Registered Nurse - Orthopedic Trauma Unit

This Registered Nurse - Orthopedic Trauma Unit position at IU Health includes the following lifestyle factors: no on-call duties, no weekend requirements. Candidates should review the full job details to assess overall work-life fit.

This Orthopedic Surgery position at IU Health is open to registered nurse candidates.

Registered Nurses have diverse career pathways from bedside care to telehealth triage, care coordination, and leadership roles with increasingly flexible scheduling options.

Nationally, Orthopedic Surgery professionals earn a median annual salary of approximately $510k, with the typical range spanning $380k to $700k depending on experience, location, and practice setting.

This employer qualifies for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF). Eligible clinicians can have their remaining federal student loan balance forgiven after 120 qualifying monthly payments (10 years). For physicians and advanced practice providers carrying significant educational debt, PSLF eligibility can represent hundreds of thousands of dollars in long-term financial benefit.

This position is based in Indiana.

Key skills and qualifications: Orthopedic Trauma Care, Medical Surgical Nursing, Post Operative Surgical Care, Time Management, Prioritization of Care, Multidisciplinary Team Communication, Complex Patient Diagnosis Management, Foundational Nursing Skills. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Orthopedic Surgery role.

Core responsibilities: The Registered Nurse will provide specialized care for patients presenting with various orthopedic traumas, including motor vehicle accidents, falls, joint repairs, and thoracolumbar surgeries within a 29-bed medical surgical unit. Responsibilities include managing complex patient diagnoses, providi...

Benefits package: $30,000 Sign-On Bonus, Relocation Incentive, 401(K) with Employer Match, Tuition Reimbursement, Student Loan Forgiveness, Employee Assistance Program, Wellness Programs. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.