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Registered Nurse- Med Surg

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Indiana University Health

Lafayette, Indiana

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.

Posted Sep 22

Shift and hours
Nights
Unit and setting
Med Surg · Hospital Registered Nurse- Med Surg
License
RN license Active Registered Nurse (RN) license in the State of Indiana or active Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC) RN licenseActive Registered Nurse (RN) license in the State of Indiana
Term
Permanent

Do you qualify?

License
Active Registered Nurse (RN) license in the State of Indiana Active Registered Nurse (RN) license in the State of Indiana or active Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC) RN license Check your license
License
Active Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC) RN license Check your license
Certification
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through the American Heart Association
Certification
Additional advanced life support certifications based on unit or department specialty Additional advanced life support certifications may be required based on unit or department specialty
Education
Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) required; Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred
Also asks
Graduation from a nationally accredited nursing program

Preferred

Education
Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)
Experience
more than two (2) years of acute care experience if not graduated from a nationally accredited program

What it pays

Tuition assistance
Offered
Loan repayment
Offered
Pay reviews
Increased pay scale for bedside nurses Increased pay scale for bedside nurses

Benefits

  • BenefitsCompetitive medical, dental, and vision benefitsCompetitive medical, dental, and vision benefits
  • Benefits401(k) retirement plan with employer match401(k) retirement plan with employer match
  • BenefitsEmployer-paid medical leaveEmployer-paid medical leave
  • BenefitsTuition reimbursementTuition reimbursement
  • BenefitsStudent loan forgiveness under the Public Service Loan Forgiveness programStudent loan forgiveness under the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program
  • BenefitsEmployee Assistance Program with no-cost counselingEmployee Assistance Program with no-cost counseling
More benefits (6)
  • BenefitsHealthy Results program offering biweekly financial incentives through wellness participationHealthy Results program offering biweekly financial incentives through wellness participation
  • Supportive, collaborative, and patient‑centered work environment
  • Employer‑paid medical leave
  • Employee Assistance Program with no‑cost counseling
  • $30,000
  • Healthy Results wellness program incentives

The role and schedule

Day to day
provision and coordination of competent, evidence-based care along the care continuum including assessment, diagnosis, outcome identification, planning, implementation, and evaluation
Day to day
participates in decision-making, teaching, mentoring, and multidisciplinary collaboration

The workplace

Indiana University Health logo
Indiana University Health
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Worth asking

  • Can you walk me through base pay range and differentials?
  • What should I expect for weekly hours, weekend, holiday, call, and rotation?
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 Indiana University Health’s careers page.

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Overview

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

  • Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) required; Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred
  • Active Registered Nurse (RN) license in the State of Indiana or active Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC) RN license
  • 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 (2) years of acute care experience; such exceptions are subject to review and approval by the Chief Nursing Officer (CNO)
  • Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through the American Heart Association
  • Additional advanced life support certifications may be required based on unit or department specialty

Why Join IU Health? As Indiana’s largest and most comprehensive healthcare system and the number one ranked healthcare system in Indiana, IU Health offers:

  • Increased pay scale for bedside nurses
  • Supportive, collaborative, and patient‑centered work environment
  • Competitive medical, dental, and vision benefits
  • 401(k) retirement plan with employer match
  • Employer‑paid medical leave
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Student loan forgiveness under the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program
  • Employee Assistance Program with no‑cost counseling
  • Healthy Results program offering biweekly financial incentives through wellness participation

Our Commitment Our culture of compassion enables holistic, individualized care for patients and their families. At IU Health, every team member is a caregiver—not only to our patients, but also to one another and the communities we serve through service, 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

See Lafayette, IN

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