Registered Nurse-Operating Room

Overview

External posting:  Part and Full-time roles are eligible for a $30,000 sign-on bonus — apply today to learn more!

SHIFT: 1.0 FTE, days at ASC with weekly shifts at Main OR along with on-call requirements. 

Are you an upcoming nurse graduate or recent nurse graduate? Please apply through our pipeline requisition here: https://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!  

Indiana University Health is looking for passionate, experienced nurses to join our team and collaborate with top medical professionals. 

At IU Health, you will learn and 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. 

At IU Arnett OR, we serve a diverse group of patients offering surgical procedures for all ages and diagnoses.  These types of cases are based on patient diagnoses and include a variety of issues ranging from severe trauma, acute illnesses, to chronic conditions and elective surgeries.  Specialties performed at Arnett include general, gynecology, urology, orthopedics, neurology, vascular, cardiac, ENT, and ophthalmology.

The patient population in an OR can vary widely depending on the hospital's specialty and services. We have 13 total ORs between the Main OR and the ASC OR.  We have 2 dedicated rooms for Robotic Surgery.  We have a dedicated cardiac room.  We recently added a hybrid OR.  A hybrid operating room is a highly advanced surgical space that integrates the capabilities of a traditional OR with cutting-edge imaging technology, such as CT, MRI, or fluoroscopy. This allows surgeons to perform both open and minimally invasive procedures in the same room, often without needing to move the patient. For nurses, especially in the OR, this means being part of a dynamic, fast-paced setting that emphasizes teamwork, adaptability, and advanced clinical skills.

• Nursing skills gained:

 Nursing skills gained while working in the OR include learning about aseptic technique, as well as maintaining a sterile field, proper gowning/gloving, and preventing contamination during procedures.  Nurses in the OR do patient assessments including preoperative checks, intraoperative hemodynamic monitoring, patient advocacy, and postoperative hand-offs.  OR nurses gain surgical instrumentation knowledge such as how to identify and handle instruments, anticipate surgeon needs during procedures and ensure proper sterilization and set up.  The RN supports anesthesia by assisting with intubation/emergence, monitoring patient responses to anesthesia, managing airways and helping with lines and equipment.  RNs perform proper patient positioning using padding and support to prevent injury and give the surgeon the optimal view of the surgical site.  They are also responsible for documentation of the surgical procedure including accurate intraoperative records, timeouts, safety checklists, and specimen labeling and tracking.  OR circulators are part of a team that coordinate care with surgeons, anesthesiologists, and surgical technologists.   They must be patient advocates and stay up to date on their emergency preparedness skills including recognition of complications (hemorrhage, anaphylaxis).   They often assist in resuscitation or rapid interventions during codes.  They must maintain ACLS and PALS certifications which is also offered at IU Arnett.   

• Unit Successes/Designations/National recognition:

We are a level 3 trauma hospital.  A Trauma 3 Hospital, or Level III trauma center, provides essential care for injured patients, offering prompt assessment, resuscitation, and stabilization, but may not have the full range of specialized services found in higher-level trauma centers.  IU Arnett is also a Magnet designated hospital. Magnet hospitals undergo a challenging review and approval process to demonstrate their excellence in nursing care. Nursing leaders drive nursing care at Magnet hospitals. They find strategies for improving patient care and supporting nurse professional development.  As a Magnet-recognized facility, we offer a supportive and empowering environment where nurses thrive. You’ll benefit from lower staff turnover, a strong culture of professional growth, and a commitment to excellence in patient care. Our investment in nursing education and development means you’ll have access to resources that support your career advancement and foster collaboration across disciplines, especially vital in the dynamic setting of the OR.  Additionally, within the OR, we offer extensive orientation program including Periop 101, which is the gold standard for orientation to the OR.  We have a dedicated educator for the OR who makes sure to monitor orientees closely and ensure they are getting the skills they need to succeed in an ever-changing environment.

• Unit Culture Highlights:

Our team is grounded in a values-driven culture that emphasizes mutual respect, collaboration, and excellence in patient care. Colleagues often become close-knit, forming strong bonds that foster a supportive and family-like environment. We are united by a shared commitment to showing up for one another and delivering the highest quality care through teamwork and communication. This culture promotes open dialogue, psychological safety, and trust—essential elements for effective patient advocacy. We uphold the highest standards of practice and surgical conscience to ensure every patient receives individualized, safe, and compassionate care.

Qualifications 

• Requires 1 year RN experience.

• Requires an Associates of Nursing (ASN); Bachelor of Nursing (BSN) preferred.

• 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.

• 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.