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IU Health Arnett

Lafayette, Indiana

You'll care for a wide range of patients, including many high-risk pregnancies, on a Level III L&D unit. IU Health is an academic medical center.

Posted Aug 20 · New grads welcomed

Shift and hours
Nights Registered Nurse - Labor & Delivery, Full-Time, Night Shift
Unit and setting
IU Health Arnett Labor & Delivery Caring for high-risk obstetrical patientshigh-risk obstetric patients
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 - Labor & Delivery, Full-Time, Night ShiftFull-time

Do you qualify?

New grads
Welcomed
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 Nurse Licensure Compact RN license Check your license
Certification
BLS from the American Heart Association Requires Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through the American Heart Association (AHA).
Certification
advanced life support certifications, as the unit requires Additional Advanced Life Support certifications may be required based on unit or specialty practice requirements.
Education
ASN required Requires an Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN); Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred.
Experience
more than two years acute care experience, for applicants not from 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.
Also asks
graduate of a nationally accredited nursing program Requires graduation from a nationally accredited nursing program.

Preferred

Education
BSN preferred
Your six-month RN application plan

Start about six months before graduation. Some programs open earlier; use each employer’s application dates. See program calendars.

  1. 6 months before

    Shortlist units

    Check application windows. Gather clinical experience, references and your expected graduation date.

    Find residencies
  2. 4–6 months before

    Apply as windows open

    Apply before graduation when the program allows it. Keep the cohort date and license deadline with each application.

    Explore new grad jobs
  3. 2–3 months before

    Meet the unit manager

    Ask about overtime, a shadow shift, preceptor continuity and the schedule after orientation.

    Prepare your questions
  4. Around graduation

    Confirm your start

    Coordinate NCLEX, the required license and your start date. Get relocation and repayment terms in writing.

    Plan your license

What it pays

Tuition assistance
Offered
Loan repayment
Offered

Benefits

  • Benefitscompetitive benefits packageCompetitive benefits package
  • Benefits401(k) with employer match401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match
  • Benefitsemployer-paid medical leaveEmployer-paid medical leave
  • Benefitstuition reimbursementTuition reimbursement
  • Benefitsstudent loan forgiveness through PSLFStudent loan forgiveness through the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program
  • Benefitsemployee assistance program with confidential counseling at no costEmployee Assistance Program (EAP) with confidential counseling services at no cost
More benefits (5)
  • BenefitsHealthy Results wellness incentives paid toward a biweekly financial rewardHealthy Results wellness program with incentive opportunities that contribute toward a biweekly financial reward
  • 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match
  • Student loan forgiveness through the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with confidential counseling services at no cost
  • Healthy Results wellness program with incentive opportunities that contribute toward a biweekly financial reward

The role and schedule

Day to day
circulating in OB procedures in the Obstetrical OR Circulating in OB procedures within the Obstetrical OR
Day to day
triage and assessment of OB patients Triage and assessment of OB patients
Day to day
all phases of labor, delivery and postpartum recovery Managing all phases of labor, delivery, and postpartum recovery
Unit size
7 L&D rooms 7 Labor & Delivery rooms
Unit size
4 triage/antepartum beds 4 Triage/Antepartum beds
Hours stated
Full-time, Night Shift
Details
CRNAs on-site 24/7 Dedicated CRNAs on-site 24/7
Details
OB laborists on-site 24/7 OB Laborists on-site 24/7
Details
scheduled certified nurse midwives Scheduled Certified Nurse Midwives
Details
high level of nursing autonomy High level of nursing autonomy
Details
Level III L&D unit As a Level III Labor & Delivery unit
Details
Anthem Blue Distinction Anthem Blue Distinction

Your fit

Questions to ask

  • Can you walk me through base pay range and differentials?
  • 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

Labor & Delivery has an opening for new graduates. This employer welcomes new graduates for this role. See the posting’s qualifications and orientation details.

Original listing

Posted on IU Health’s careers page.

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Registered Nurse - Labor & Delivery, Full-Time, Night Shift Are you an upcoming nurse graduate or recent nurse graduate? Please apply through our pipeline requisition here: https://iuhealth.org/applyrn. This pipeline requisition allows the IU Health Talent Acquisition team to pair upcoming and recent nurse graduates with the best opportunities available based on their unique skillset and interests.

Thank you 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. At IU Health, you will learn and develop your career in significant ways, advancing healthcare and delivering the highest level of patient care.

Being an IU Health nurse means building a professional nursing career designed by a culture that embraces your strengths and supports your personal and professional goals. If you are seeking an organization where you can develop clinical expertise, explore diverse career opportunities, embrace learning, cultivate new relationships, and fuel your spirit of inquiry, apply today. 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 regulatory 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, including 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. About Labor & Delivery at IU Health Arnett

IU Health Arnett Labor & Delivery consists of

7 Labor & Delivery rooms 4 Triage/Antepartum beds 2 Obstetrical Operating Rooms 1 PACU bay As a Level III Labor & Delivery unit, we care for a wide range of patients, including many high-risk pregnancies. The team is supported by: Dedicated CRNAs on-site 24/7 OB Laborists on-site 24/7 Scheduled Certified Nurse Midwives Highly collaborative partnerships with physicians, advanced practice providers, and interdisciplinary teams Our patients remain with us throughout their pregnancy-related hospitalization, including triage, labor, delivery, and immediate postpartum recovery, allowing nurses to develop strong patient relationships while managing the full continuum of obstetrical care. Nursing Skills Gained on This Unit Circulating in OB procedures within the Obstetrical OR Triage and assessment of OB patients Managing all phases of labor, delivery, and postpartum recovery Caring for high-risk obstetrical patients Collaborating closely with physicians, laborists, midwives, CRNAs, and APPs Developing advanced maternal-child nursing expertise Unit Successes & Designations Anthem Blue Distinction Level III Care Unit Culture High level of nursing autonomy Strong collaboration between nursing, physicians, and APPs Opportunities for professional growth through participation in multiple unit-based committees Supportive team environment focused on exceptional patient outcomes and evidence-based practice Qualifications Requires an Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN); Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred.

Requires graduation 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 (BLS) certification through the American Heart Association (AHA). Additional Advanced Life Support certifications may be required based on unit or specialty practice requirements.

Why Join IU Health? As Indiana's largest and most comprehensive healthcare system, and the #1 ranked healthcare system in Indiana, we offer: A supportive and collaborative patient-centered work environment Competitive benefits package 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match Employer-paid medical leave Tuition reimbursement Student loan forgiveness through the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with confidential counseling services at no cost Healthy Results wellness program with incentive opportunities that contribute toward a biweekly financial reward Our culture of compassion allows for a holistic delivery of care that is individualized based on our patients' and families' needs. At IU Health, every team member is a caregiver.

This care extends beyond our patients to one another and our communities through service projects, health initiatives, and wellness education.

What's around it?

In Lafayette, IN

Lafayette, INFrom Census ACS 2024.

Living costs about 7% below the US average

Median rent
$1,079/mo
Household income
$53,716/yr, all local households, not nurse pay

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