Registered Nurse - Resource - Riley - PICU - FT Nights

IU Health•Indianapolis, IN

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Clinical Nurse Resource is a member of the Indiana University Health system float pool and provides competent, evidence-based nursing care across the continuum, from assessment and diagnosis through planning, implementation, and evaluation. The nurse coordinates care, participates in clinical decision-making, and works with multidisciplinary teams to advance patient care plans, achieve optimal outcomes, and support operational efficiency. The role requires system-wide flexibility and clinical versatility, including coverage across medical-surgical, progressive care, critical care, emergency, and specialty units according to real-time staffing needs and patient acuity. The nurse may float between multiple IU Health facilities and is expected to uphold IU Health’s mission, values, professional ethics, compliance standards, policies, procedures, and applicable accreditation requirements. The role also includes teaching, mentoring, and collaboration, in accordance with ANA standards and the Code of Ethics for Nurses.

Requirements

Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) required; a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) is required for those newly hired or promoted into the position after October 1, 2025.
Active Indiana Registered Nurse license or active Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC) RN license.
Graduation from a nationally accredited nursing program. Exceptions may be considered for candidates with more than two years of acute-care experience, subject to Chief Nursing Officer review and approval.
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association (AHA), obtained before the start of orientation.
Highly adaptable, confident, and skilled in managing change.
Experience in multiple specialties or eagerness to broaden clinical scope.
Strong communication, critical-thinking, and organizational skills.
Commitment to professional growth and system-wide impact.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN), except where required for hires or promotions after October 1, 2025.
Two years of experience preferred.
Other Advanced Life Support certifications may be required depending on unit or department specialty.

Responsibilities

Provide and coordinate competent, evidence-based care across assessment, diagnosis, outcome identification, planning, implementation, and evaluation.
Participate in clinical decision-making and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to advance patient care plans and achieve optimal outcomes.
Teach and mentor as appropriate.
Provide coverage across medical-surgical, progressive care, critical care, emergency, and specialty units based on staffing needs and patient acuity.
Float between multiple IU Health facilities as needed.
Uphold IU Health’s mission, vision, values, Code of Ethics, corporate compliance standards, applicable policies and procedures, and accreditation requirements.
Support operational efficiency and contribute to improving health outcomes for patients and communities.

Benefits

Increased pay scale for bedside nurses.
Competitive benefits.
401(k) retirement savings with employer match.
Employer-paid medical leave.
Tuition reimbursement.
Student loan forgiveness eligibility through the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program.
Employee Assistance Program with counseling at no cost.
Team-member wellness programs with participation points contributing toward a biweekly financial incentive.
Supportive and collaborative, patient-centered work environment.
Access to advanced clinical training, leadership development, promotion opportunities, and cross-training development.