Franciscan Alliance, Inc.·Lafayette, Indiana
The Registered Nurse will assess patients, develop comprehensive care plans, and implement nursing interventions within the operating room. They are responsible for providing compassionate care while assisting in various surgical procedures including ortho, vascular, and robotic cases.
Franciscan Health Lafayette East Campus 1701 S Creasy Ln Lafayette, Indiana 47905 At Franciscan, our nurses do not just administer medication, but they actively listen and assess each patient – looking them in the eye and telling them they are seen, heard, and cared for. Every RN is an integral part in providing total comprehensive care to our patients and their families. Our nurses develop a plan of care, including implementing, reassessing, evaluating every patient we are privileged to serve.
Franciscan Health is a leading healthcare organization dedicated to providing exceptional patient care and promoting health and wellness in our community. Our mission is to ensure that every patient receives the highest quality of care through innovation, compassion, and excellence. With 11 ministries and access points across Indiana, Franciscan Health is one of the largest Catholic health care systems in the Midwest. Franciscan Health takes pride in hiring coworkers that provide compassionate, comprehensive care for our patients and the communities we serve.
WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT Sign On Bonus Available (Ask your Talent Acquisition Advisor if you are eligible for Sign-on Bonus) Minimum Start Pay $34 Professional Development Opportunities Faith-based, Mission-focused Organization 10 Operating Rooms with a case mix of ortho/spine, vascular/open heart, laparoscopies, robotic hysterectomies, and spinal fusion cases We have a .9 Evening shift available - 30 min call required Shift hours 11am-9:30pm 2+ years Operating Room / Surgery experience required
Required Associate's Degree Nursing/Patient Care Preferred Bachelor's Degree Nursing/Patient Care Registered Nurse (RN) - State Licensing Board in state of practice Basic Life Support Program (BLS) - American Heart Association Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) - American Heart Association Required if required by unit Unit Specific Certifications - Franciscan Alliance Required if required by unit Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) - American Heart Association Required if required by unit Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) - The American Academy of Pediatrics Required if required by unit TRAVEL IS REQUIRED: Never or Rarely EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER It is the policy of Franciscan Alliance to provide equal employment to its employees and qualified applicants for employment as otherwise required by an applicable local, state or Federal law. Franciscan Alliance reserves a Right of Conscience objection in the event local, state or Federal ordinances that violate its values and the free exercise of its religious rights. Franciscan Alliance is committed to equal employment opportunity. Franciscan provides eligible employees with comprehensive benefit offerings. Find an overview on the benefit section of our career site, jobs.franciscanhealth.org.
Candidates must have at least 2 years of operating room experience and hold a valid Registered Nurse license. An Associate's degree in Nursing is required, along with BLS certification and other unit-specific certifications as needed.
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.