IU Health·Carmel, Indiana
Provide high-quality recovery care for adult and pediatric patients in the immediate post-anesthesia phase. Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team of surgeons and anesthesiologists in a fast-paced 32-bay unit.
Part and Full-time roles are eligible for a $30,000 sign-on bonus — apply today to learn more!
We are seeking an individual with a minimum of two years of RN experience for this role.
Are you an upcoming nurse graduate or recent nurse graduate? Please apply through our pipeline requisition here: www.iuhealth.org/ApplyRN [http://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!
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.
Our PACU offers a highly specialized, fast‑paced environment where expert nurses care for adult and pediatric patients in the immediate post‑anesthesia phase.
Our 32‑bay unit supports a weekday‑only surgical schedule with strong interdisciplinary collaboration and exceptional support from anesthesiologists and surgeons.
Nurses typically care for patients at a 1:1 ratio for pediatrics and 1:2 for adults, allowing for focused, high‑quality recovery care with minimal prolonged patient interaction.
Our team is known for its supportive, collaborative culture.
Join our well‑tenured PACU where nurses genuinely support one another and collaborate seamlessly!
*Referral Bonus Eligible
• 10-10:30 mid shift, self‑scheduling, mid‑shift hours; on‑call coverage
Nursing skills gained on this
Active and engaged professional governance council
Regular retention activities including peer milestone celebrations, unit activities, and scheduled outings outside of work
A highly diverse team of nurses with an array of clinical backgrounds – from PICU, peds ED, adult ED, ICU, anesthesia nursing
Why Join IU Health?
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.
Requires an Associate of Nursing (ASN) and an active RN license in Indiana or a Compact license. A minimum of two years of RN experience and BLS certification through the AHA are required.
Market context
Indiana nursing roles often stay in demand across hospitals, long-term care, and outpatient settings, especially for candidates who can show dependable patient care skills and flexibility. Competition can be stronger for roles that prefer phlebotomy training or science experience, so highlighting competency assessment results and any hands-on clinical exposure can help. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save time, then confirm the original posting before applying.