Registered Nurse (RN) - Surgical PCU

The Surgical Progressive Care Unit stands as a beacon of excellence and innovation in surgical services. Our dedicated team of nurses and specialists provide compassionate, exceptional care across a spectrum of surgical disciplines, including thoracic surgery, general surgery, otolaryngology, and urology surgeries.

Our unit is proud to support a wide range of specialized surgeries, including:

- Thoracic Surgery: Esophagectomy, Lung Resection

- General Surgery: Whipple Procedure, Distal Pancreatectomy and Splenectomy, Liver Resection, Bowel Resection

- Otolaryngology: Glossectomy, Mandibulectomy, Thyroidectomy, Neck Dissection

- Urology Surgeries: Cystectomy, Retroperitoneal Lymph Node Dissection

These procedures require expert post-operative care, and our team is trained and equipped to manage the complexities involved.

Our approach is rooted in a commitment to patient safety, fostering positive outcomes through meticulous care and collaboration. We specialize in managing high acuity progressive care patients with intricate post-surgical needs, ensuring safety, positive outcomes, and teamwork at every step. Each member of our team plays a vital role in ensuring that every patient receives the highest standard of care.

At the heart of our unit are the IU Health Values: Compassion, Excellence, Purpose, and Team. These values guide our daily operations and interactions, creating a supportive and empowering environment for both patients and team members. We take pride in our teamwork, where every voice is heard and every effort is valued, driving us toward continuous improvement and innovation.

Together, we celebrate the unwavering dedication and remarkable achievements of the Surgical Progressive Care Unit. Through our specialized services, with a focus on quality improvement and compassionate care, we continue to make a profound impact on the lives of our patients and the future of surgical excellence.

Nursing skills gained on this unit:

Time management in a fast-paced environment
Attention to detail
Critical thinking skills
Bedside skills
Insertion of small-bore feeding tubes and bowel management devices
Hemodynamic monitoring
IV maintenance
Therapeutic specialty bed maintenance
Unit Culture Highlights

Collaborative, team-based environment
Learning is encouraged
Culture of compassion

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.



We are an equal opportunity employer. IU Health does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, national origin, gender identity and/or expression, marital status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.

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.
Exceptions: Candidates who have not graduated from a nationally accredited program may be considered if they possess more than two years of acute care experience. Such exceptions are subject to review and approval by the Chief Nursing Officer (CNO).
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.