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Clinical Nurse Resident (RN) - New & Upcoming Grads

IU HealthIndianapolis, INPosted 2mo agoStill open, checked every night

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This posting does not state an hourly rate. Open registered nurse jobs in Indiana post a median of $38.21 an hour, the middle half $34–$45.99, across 401 jobs that state their pay. Registered nurses employed in Indiana earn a median of $40.14 an hour (source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics), according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (May 2025) (source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics).

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About the job

Indiana University Health and Riley Children’s Health is looking for passionate, recent and upcoming nursing graduates to join our team and collaborate with top medical professionals.

New registered nurse (RN) graduates benefit from a comprehensive, personalized support system. All IU Health Clinical Nurse Residents (RNs) in their first nursing role are invited to participate in a Nurse Residency Program alongside nursing orientation. The program provides socialization and support, enhances clinical judgment, and promotes professional development.

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.

Are you a new grad? Learn more about New Grad & Student Nursing at IU Health!

Why Join IU Health?

Just as Indiana University Health is committed to giving our patients the highest level of care, we’re equally committed to giving our team members an unsurpassed work experience. We offer a comprehensive compensation and benefits package; your personal and professional growth is a top priority, and the work will always be challenging and meaningful.

  • Market-competitive pay
  • Comprehensive benefits package including:
  • Paid time off (PTO),
  • 401(K) retirement savings with employer match,
  • Tuition reimbursement & tuition assistance,
  • Medical, Vision and Dental Insurance,
  • and many more benefits.

Qualifications

  • Requires an Associates of Nursing (ASN); Bachelor of Nursing (BSN) preferred (completed before start date) from a nationally accredited nursing program.
  • Requires an active Registered Nurse (RN) license in the state of Indiana or an active Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC) RN license.
  • 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.

Some Nursing Specialties that Accept New Grad Nurses

Ambulatory/Outpatient Facility * Behavioral Health Unit * Bone Marrow Transplant Unit * Cardiology Unit * Critical Care Unit (CCU) * Dialysis Unit * Emergency Department (ED) * Endoscopy Unit * Hematology/Oncology Unit * Medical Unit * Medical/Surgical (Med/Surg) Unit * Mixed Acuity/Acuity Adaptable Unit * Multi-Specialty * Surgical Unit * Neurology Unit * Neonatal Unit (NICU) * Obstetrics/Gynecology Unit (OB/GYN) * Oncology Unit * Orthopedics Unit * Pediatrics * Pediatrics Critical Care Unit (PICU) * Pre-Op/Operating Room Unit * Primary Care * Progressive Care Unit (PCU) * Pulmonology Unit * Radiology * Rehabilitation/Physical Therapy * Transplant Unit * Trauma Unit

SWU25

  • 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.

From IU Health's job posting, checked 13 Nov 2026. The employer's own page is the final word on requirements and availability.

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