New & Upcoming RN Grads - Fort Wayne Hospital

Job Description

Overview


This role is for new and upcoming RN graduates interested in starting their careers at an established IU Health hospital and transitioning to the new Fort Wayne hospital when it opens in Spring 2027.


Start your IU Health nursing journey at one of our established hospitals now and gain the real-world experience, mentorship, and professional development needed to thrive when our brand-new, state-of-the-art Fort Wayne hospital opens. You'll work alongside skilled healthcare professionals, learn our patient-first culture, and be ready to hit the ground running in a facility designed for innovation and excellence, influenced by our very own team members.


This role begins at one of IU Health's established hospitals, including downtown Level 1 trauma/teaching hospitals Methodist & University, premier Indy suburban hospitals North and West, or regional hospitals Ball (Muncie), Bloomington, and Arnett (Lafayette). These start locations are temporary, with an expected transition to the Fort Wayne hospital in Spring 2027, in the areas listed below only (no pediatrics roles available at this time):

• Cardiac Cath Lab & Interventional Radiology

• Critical Care (Medical or Surgical)

• Emergency Department

• Med-Surg

• Pre-Admission Testing

• Pre-op/PACU

• PCU

• Operating Rooms

New registered nurse (RN) graduates benefit from a comprehensive, personalized support system. All IU Health Clinical Nurse Residents (newly licensed RNs) in their first nursing role are invited to participate in a Nurse Residency Program alongside nursing orientation. The program provides socialization and support, enhances clinical judgment, and promotes professional development. 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.


*** If you have already applied to our Clinical Nurse Residency posting this 2025 -2026 school year, no need to apply again - simply notify your Campus Recruitment Consultant (CRC) of your interest in working in Fort Wayne and we will take it from there!


Why Join IU Health?


Just as Indiana University Health is committed to giving our patients the highest level of care, we're equally committed to giving our team members an unsurpassed work experience. We offer a comprehensive compensation and benefits package; your personal and professional growth is a top priority, and the work will always be challenging and meaningful.

• Market-competitive pay

• Part-time and full-time outpatient and inpatient/bedside roles are eligible for a $30,000 sign-on bonus

• Unique incentive plan for working in one of our current facilities as we prepare for the Fort Wayne hospital opening

• Comprehensive benefits package including:

• Paid time off (PTO),

• 401(K) retirement savings with employer match,

• Tuition reimbursement & tuition assistance,

• Medical, Vision and Dental Insurance,

• and many more benefits.

Qualifications

• Requires an Associates of Nursing (ASN); Bachelor of Nursing (BSN) preferred (completed before start date) from a nationally accredited nursing program.

• Requires an active Registered Nurse (RN) license in the state of Indiana or an active Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC) RN license.

• Requires Basic Life Support certification through the AHA.

• Other advanced Life Support certifications may be required per unit/department specialty according to patient care policies.

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We are an equal opportunity employer. IU Health does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, national origin, gender identity and/or expression, marital status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.

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.