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Registered Nurse - Operating Room

IU Health·Fort Wayne, Indiana

Full Time·On Site·0-2 yrs·Posted 21 days ago
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About the role

The Registered Nurse is responsible for providing and coordinating competent, evidence-based care including assessment, diagnosis, and evaluation. They collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to advance patient care plans and enhance operational efficiency.

SHIFTS: Days & Nights

Location: Fort Wayne Hospital, Fort Wayne, IN

Part and Full-time roles are eligible for a $30,000 sign-on bonus — apply today to learn more! This position is 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 & 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. We are hiring for various shifts and offer relocation incentives!

The Clinical Nurse reflects the mission, vision, and values of Indiana University Health, adheres to the organization's Code of Ethics and Corporate Compliance, and complies with all relevant policies, procedures, guidelines and all other regulatory and accreditation standards. The registered professional clinical nurse (RN) is accountable and responsible for the provision and coordination of competent, evidence-based care along the care continuum, which includes assessment, diagnosis, outcome identification, planning, implementation, and evaluation. The clinical nurse participates in decision-making, teaching, mentoring, and collaboration with the multidisciplinary team to advance the patient plan of care, achieve outcomes and enhance operational efficiency. The nurse adheres to the ANA Scope and Standards of Professional Nursing and the Code of Ethics for Nurses with Interpretive Statements.

Qualifications

  • Requires an Associates of Nursing (ASN); Bachelor of Nursing (BSN) preferred.
  • Education: The Registered Nurse (RN) must have 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 an active Registered Nurse (RN) license in the state of Indiana or an active Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC) RN license.
  • 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:

Increased pay scale for bedside nurses

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.

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 Associate of Nursing (ASN) and an active RN license in Indiana or a Compact license. Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through the AHA is mandatory, with a BSN preferred.

  • associate degree
  • bachelor degree
  • Care Planning
  • Mentoring
  • Patient Assessment
  • Collaboration
  • Patient Care Coordination
  • Clinical Nursing
  • Evidence-Based Care
  • Nursing Diagnosis
  • Operating Room Nursing
  • Implementation And Evaluation

Benefits

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

Posting details

Employment type
Full Time
Work arrangement
On Site
Experience
0-2 yrs
Location
Fort Wayne, Indiana
Posted
Jul 6, 2026
Application
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Hiring organization

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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