Job Description

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We are seeking an individual with a minimum of one year of RN experience for this role. Must have ICU or peds experience!

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!

The Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU) Registered Nurse provides comprehensive, family-entered care to pediatric patients with an average length of stay of 24–72 hours in a mixed‑acuity critical care environment. The PICU primarily cares for children with acute respiratory compromise, including conditions such as RSV, bronchiolitis, pneumonia, and severe asthma exacerbations requiring high‑flow oxygen therapy, noninvasive ventilation (CPAP/BiPAP), or mechanical ventilation. Many admissions involve respiratory support and frequent assessment with rapid response to clinical changes. The unit also manages postoperative and surgical patients PICU Registered Nurses care for patients with sepsis or evolving shock, as well as metabolic and endocrine emergencies, with particular emphasis on diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA) and complex diabetes management. This role requires strong pediatric assessment skills, sound clinical judgment, proficiency with advanced respiratory and metabolic therapies, and effective collaboration with interdisciplinary teams to deliver safe, high‑quality care in a fast‑paced pediatric ICU setting.

We hire experienced RNs and also welcome new graduates, offering up to 12 weeks of orientation with dedicated preceptor support. We provide self‑scheduling, an every-third-weekend commitment, and a rotating holiday schedule.

We are a family‑centered unit with a culture built around Purpose, Team, Compassion, and Excellence. Our staff take pride in providing high‑quality, developmentally supportive, and emotionally attuned care to patients and families during some of their most challenging moments

*Referral Bonus Eligible

Shift:

• Full-time Night shift
• PRN (rotating or nights)

Qualifications

• Requires 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 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.
• Referral Bonus eligible
• 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.