Registered Nurse - Neuro Trauma MedSurg - FT Days

IU Health • Indianapolis, IN

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Indiana University Health is seeking an experienced Registered Nurse to join the 5 North Neuro Trauma Surgical team at Methodist. This full-time, day-shift role is on a fast-paced, 25-private-bed Medical-Surgical unit caring for patients with brain and spinal cord injuries and conditions. The unit treats a broad range of neurological and neurosurgical diagnoses, including traumatic brain injuries, cerebral hemorrhages, spinal cord injuries, tumors, seizures, strokes, meningitis, and hydrocephalus.

The role offers opportunities to develop skills in managing complex and varied diagnoses, time management, comprehensive neurological assessment, and postoperative surgical care. The team is described as collaborative, supportive, and engaged, with opportunities for professional and personal growth.

The RN must hold an active Indiana RN license or an active Nurse Licensure Compact RN license, graduate from a nationally accredited nursing program, and hold AHA Basic Life Support certification. Advanced life support certifications may be required depending on unit or department specialty. Candidates from non-accredited programs may be considered with more than two years of acute care experience, subject to Chief Nursing Officer review and approval.

Requirements

• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) required.
• Active Registered Nurse license in Indiana or active Nurse Licensure Compact RN license required.
• Graduation from a nationally accredited nursing program required.
• Basic Life Support certification through the American Heart Association required.
• Advanced life support certifications may be required according to unit or department specialty and patient care policies.
• Candidates who did not graduate from a nationally accredited program may be considered if they have more than two years of acute care experience; exceptions require Chief Nursing Officer review and approval.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide nursing care to patients with neurological and neurosurgical conditions, including brain and spinal cord injuries and insults.
• Manage patients with complex and varying diagnoses.
• Perform complete neurological assessments.
• Provide postoperative surgical care.
• Collaborate with nursing colleagues and other medical professionals.

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 participation points that contribute to a biweekly financial incentive.
• New hourly location differential in addition to standard shift and holiday differentials.

What This Job Offers

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