Registered Nurse - Short Stay Obs

Job Overview Indiana University Health is seeking experienced nurses (RN) to join the Emergency Department Short Stay Unit (Full-Time, Days – 6:00 AM to 6:30 PM EST). The role provides time-limited, observation-based care for patients requiring further evaluation, stabilization, or treatment beyond standard ED care but not a full inpatient admission. The focus is on efficient diagnostics, clinical management, and safe discharge within 24–48 hours. Responsibilities Deliver competent, evidence-based care along the continuum, including assessment, diagnosis, outcome identification, planning, implementation, and evaluation. Participate in decision-making, teaching, mentoring, and collaboration with the multidisciplinary team to advance the patient plan of care and achieve outcomes. Adhere to the ANA Scope and Standards of Professional Nursing, the Code of Ethics for Nurses, and the organization’s policies, procedures, guidelines, and regulatory requirements. Qualifications Associate of Nursing (ASN); Bachelor of Nursing (BSN) preferred. Active Registered Nurse (RN) license in Indiana or active Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC) RN license. Graduated from a nationally accredited nursing program (exceptions for >2 years acute care experience subject to review). Basic Life Support certification through the AHA; additional advanced life support certifications may be required per unit/department specialty. Minimum of 1 year of experience. Job Information Job Identification: 420651 Job Category: Nursing Posting Date: 05/28/2026, 03:43 PM Location: 1111 N Ronald Reagan Pkwy, Avon, IN, 46123, US Benefits Sign-on bonus of $30,000 for eligible part-time and full-time roles. Special weekend option positions qualifying for premium pay. #J-18808-Ljbffr