Registered Nurse- Special Care Nursery (Special Weekend Option)

IU Health • Fishers, IN

6d • Onsite

About The Position

The Registered Nurse will work in IU Health Fishers Special Care Nursery, caring for newborns who require additional monitoring and treatment beyond routine newborn care. The six private Level II NICU rooms allow infants to room in with their families and support family involvement and bonding. Nurses work with neonatologists, pediatric providers, respiratory therapists, and other interdisciplinary team members to deliver evidence-based, family-centered care. This role offers the opportunity to develop specialized neonatal skills in a supportive environment focused on clinical excellence and patient outcomes.

This is a part-time night-shift Special Weekend Option position. A minimum of one year of RN experience is required, including one year of Level II or higher NICU experience. The RN must have graduated from a nationally accredited nursing program, hold an active Indiana RN license or active Nurse Licensure Compact RN license, and have AHA Basic Life Support certification. Other advanced life support certifications may be required according to the unit or department’s specialty and patient care policies. An associate degree in nursing is required; a BSN is preferred. Candidates without graduation from a nationally accredited nursing program may be considered if they have more than two years of acute care experience, subject to review and approval by the Chief Nursing Officer.

IU Health describes its work environment as supportive, collaborative, and patient-centered. The organization emphasizes compassionate, individualized care for patients and families, as well as service to colleagues and the community. Team members have opportunities for clinical training, leadership development, promotion, and cross-training.

Requirements

• At least one year of RN experience.
• One year of Level II or higher NICU experience.
• Associate degree in nursing (ASN).
• Graduation from a nationally accredited nursing program, except that candidates with more than two years of acute care experience may be considered subject to Chief Nursing Officer review and approval.
• Active Registered Nurse license in Indiana or active Nurse Licensure Compact RN license.
• Basic Life Support certification through the American Heart Association.
• Other advanced life support certifications may be required based on unit or department specialty and patient care policies.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN).

Responsibilities

• Provide specialized care for newborns requiring additional monitoring and treatment beyond routine newborn care.
• Work with neonatologists, pediatric providers, respiratory therapists, and other interdisciplinary team members.
• Deliver evidence-based, family-centered care.
• Support family involvement and bonding while infants receive specialized care.

Benefits

• Referral bonus eligibility.
• 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 counseling at no cost.
• Team-member wellness programs with participation points that contribute to a biweekly financial incentive.

What This Job Offers

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