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Registered Nurse- Acuity Adaptable SWO

IU Health·Tipton, Indiana

Full Time·On Site·0-2 yrs·Posted 27 days ago
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About the role

Provide flexible care for medical-surgical, progressive, and limited critical care patients within an acuity adaptable unit. Collaborate with an interdisciplinary team to deliver high-quality, patient-centered care in a rural community setting.

Shift: SWO

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

Are you an upcoming nurse graduate or recent nurse graduate? Please apply through our pipeline requisition here: https://iuhealth.org/ApplyRN [https://iuhealth.org/ApplyRN]. 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 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.

Unit: Overview: Acuity Adaptable Unit – IU Health Tipton Hospital

Our acuity adaptable unit is a unique care environment that supports medical-surgical, progressive care, and limited critical care patients—all within a single flexible space. With an average daily census of 8 patients, our unit adjusts seasonally to meet the needs of our rural community. Nurses here are cross-trained to manage a wide range of acuity levels, making this an ideal setting for those who thrive in a dynamic, team-based environment.

Due to the rural setting, our team operates with limited resources, requiring strong clinical judgment, adaptability, and collaboration. You’ll work closely with a dedicated interdisciplinary team including nurses, patient care assistants, case managers, physicians, pharmacists, and dietitians—all committed to delivering high-quality, patient-centered care.

Nursing Skills Gained

  • Care for a diverse patient population across multiple acuity levels.
  • Develop strong clinical assessment and prioritization skills.
  • Gain experience in rural health nursing, including resource management and creative problem-solving.
  • Participate in interdisciplinary rounding and care planning.

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.
  • 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.

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.

Requirements

Requires an active Indiana or Compact RN license, an Associate of Nursing degree (BSN preferred), and BLS certification. Candidates must have at least one year of RN experience and have graduated from a nationally accredited program.

  • associate degree
  • bachelor degree
  • Critical Care
  • Interdisciplinary Collaboration
  • Clinical Judgment
  • Resource Management
  • Patient-Centered Care
  • Clinical Assessment
  • Medical-Surgical Nursing
  • Progressive Care
  • Rural Health Nursing
  • Patient Prioritization

Benefits

  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • Sign-on Bonus
  • Student Loan Forgiveness
  • Employer Paid Medical Leave
  • 401(k) Retirement Savings With Employer Match
  • Wellness Programs Financial Incentive

Posting details

Employment type
Full Time
Work arrangement
On Site
Experience
0-2 yrs
Location
Tipton, Indiana
Posted
Jun 30, 2026
Application
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IU Health

Indiana University Health is Indiana’s largest and most comprehensive system. 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...

Salary listed on 2 jobs
IndustryHospitals and Health Care
TypeNonprofit
Size10,001+ employees
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