Job Description

The Clinical Nurse Resource serves as a vital member of the Indiana University Health system float pool, embodying the mission, vision, and values of IU Health. Reflects a commitment to excellence, integrity, and compassionate care, while adhering to the organization’s Code of Ethics, Corporate Compliance standards, and all relevant policies, procedures, and accreditation requirements. Accountable for the provision and coordination of competent, evidence-based care across the continuum—from assessment and diagnosis to outcome identification, planning, implementation, and evaluation. Actively participates in clinical decision-making, teaching, mentoring, and collaboration with multidisciplinary teams to advance patient care plans, achieve optimal outcomes, and enhance operational efficiency. Adheres to the ANA Scope and Standards of Practice and the Code of Ethics for Nurses with Interpretive Statements, ensuring professional integrity and high-quality care in every setting. Requires system-wide flexibility & clinical versatility to provide essential coverage across a wide range of inpatient settings—including medical-surgical, progressive care, critical care, emergency, and specialty units—based on real-time staffing needs and patient acuity. Requires the ability to float seamlessly between multiple IU Health facilities, offering a unique opportunity to expand clinical expertise, build cross-functional relationships, and support care delivery across the system.

• Requires an Associates of Nursing (ASN); Bachelors of Nursing (BSN) preferred. Bachelors of Nursing (BSN) required for those newly hired or promoted into the position after October 1, 2025.
• 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. 2 years of experience preferred.
• 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.
• Requires incumbent to be highly adaptable, confident, and skilled in managing change.
• Experienced in multiple specialties or eager to broaden clinical scope required.
• Must possess strong communication skills with excellent critical thinking and organizational skills.
• Committed to professional growth and system-wide impact.

• 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.