Registered Nurse - Surgical Trauma Critical Care - FT Nights

Indiana University Health System • Indianapolis, IN

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Indiana University Health is seeking an experienced Registered Nurse to provide critical care in the Surgical Trauma Critical Care (STCC) unit at Methodist Hospital. STCC is a 20-bed unit caring for patients with a range of surgeries, injuries, and trauma conditions. The patient population requires broad knowledge of critical care, trauma, and the management of multisystem challenges. Nurses collaborate with an interdisciplinary team that includes physicians, clinical pharmacists, and dieticians.

The role offers opportunities to develop specialized assessment skills, critical thinking, communication, time management, and care-prioritization skills, as well as experience using specialized equipment. The unit highlights a strong patient care model, teamwork, and opportunities for professional development and career growth. IU Health describes its nursing culture as supportive of professional development, clinical expertise, learning, and individualized patient care.

Requirements

• Associate of Nursing (ASN) required; a Bachelor of Nursing (BSN) is preferred.
• Active Registered Nurse (RN) license in Indiana or an active Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC) RN license required.
• Must graduate from a nationally accredited nursing program. Candidates who did not graduate from a nationally accredited program may be considered with more than two years of acute care experience, subject to review and approval by the Chief Nursing Officer.
• Basic Life Support certification through the American Heart Association (AHA) required.
• Other advanced Life Support certifications may be required according to unit or department specialty and patient care policies.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor of Nursing (BSN).

Responsibilities

• Provide nursing care to patients with diverse trauma conditions and surgical interventions in a 20-bed critical care unit.
• Manage patient care involving critical care, trauma, and multisystem challenges.
• Collaborate with physicians, clinical pharmacists, dieticians, and other care providers.
• Use specialized assessment, critical-thinking, communication, time-management, and care-prioritization skills.
• Use specialized equipment as required for patient care.

Benefits

• 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 that can contribute to a biweekly financial incentive.

What This Job Offers

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