Registered Nurse - Adult Oncology - FT Nights

Indiana University Health System • Indianapolis, IN

18h

About The Position

Indiana University Health is seeking an experienced Registered Nurse to provide patient care on the Adult Oncology unit at IU Health University Hospital. The unit is a fast-paced, 15-bed medical-surgical unit caring for patients in gynecology-oncology, benign gynecology, cystic fibrosis, sickle cell anemia and hematology, hospitalist, and hospice populations. It may also receive appropriate overflow from hematology/oncology and bone marrow transplant areas.

The role offers opportunities to develop skills in time management, postoperative surgical care, patient assessment and rapid recognition of changes in acuity, medication administration by multiple routes, central-line care including port-a-cath access and management, and care of wounds, incisions, and drains. Nurses may also have the opportunity to earn an ONS Chemo Certificate and participate in committees, including the 2 North Celebration Committee.

The unit emphasizes teamwork and a supportive culture, with peer recognition at safety huddles, celebrations of team milestones and life events, and a robust nursing-led NPG structure. The position is full-time on the night shift. The posting notes eligibility for a referral and a new hourly location differential, in addition to standard shift and holiday differentials.

Requirements

• Associate of Nursing (ASN).
• Active Registered Nurse (RN) license in Indiana or an active Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC) RN license.
• Graduation from a nationally accredited nursing program. Candidates from programs that are not nationally accredited 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 (BLS) certification through the American Heart Association (AHA).
• 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) preferred.
• Opportunity to earn an ONS Chemo Certificate.

Responsibilities

• Provide nursing care to patients on the Adult Oncology medical-surgical unit.
• Care for patients across the unit’s listed populations, including gynecology-oncology, benign gynecology, cystic fibrosis, sickle cell anemia/hematology, hospitalist, and hospice care.
• Perform patient assessments and rapidly identify changes in patient acuity.
• Provide postoperative surgical care.
• Administer medications through multiple routes.
• Provide central-line care, including port-a-cath access and management.
• Care for wounds, incisions, and drains.
• Collaborate with healthcare professionals and contribute to a patient-centered, supportive team environment.

Benefits

• Competitive benefits.
• 401(k) retirement savings with employer match.
• Employer-paid medical leave.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Eligibility for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program.
• Employee Assistance Program with counseling at no cost.
• Team-member wellness programs with points contributing toward a biweekly financial incentive.
• New hourly location differential, in addition to standard shift and holiday differentials.
• Referral eligibility.

What This Job Offers

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