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Registered Nurse - Medical Surgical - Full-Time

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Fort Wayne Hospital

Fort Wayne, Indiana

You'll take part in decision-making, teaching and mentoring while planning patient care with the team. IU Health is an academic medical center.

Eligibility
Sign-on bonus

Posted Jul 6

Shift and hours
Nights SHIFTS: Nights
Unit and setting
Medical-surgical unit Registered Nurse - Medical Surgical - Full-Time
License
RN license Requires an active Registered Nurse (RN) license in the state of Indiana or an active Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC) RN license.Active Indiana RN license
Term
Permanent Registered Nurse - Medical Surgical - Full-TimeFull time

Do you qualify?

License
Active Indiana RN 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
License
Active NLC multistate RN license, as an alternative to Indiana Check your license
Certification
BLS certification through the AHA Requires Basic Life Support certification through the AHA.
Certification
Advanced life support certifications, depending on unit Other advanced Life Support certifications may be required per unit/department specialty according to patient care policies.
Education
Associate degree in nursing (ASN) Requires an Associates of Nursing (ASN); Bachelor of Nursing (BSN) preferred.
Education
Graduate of a nationally accredited nursing program The Registered Nurse (RN) must have graduated from a nationally accredited nursing program.
Experience
Over two years of acute care experience, as an alternative to an accredited 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.

Preferred

Education
Bachelor of Nursing (BSN)

What it pays

Sign-on bonus
$30,000
Bonus
$30,000 sign-on bonus for RNs Part and Full-time roles are eligible for a $30,000 sign-on bonus for RNs.Part and Full-time roles
Bonus
Relocation incentives We are hiring for various shifts and offer relocation incentives!
Pay reviews
Increased pay scale for bedside nurses Increased pay scale for bedside nurses

Benefits

  • BenefitsCompetitive benefitsCompetitive benefits.
  • Benefits401(k) retirement savings with employer match401(K) retirement savings with employer match.
  • BenefitsEmployer-paid medical leaveEmployer paid medical leave.
  • BenefitsTuition reimbursementTuition reimbursement.
  • BenefitsStudent loan forgiveness through public service loan forgivenessStudent loan forgiveness - IU Health qualifies under the public service loan forgiveness program.
  • BenefitsFree counseling through the employee assistance programEmployee Assistance Program - Counseling at no cost to you
More benefits (5)
  • BenefitsWellness participation points that add a biweekly paycheck incentive
  • Employer paid medical leave
  • Student loan forgiveness (Public Service Loan Forgiveness program)
  • Employee Assistance Program (counseling at no cost)
  • Healthy Results wellness incentive

The role and schedule

Day to day
Teaching and mentoring The clinical nurse participates in decision-making, teaching, mentoring, and collaboration with the multidisciplinary team to advance the patient plan of care
Details
Fort Wayne Hospital LOCATION: Fort Wayne Hospital, Fort Wayne, IN

Your fit

Questions to ask

  • Can you walk me through base pay range, differentials, and sign-on bonus repayment terms?
  • What should I expect for weekly hours, weekend, holiday, call, and rotation?
  • What orientation, preceptor time, and ongoing unit support are included?
  • How are patient load, floating, and staffing support handled day to day?
Build questions for this role

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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SHIFTS: Nights LOCATION: Fort Wayne Hospital, Fort Wayne, IN Part and Full-time roles are eligible for a $30,000 sign-on bonus for RNs. A pply today to learn more! This position is referral eligible Are you an upcoming nurse graduate or recent nurse graduate?

Please apply through our pipeline requisition here: www.iuhealth.org/ApplyRN. 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. We are hiring for various shifts and offer relocation incentives! The Clinical Nurse reflects the mission, vision, and values of Indiana University Health, adheres to the organization's Code of Ethics and Corporate Compliance, and complies with all relevant policies, procedures, guidelines and all other regulatory and accreditation standards.

The registered professional clinical nurse (RN) is accountable and responsible for the provision and coordination of competent, evidence-based care along the care continuum, which includes assessment, diagnosis, outcome identification, planning, implementation, and evaluation. The clinical nurse participates in decision-making, teaching, mentoring, and collaboration with the multidisciplinary team to advance the patient plan of care, achieve outcomes and enhance operational efficiency. The nurse adheres to the ANA Scope and Standards of Professional Nursing and the Code of Ethics for Nurses with Interpretive Statements.

Qualifications

Requires an Associates of Nursing (ASN); Bachelor of Nursing (BSN) preferred.

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 an active Registered Nurse (RN) license in the state of Indiana or an active Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC) RN license. 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: Increased pay scale for bedside nurses 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.

What's around it?

In Fort Wayne, IN

Fort Wayne, INFrom Census ACS 2024.

Living costs about 7% below the US average

Median rent
$999/mo
Household income
$61,422/yr, all local households, not nurse pay

See Fort Wayne, IN

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