Registered Nurse - Ortho Trauma Unit - FT Nights
About The Position
Indiana University Health is seeking passionate and experienced nurses to join their team and collaborate with top medical professionals. At IU Health, nurses can develop their careers significantly, advancing healthcare and delivering the highest level of patient care. The Orthopedic Trauma Unit at Indiana University Health Methodist is a specialized, 29-bed medical-surgical unit focused on the care of patients with orthopedic traumas, including motor vehicle/motorcycle trauma, falls, crush injuries, joint repairs and replacements, and thoracolumbar surgeries. The unit offers opportunities to gain skills in managing complex patient diagnoses, time management, post-operative surgical care, prioritization, foundational nursing skills, and multidisciplinary team communication. The unit culture emphasizes a strong patient care model, excellent teamwork, and opportunities for professional development and career growth.
Requirements
- Requires an Associates of Nursing (ASN); Bachelor of Nursing (BSN) preferred.
- Requires an active Registered Nurse (RN) license in the state of Indiana or an active Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC) RN license.
- The Registered Nurse (RN) must have graduated from a nationally accredited nursing program.
- 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.
Nice To Haves
- 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).
Responsibilities
- Management of complex and varying patient diagnoses
- Time management skills
- Post operative surgical care skills
- Prioritization of care
- Become strong in foundational nursing skills
- Adept communication with the multidisciplinary team
Benefits
- Referral eligible
- New hourly location differential
- Standard shift differentials
- Holiday differentials
- 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.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
