Registered Nurse- Renal/Metabolic Care- FTN

Overview

Part-time and Full-time roles are eligible for a $30,000 sign-on bonus (available through 9/30/2026). This position is also referral eligible.

Are you an upcoming nurse graduate or recent nurse graduate? Please apply through our pipeline requisition here: www.IUHealth.org/ApplyRN. This pipeline requisition allows the IU Health Talent Acquisition team to pair upcoming and recent nurse graduates with the best opportunities available based on their unique skillsets and interests. Thank you for your interest in joining the IU Health team!

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 supported by a culture that values clinical excellence, collaboration, innovation, and compassionate care. If you are seeking an opportunity to expand your knowledge of complex medical conditions while caring for a diverse patient population, apply today.

Renal Metabolic Unit

The Renal Metabolic Unit is seeking compassionate and highly motivated Registered Nurses to join a specialized team dedicated to caring for patients with complex renal, metabolic, and multisystem medical conditions. This fast-paced acute care environment provides nurses with the opportunity to develop expertise in kidney disease management, dialysis therapies, electrolyte disorders, endocrine conditions, and other complex medical diagnoses requiring close monitoring and interdisciplinary collaboration.

Nurses on the Renal Metabolic Unit work closely with nephrologists, hospitalists, endocrinologists, pharmacists, dietitians, case managers, and dialysis teams to deliver evidence-based, patient-centered care that optimizes outcomes and supports patients throughout their healthcare journey.

Shift: Full-Time Nights

Patient Population/Services

Acute and chronic kidney disease
End-stage renal disease (ESRD)
Hemodialysis and peritoneal dialysis patients
Acute kidney injury (AKI)
Electrolyte and fluid balance disorders
Diabetes and endocrine-related conditions
Hypertension and cardiovascular comorbidities
Complex medical and multisystem disease processes

Department Successes & Recognition

Specialized expertise in nephrology and metabolic care
Collaborative multidisciplinary team approach
Strong focus on patient education and chronic disease management
Opportunities for professional development and specialty certification
Commitment to evidence-based practice and quality outcomes
Supportive environment for new and experienced nurses alike

Qualifications

Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) required; Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred.
Current Registered Nurse license in the State of Indiana or eligibility for Indiana licensure.
Graduate of a nationally accredited nursing program.
- Candidates who have not graduated from a nationally accredited program may be considered if they possess more than two years of acute care experience. Exceptions are subject to review and approval by the Chief Nursing Officer (CNO).
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through the American Heart Association (AHA) required.
Medical-surgical, telemetry, renal, dialysis, progressive care, or related acute care experience preferred.
Strong clinical assessment, critical-thinking, communication, and prioritization skills required.
Ability to provide compassionate care to patients with complex chronic and acute conditions.

Why Join IU Health?

As Indiana's largest and most comprehensive healthcare system, and the #1 ranked healthcare system in Indiana, we offer:

A supportive and collaborative patient-centered work environment.
Competitive compensation and benefits.
401(k) retirement savings with employer match.
Employer-paid medical leave.
Tuition reimbursement.
Student loan forgiveness opportunities through the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.
Employee Assistance Program with counseling services available at no cost.
Healthy Results wellness program with opportunities to earn financial incentives.
Career advancement opportunities throughout IU Health.
Continuing education and specialty certification support.

Our culture of compassion allows for a holistic delivery of care that is individualized based on our patients' and families' needs. At IU Health, every team member is a caregiver. This commitment extends beyond our patients to one another and our communities through service, education, innovation, and continuous improvement.

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