources
As of 2023-08-17Source: glassdoor.com
What to ask
- How is base pay set for the role, and which differentials apply?
- Which shifts are open, and what are the weekend, holiday and call rules?
- How long is orientation, and will I have one preceptor?
- What is the usual patient load, and how often do nurses float?
- Which requirements must I meet before applying, and which can wait until after hire?
Living in Indianapolis, IN
Indianapolis pairs major medical campuses with everyday ease, backed by living costs about 4% below the national average. Trade brutal commutes for walkable urban living along the Cultural Trail, linking downtown hospital shifts directly to indie dining on Mass Ave and leafy porch nights in Broad Ripple.
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- 4% below the national average
- BEA index 95.7 (100 = national)
U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis · 2024 metro Regional Price Parities
Common questions
Which units are hiring?
Inpatient (1) and PACU (1).
How do I apply?
Choose a role and press Apply. Your application comes to our team, we send it to Orthoindy, and we tell you what happens next.
Current openings at Orthoindy
Sources
- allnurses.com/hospitals/indiana/indianapolis/orthoindy-hospital-r1563
The short version, Nursing here, What nurses say · as of 2026
- facebook.com/OrthoIndy/posts/-now-hiring-orthoindy-is-currently-seeking-an-inpatient-registered-nurse-at-our-/1381951430619980
Nursing here
- glassdoor.com/Reviews/Employee-Review-OrthoIndy-E238062-RVW79250502.htm
The short version, Nursing here, What nurses say, The hard parts · as of 2023-08-17 · 2021-11-18
- glassdoor.com/Reviews/OrthoIndy-Reviews-E238062.htm
What nurses say · as of 2026
- indeed.com/cmp/Orthoindy/reviews
The short version, Nursing here, What nurses say · as of 2026
- indeed.com/cmp/Orthoindy/reviews
What nurses say · as of 2026-05-11
- orthoindy.com
Employer website
- orthoindy.com/careers
The short version, Nursing here · as of 2026
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