Overview

IU Health University Hospital’s Surgical Progressive Care Unit (SPCU) is a 34-bed high-acuity unit that serves a diverse population of surgical oncology patients. We specialize in ENT/head & neck, Thoracic, Hepatobiliary, Pancreatic, Urology, Colorectal and Plastic surgery. We offer a fast-paced, encouraging learning environment where we embrace teamwork and collaboration with all disciplines of the patient’s care team. SPCU care requires high attention to detail, a strong emphasis on quality and a foundation in evidence-based practice. 

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

Qualifications 

• Requires an Associates of Nursing (ASN); Bachelors 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: 

• Increased pay scale for bedside nurses 
• 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. 

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity and inclusion at IU Health. 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.