Registered Nurse- NICU

Job Description

Registered Nurse - NICU- Days

Are you an upcoming nurse graduate or recent nurse graduate? Please apply through our pipeline requisition here: This pipeline requisition allows the IU Health Talent Acquisition team to pair upcoming & recent nurse graduates with the best opportunities available to them based on their unique skillset and interests. Thanks for your interest in joining the team!

Indiana University Health is looking for passionate, experienced nurses to join our team and collaborate with top medical professionals.

At IU Health, you will learn and develop your career in significant ways, advancing healthcare and delivering the highest level of patient care. Being an IU Health nurse means building a professional nursing career designed by a culture that accepts your outstanding strengths and supports your personal and professional goals. If you are seeking an organization where you can develop clinical expertise, explore diverse career opportunities, embrace learning, cultivate new relationships, and fuel your spirit of inquiry, apply today.

The Clinical Nurse reflects the mission, vision, and values of Indiana University Health, adheres to the organization's Code of Ethics and Corporate Compliance, and complies with all relevant policies, procedures, guidelines and all other regulatory and accreditation standards. The registered professional clinical nurse (RN) is accountable and responsible for the provision and coordination of competent, evidence-based care along the care continuum, which includes assessment, diagnosis, outcome identification, planning, implementation, and evaluation. The clinical nurse participates in decision-making, teaching, mentoring, and collaboration with the multidisciplinary team to advance the patient plan of care, achieve outcomes and enhance operational efficiency. The nurse adheres to the ANA Scope and Standards of Professional Nursing and the Code of Ethics for Nurses with Interpretive Statements.

About Our NICU

Join our Level III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU), where you'll care for some of our most vulnerable patients while working alongside a highly skilled, collaborative multidisciplinary team. Our unit is committed to clinical excellence, professional development, and delivering exceptional family-centered care.

Patient Population: Our team provides specialized care for newborns with conditions including:

• Preterm infants
• Intrauterine Growth Restriction (IUGR)
• Hypoglycemia
• Respiratory distress
• Neonatal infections

Unit Highlights:

• 12 private NICU rooms, each capable of accommodating twins
• Nursery available for 6 additional patients
• Family-centered environment designed to support both infants and their families

Nursing Skills You'll Develop: Nurses on our unit gain experience in:

• Advanced critical care assessment skills
• IV starts and arterial sticks
• Umbilical line placement and IV infusion management
• CPAP and ventilator management
• Family education and support throughout the patient's hospitalization

Unit Recognition & Achievements: Our NICU is recognized for excellence through:

• Level III NICU designation
• Several RNC-NIC certified nurses
• Multiple DAISY Award nominees and recipients
• Multiple Capstone preceptors supporting nursing student education
• Two consecutive years CLABSI free
• Two consecutive years achieving 100% patient experience scores (2023-2025)

Our Culture: We are proud of a culture that emphasizes:

• Extensive teamwork and collaboration
• Year-round educational opportunities, including classes, skills labs, and simulation experiences
• A strong commitment to lifelong learning and professional development
• Close collaboration with multidisciplinary partners including respiratory therapy, social work, and other specialty teams

Qualifications

• Requires an Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN); Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred.
• Requires an active Registered Nurse (RN) license in the state of Indiana or an active Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC) RN license.
• Requires graduation from a nationally accredited nursing program. Exceptions: Candidates who have not graduated from a nationally accredited program may be considered if they possess more than two years of acute care experience. Such exceptions are subject to review and approval by the Chief Nursing Officer (CNO).
• Requires Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through the American Heart Association.
• Other advanced life support certifications may be required based on unit or department specialty.
• MCH or PICU experience preferred.

Why Join IU Health?

As Indiana's largest and most comprehensive healthcare system-and the #1 ranked healthcare system in Indiana-we offer:

• A supportive and collaborative work environment that is patient-centered
• Competitive benefits
• 401(k) retirement savings with employer match
• Employer-paid medical leave
• Tuition reimbursement
• Student loan forgiveness through the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program
• Employee Assistance Program with counseling at no cost
• Healthy Results wellness program with opportunities to earn a biweekly financial incentive
• Part and Full-time roles are eligible for a $30,000 sign-on bonus - apply today to learn more!

Our culture of compassion allows for a holistic delivery of care that is individualized based on our patients' and their families' needs. At IU Health, every team member is a caregiver. This care extends beyond our patients to one another and our communities through service projects, health initiatives, and wellness education.

About Us

• Indiana University Health has nearly 40,000 team members, including more than 3,600 physicians and 1,200 advanced practice providers, and we're home to the largest nursing network in Indiana with more than 9,000 nursing team members at over 800 sites of care.
• IU Health is ranked No. 1 in Indiana by U.S. News & World Report, Riley Children's Health is ranked among the top children's hospitals in the country by U.S. News & World Report.
• A unique partnership with the Indiana University School of Medicine - one of the nation's largest medical schools - gives patients access to groundbreaking research and innovative treatments, and it offers team members access to the latest science and the very best training - advancing healthcare for all.
• With 15 hospitals, including seven with Magnet designation and eight with Pathways to Excellence designation, our team members are leading the way through excellence.
• At Indiana University Health, your personal and professional growth is a top priority. You will have access to many diverse opportunities to learn and develop in meaningful ways that matter most to you, such as advanced clinical training, leadership development, promotion opportunities and cross training development.
• Indiana University Health is invested in the lives of Hoosiers, leading the transformation of healthcare to make Indiana one of the nation's healthiest states.

About the Team

Indiana University Health is Indiana's most comprehensive health system, with 15 hospitals and nearly 40,000 team members serving Hoosiers across the state. We're looking for team members who are inspired by challenging and meaningful work for the good of every patient. People who are compassionate and serve with a purpose. People who aspire to excellence every day.