Registered Nurse- Emergency Department-PRN

Overview

Shift: PRN, Rotating 

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

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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 IU Health Tipton's Emergency Department Registered Nurse (RN) provides high-quality, compassionate, and timely care to patients of all ages in a rural Critical Access Hospital setting. At IU Tipton Hospital, the Emergency Department is a 9-bed unit that serves approximately 8,000 patients annually, offering a dynamic and rewarding environment for nurses who thrive in fast-paced, community-centered care.

This role requires strong clinical judgment, adaptability, and the ability to work independently in a resource-limited setting. The RN is responsible for triage, assessment, treatment, and coordination of care for patients presenting with a wide range of medical emergencies.

Key Responsibilities:

• Perform rapid and accurate patient assessments and triage based on acuity.
• Administer medications, treatments, and procedures in accordance with hospital policies and physician orders.
• Collaborate with physicians, advanced practice providers, and other healthcare professionals to develop and implement individualized care plans.
• Monitor and document patient responses to interventions and adjust care as needed.
• Provide patient and family education and emotional support.
• Respond to emergency situations including trauma, cardiac arrest, stroke, and sepsis.
• Operate and troubleshoot medical equipment (e.g., cardiac monitors, IV pumps, defibrillators).
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation in the electronic health record (EHR).
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives, drills, and continuing education.

Unit Culture & Successes:

• A highly engaged team with strong retention and a supportive work environment.
• Nurses are ACLS and NIH certified, committed to continuous learning and improvement.
• Recognized for compassionate care, including multiple Daisy Award recipients.
• Active Hospital-Based Council involved in community service and quality initiatives.

Qualifications 

• Requires 1 year RN experience.

• Requires an Associates of Nursing (ASN); Bachelor 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.

• 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? 

As Indiana’s largest and most comprehensive healthcare system, and the number 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 – 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