Registered Nurse - Post-Surgical Inpatient, 5C

2 months ago
IndianaFull TimePost-Surgical

Job Description

Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Eligible

This position qualifies for federal student loan forgiveness. After 10 years of qualifying payments while working full-time for a nonprofit employer, the remaining balance on your Direct Loans may be forgiven.

About the Role

Join IU Health as a Registered Nurse - Post-Surgical Inpatient, 5C in United States. Part and Full-time roles are eligible for a $30,000 sign-on bonus — apply today to learn more! We are seeking an individual with a minimum of one year of RN experience for this role.

Key Responsibilities

  • will develop your career in significant ways, advancing healthcare and delivering the highest level of patient care.
  • will work in collaboration with the hospitalist team, PT/OT, case management, patient/family liaison, and multiple other disciplines to ensure our patients are receiving excellent care.
  • develop your career in significant ways, advancing healthcare and delivering the highest level of patient ca.
  • provide compassionate, specialized care to a variety of surgical patient populations including urological, g.

Requirements

  • Surgical unit, 5C, is a 31 bed post
  • surgical inpatient and 10 bed med/surg overflow unit. We are a fast
  • Time Day | Part
  • Time Day Nursing skills gained on this unit: Care of specialized post

Benefits & Compensation

  • 401(k) with employer match.
  • Student loan repayment assistance.
  • PSLF eligible (Public Service Loan Forgiveness).

Work Schedule

  • Full-Time position.
  • No explicit call, weekend, or night shift information provided.

This position offers student loan benefits. Work with IU Health in United States.

Key Skills

Registered Nurse ExperienceSurgical Wound CarePatient EducationPhysical AssessmentCritical ThinkingFoley Catheter InsertionNG Tube InsertionPeripheral IV InsertionPhlebotomyCentral Line ManagementCommunicationUnit PreceptorCharge NurseBasic Life Support
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Position Insights

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Registered Nurse - Post-Surgical Inpatient, 5C at IU Health a 2.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as below average. This places the position in the average range of all Post-Surgical registered nurse listings evaluated on our platform.

Candidates should carefully assess workload expectations and scheduling demands before applying.

Post-Surgical — Registered Nurse Career Context

This Post-Surgical 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.

Compensation Analysis

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.

Location & Logistics

This position is based in Indiana.

Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits

Key skills and qualifications: Registered Nurse Experience, Surgical Wound Care, Patient Education, Physical Assessment, Critical Thinking, Foley Catheter Insertion, NG Tube Insertion, Peripheral IV Insertion. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Post-Surgical role.

Core responsibilities: Nurses on the 5C unit provide compassionate, specialized care to a variety of post-surgical inpatient populations, including urological, orthopedic, and bariatric patients. This role involves collaboration with hospitalists, physical/occupational therapy, case management, and other disciplines to en...

Benefits package: $30,000 sign-on bonus, 401(K) retirement savings with employer match, Student loan forgiveness – PSLF eligible, Tuition reimbursement, Employee Assistance Program, Referral Bonus eligible. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.

About WeekdayDoc

WeekdayDoc is the only healthcare job board that scores every position for burnout risk and work-life balance. Every listing includes a proprietary burnout score, transparent salary data when available, and lifestyle filters for no-call, no-weekends, and remote positions. Browse more Post-Surgical registered nurse jobs on WeekdayDoc to compare work-life balance scores and compensation across employers.

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About IU Health

Hospitals and Health Care
Indianapolis, Indiana
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Benefits & Perks

$30,000 sign-on bonus
401(K) retirement savings with employer match
Student loan forgiveness – PSLF eligible
Tuition reimbursement
Employee Assistance Program
Referral Bonus eligible
2.0

Work-Life Balance Score

Below Average

Job Details

Employment Type

Full-time

Posted

2mo ago

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