Registered Nurse - Surgical PCU

Surgical Progressive Care Unit Nurse Opportunity

Full time roles are eligible for a sign on bonus. The amount is dependent upon FTE - apply now to learn more! This position is referral eligible and currently qualifies for a NEW hourly wage differential in addition to standard shift and holiday differentials. More details about this differential will be provided during the interview process. Shift: Part Time, Nights Hospital: University Hospital

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 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 Surgical Progressive Care Unit stands as a beacon of excellence and innovation in surgical services. Our dedicated team of nurses and specialists provide compassionate, exceptional care across a spectrum of surgical disciplines, including thoracic surgery, general surgery, otolaryngology, and urology surgeries.

Our unit is proud to support a wide range of specialized surgeries, including:

• Thoracic Surgery: Esophagectomy, Lung Resection
• General Surgery: Whipple Procedure, Distal Pancreatectomy and Splenectomy, Liver Resection, Bowel Resection
• Otolaryngology: Glossectomy, Mandibulectomy, Thyroidectomy, Neck Dissection
• Urology Surgeries: Cystectomy, Retroperitoneal Lymph Node Dissection

These procedures require expert post-operative care, and our team is trained and equipped to manage the complexities involved. Our approach is rooted in a commitment to patient safety, fostering positive outcomes through meticulous care and collaboration. We specialize in managing high acuity progressive care patients with intricate post-surgical needs, ensuring safety, positive outcomes, and teamwork at every step. Each member of our team plays a vital role in ensuring that every patient receives the highest standard of care.

At the heart of our unit are the IU Health Values: Compassion, Excellence, Purpose, and Team. These values guide our daily operations and interactions, creating a supportive and empowering environment for both patients and team members. We take pride in our teamwork, where every voice is heard and every effort is valued, driving us toward continuous improvement and innovation.

Together, we celebrate the unwavering dedication and remarkable achievements of the Surgical Progressive Care Unit. Through our specialized services, with a focus on quality improvement and compassionate care, we continue to make a profound impact on the lives of our patients and the future of surgical excellence. Nursing skills gained on this unit:

• Time management in a fast-paced environment
• Attention to detail
• Critical thinking skills
• Bedside skills
• Insertion of small-bore feeding tubes and bowel management devices
• Hemodynamic monitoring
• IV maintenance
• Therapeutic specialty bed maintenance

Unit Culture Highlights

• Collaborative, team-based environment
• Learning is encouraged
• Culture of compassion

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.

Why Join IU Health?

• 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 – IU Health qualifies under the public service loan forgiveness program.
• Employee Assistance Program – Counseling at no cost to you
• Healthy Results - Participation in our team member wellness programs award points that contribute toward a biweekly financial incentive in your paycheck. The more you participate, the more you earn.

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 does not stop with our patients, it also extends to one another and our community 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.

Job Info

• Job Identification 412088
• Job Category Nursing
• Posting Date 01/09/2026, 04:23 PM
• Locations 550 N University Blvd, Indianapolis, IN, 46202, US
• Job Schedule Part time
• Job Shift Night