IU Health Nurse Scholar Program - Summer 2026

IU Health • Indianapolis, IN

18h

About The Position

The Nurse Scholar Program is designed to support and develop future registered nurses. This application is open for students enrolled in the Accelerated Bachelor of Science in Nursing Program at Indiana University to join the Nurse Scholar Program in Summer 2026.
Please review Eligibility Requirements below before submitting the application. This application will close on Sunday, March 8, 2026 at 11:59 pm.
Participants will receive financial support for semesters left in school in exchange for an RN work commitment upon graduation and licensure.
Note: There is no work commitment while in school. The work commitment begins after graduation and successful completion of the NCLEX. The length of the commitment is based on the amount of funding received while in the Nurse Scholar Program.
Participants must maintain academic progress and program eligibility throughout their time in the program. Failure to do so will result in removal from the program and may require repayment of scholarship funds received.
As an IU Health Nurse Scholar, you are guaranteed an RN role upon graduation.
Attend one of our information sessions to learn more about the program using the link under the date you'd like to attend!
Friday, February 27, 2026: 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm EST
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Tuesday, March 3, 2026: 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm
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Friday, March 6, 2026: 10:00 am - 11:00 am
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Indiana University Health has nearly 40,000 team members, including more than 3,600 physicians and 1,200 advanced practice providers, and we’re home to the largest nursing network in Indiana with more than 9,000 nursing team members at over 800 sites of care.
IU Health is ranked No. 1 in Indiana by U.S. News & World Report, Riley Children's Health is ranked among the top children's hospitals in the country by U.S. News & World Report.
A unique partnership with the Indiana University School of Medicine – one of the nation’s largest medical schools – gives patients access to groundbreaking research and innovative treatments, and it offers team members access to the latest science and the very best training – advancing healthcare for all.
With 15 hospitals, including seven with Magnet designation and eight with Pathways to Excellence designation, our team members are leading the way through excellence.
At Indiana University Health, your personal and professional growth is a top priority. You will have access to many diverse opportunities to learn and develop in meaningful ways that matter most to you, such as advanced clinical training, leadership development, promotion opportunities and cross training development.
Indiana University Health is invested in the lives of Hoosiers, leading the transformation of healthcare to make Indiana one of the nation’s healthiest states.
Indiana University Health is Indiana’s most comprehensive health system, with 15 hospitals and nearly 40,000 team members serving Hoosiers across the state. We’re looking for team members who are inspired by challenging and meaningful work for the good of every patient. People who are compassionate and serve with a purpose. People who aspire to excellence every day.

Requirements

• Must possess a High School Diploma or GED.
• At the time of application, must be enrolled in the Accelerated Bachelor of Science in Nursing (ABSN) program at an Indiana University campus.
• Must have no more than 4 semesters remaining to complete the undergraduate nursing program.
• Must provide proof of enrollment or acceptance into the nursing program via official transcript and/or letter of acceptance. If these items are not submitted in the application, please keep an eye out for an email from [email protected] requesting these items.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship during school and after obtaining RN licensure.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED