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Registered Nurse- Med/Surg 2

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Avon, Indiana

IU Health is an academic medical center.

Posted Oct 15 · Applications close Dec 31

Shift and hours
12-⁠hour
Unit and setting
Med-Surg
License
RN license Requires an active Registered Nurse (RN) license in the State of Indiana or an active Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC) RN license.
Term
Per Diem

Do you qualify?

License
Requires an active Registered Nurse (RN) license in the State of Indiana or an active Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC) RN license. Check your license
Certification
Requires Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through the American Heart Association (AHA).
Certification
Other advanced life support certifications may be required per unit/department specialty according to patient care policies.
Education
Requires graduation from a nationally accredited nursing program.
Experience
Candidates who have not graduated from a nationally accredited program may be considered if they possess more than two years of acute care experience.
Experience
Gain experience caring for a diverse surgical and medical patient population.
Experience
Make a direct impact on patient recovery and hospital experience.
Also asks
Consistent availability required; reduced hour or PRN scheduling accommodations are not available at this time
Also asks
Special Weekend Option, Work Saturday and Sunday each week. If full time, would work one additional shift during the week.
Also asks
Holiday rotation
Also asks
Such exceptions are subject to review and approval by the Chief Nursing Officer (CNO).
Also asks
Commitment to delivering safe, patient-centered, high-quality care.
Also asks
Ability to effectively communicate and collaborate in a multidisciplinary healthcare environment.
Also asks
Strong critical thinking, prioritization, and organizational skills.
Also asks
Why Join Med Surg 2?
Also asks
Work alongside other RNs, LPNs, Patient Care Assistants, Charge Nurses, and Unit Secretaries.
Also asks
Develop clinical expertise in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.
Also asks
Build leadership, critical thinking, and care coordination skills.
Also asks
Join a unit built on TEAM!

Preferred

Education
Requires an Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN); Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred.
Also asks
Self-scheduling, with schedule preferences considered while balancing overall unit staffing needs

Worth asking

  • Can you walk me through base pay range and differentials?
  • What should I expect for weekly hours, weekend, and call?
More questions to ask
  • What orientation, preceptor time, and ongoing unit support are included?
  • How are patient load, floating, and staffing support handled day to day?
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Your fit

On your path

Med surg is open from year one. A broad first base while you learn which path pulls harder.

Original listing

Posted on IU Health’s careers page.

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Join Our Team Med Surg 2 is a fast-paced inpatient unit that cares for both surgical and medical patients. As a Clinical Nurse, you will work closely with physicians, advanced practice providers, and interdisciplinary team members to provide compassionate, high-quality, evidence-based care throughout the patient's hospital stay. This role is ideal for nurses who enjoy teamwork, critical thinking, continuous learning, and making a meaningful impact on patient outcomes.

About Med Surg 2

Med Surg 2 is a medical-surgical inpatient unit specializing in the care of adult patients who are preparing for or recovering from surgical procedures. Our patient population primarily includes orthopedic, urology, OB/GYN, and general surgery patients, while also caring for medical patients with infections, wounds, dementia, mental health crises, and chronic health conditions. Our mission is to provide safe, high-quality care that supports patients in achieving a smooth recovery and returning to their baseline level of health.

Position Responsibilities

As a Clinical Nurse, you will

Provide and coordinate competent, evidence-based nursing care across the care continuum. Utilize the nursing process, including assessment, diagnosis, outcome identification, planning, implementation, and evaluation. Monitor patient conditions and communicate changes in status to the healthcare team.

Administer medications, treatments, and interventions in accordance with policy and standards of practice. Educate patients and families regarding diagnoses, treatments, medications, and discharge planning. Collaborate with physicians, advanced practice providers, therapists, care managers, and other healthcare professionals to achieve patient goals.

Participate in decision-making, teaching, mentoring, and professional development activities. Document patient care accurately and timely. Adhere to the ANA Scope and Standards of Professional Nursing and the Code of Ethics for Nurses with Interpretive Statements.

Schedule & Work Expectations

Shift Options

  • Day Shift: 7:00 AM – 7:30 PM
  • Night Shift: 7:00 PM – 7:30 AM
  • Employment Status
  • Full-Time: Three (3) 12-hour shifts per week
  • Part-Time: Two (2) 12-hour shifts per week

Additional Requirements

Special Weekend Option, Work Saturday and Sunday each week. If full time, would work one additional shift during the week. Holiday rotation Self-scheduling, with schedule preferences considered while balancing overall unit staffing needs Consistent availability required; reduced hour or PRN scheduling accommodations are not available at this time Qualifications Required Requires an Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN); Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred.

Requires an active Registered Nurse (RN) license in the State of Indiana or an active Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC) RN license. Requires graduation from a nationally accredited nursing program. 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 (BLS) certification through the American Heart Association (AHA). Other advanced life support certifications may be required per unit/department specialty according to patient care policies.

Additional Requirements

Commitment to delivering safe, patient-centered, high-quality care. Ability to effectively communicate and collaborate in a multidisciplinary healthcare environment. Strong critical thinking, prioritization, and organizational skills. Why Join Med Surg 2? Work alongside other RNs, LPNs, Patient Care Assistants, Charge Nurses, and Unit Secretaries. Gain experience caring for a diverse surgical and medical patient population. Develop clinical expertise in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment. Build leadership, critical thinking, and care coordination skills. Make a direct impact on patient recovery and hospital experience. Join a unit built on TEAM!

What's around it?

In Avon, IN

Avon, INFrom Census ACS 2024.

Living costs about 7% below the US average

Median rent
$1,538/mo
Household income
$98,486/yr, all local households, not nurse pay

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