IU Health·Carmel, Indiana
Provide med-surg level care to adult and pediatric patients preparing for same-day surgical procedures and Phase II recovery. Collaborate with anesthesia, surgeons, and OR teams to ensure seamless surgical flow and deliver critical post-operative patient teaching.
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 one year 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.
The Pre‑Operative Care Unit (POC) at IU North offers a collaborative, patient‑centered environment for nurses who thrive on education, interaction, and teamwork.
This unit provides med‑surg–level care to both adult and pediatric patients preparing for same‑day surgical procedures, as well as Phase II recovery for same‑day discharges.
Nurses work closely with anesthesia, surgeons, OR circulators, and the PACU team to ensure seamless surgical flow and exceptional patient experiences.
POC nurses play a vital role in hands‑on patient teaching, delivering clear post‑operative instructions and setting expectations for recovery—resulting in a high level of patient interaction and engagement.
With self‑scheduling, no call, and no weekends, this role offers outstanding work‑life balance within a supportive, team‑oriented culture focused on quality, communication, and safe transitions of care.
*Referral Bonus Eligible
Hours: 5am-5:30pm (NO CALL, NO WEEKENDS)
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
Working regularly with both adult and pediatric patients to calm them and instruct them before and after surgical procedures
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, with BSN preferred. Must have Basic Life Support (BLS) certification and a degree from a nationally accredited nursing program.
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.
