Registered Nurse- Pre-Operative Care Unit

IU Health • Carmel, IN

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The Pre‑Operative Care Unit (POC) at IU North offers a collaborative, patient‑centered environment for nurses who thrive on education, interaction, and teamwork. This unit provides med‑surg–level care to both adult and pediatric patients preparing for same‑day surgical procedures, as well as Phase II recovery for same‑day discharges. Nurses work closely with anesthesia, surgeons, OR circulators, and the PACU team to ensure seamless surgical flow and exceptional patient experiences. POC nurses play a vital role in hands‑on patient teaching, delivering clear post‑operative instructions and setting expectations for recovery—resulting in a high level of patient interaction and engagement. With self‑scheduling, no call, and no weekends, this role offers outstanding work‑life balance within a supportive, team‑oriented culture focused on quality, communication, and safe transitions of care.

Requirements

• Minimum of one year of RN experience
• Associates of Nursing (ASN)
• Graduated from a nationally accredited nursing program (exceptions may apply for those with >2 years acute care experience, subject to CNO approval)
• Active Registered Nurse (RN) license in the state of Indiana or an active Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC) RN license
• 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

• Bachelor of Nursing (BSN) preferred

Responsibilities

• Interdisciplinary collaboration with OR nurses, advanced practitioners, surgeons, and anesthesiologists
• Emergency management – BLS, ACLS, and PALS
• Regular patient and family interaction
• Calming pediatric patient before surgery / procedures
• Hands-on patient teaching
• Delivering clear post-operative instructions
• Setting expectations for recovery

Benefits

• Referral Bonus eligible
• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree