Registered Nurse- Medical Behavioral Health

Job Description

Part and Full-time roles are eligible for a $30,000 sign-on bonus - apply today to learn more!

We are looking for RNs with at least 1 year of experience for this position.

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!


At IU Health, you will 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


Riley Hospital is excited to announce the upcoming opening of our brand-new Pediatric Behavioral Health (BH) Unit , set to debut in the summer of 2026! This innovative, 11-bed specialized unit will provide comprehensive care for children and teens with complex mental and medical health needs. As a vital member of this pioneering team, you will help launch a state-of-the-art facility that seamlessly integrates psychiatric treatment with medical care.

Who You'll Care For:

• Children and teens with behavioral challenges linked to medical conditions such as traumatic brain injuries, substance use, autoimmune neuropsychiatric disorders, and complex psychiatric needs.
• Patients requiring ongoing treatments like IV meds, G-tubes, wound care, or cyclic vomiting-delivering holistic, integrated care.
• Structured psychiatric programs including creative therapies, social work, and virtual activities for those unable to participate in bed.

Who Are We Looking For?

• Experienced RNs with inpatient med surg and/or psychiatric backgrounds are preferred not but required
• Passionate caregivers dedicated to making a difference in children's lives.
• Team players ready to embrace a fast-paced, innovative environment.

Join us in shaping the future of pediatric behavioral health at Riley Hospital!

Qualifications:

• Requires an Associates of Nursing (ASN); Bachelors of 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 that the RN has graduated 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 certification through the AHA.
• Other advanced Life Support certifications may be required per unit/department specialty according to patient care policies.

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.