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Registered Nurse Surgical Observation

Part-time

Ascension Health

Multiple U.S. locationsPart-time$37.86–53.44/hrSeen todaySeen in employer's feed today

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Compensation
$37.86–53.44/hr
Location
Multiple U.S. locations
Schedule
Part-time
Work Authorization
Not specified

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Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

Indiana Registered Nurse Credential, requiredBLS Provider Or Instructor, required

Job overview

The Registered Nurse Surgical Observation role at Ascension St. Vincent Hospital provides care for surgical patients during recovery. The nurse implements individualized care strategies, monitors patient stability, coordinates the healthcare team, carries out treatment directives, and plans for discharge. The schedule is part-time, with two 12-hour day shifts and every third Saturday coverage.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Patient Care, nice to havePatient Monitoring, nice to haveCare Coordination, nice to haveDischarge Planning, nice to have

Qualifications

Indiana Registered Nurse Credential, requiredBLS Provider or Instructor, requiredNursing Diploma or Professional Licensure, requiredHospital Experience, nice to haveMedsurg, Critical Care, PACU or ED Experience, nice to have

Benefits

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
401(k) Match
Paid Time Off
Tuition Assistance
Parental Leave

Full job description

Your future role at a glance

  • Location: Indianapolis, IN

  • Facility: Ascension St. Vincent Hospital

  • Department/Specialty: Surgical Observation

  • Schedule: Part-time, 2x12 hours day shift, 7:00AM-7:30PM. Monday-Friday, plus every third Saturday coverage. Self scheduling. No Sundays, No on-call

How you’ll make an impact in this role

  • Implement and adapt individualized care strategies to meet the specific recovery needs of surgical patients, ensuring all clinical actions align with safety protocols and organizational standards.

  • Continuously evaluate patient stability and recovery progress, proactively communicating changes in condition to the medical team to prevent complications and ensure rapid intervention.

  • Serve as the central point of contact for the entire healthcare team, coordinating various specialists and services to ensure the patient receives cohesive, well timed treatment.

  • Accurately interpret and carry out physician and nursing directives to maintain the momentum of the patient's treatment plan and recovery schedule.

  • Assess and manage discharge requirements from the moment of admission, collaborating with the team to ensure patients have the resources and education needed for a safe return home.

What minimum requirements you’ll need

Licensure / Certification / Registration

  • Required Credential(s):

  • Registered Nurse credentialed from the Indiana Board of Nursing obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date.

  • One or more of the following:

  • BLS Provider obtained within 1 Month (30 days) of hire date or job transfer date. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.

  • Instructor specializing in Basic Life Support obtained within 1 Month (30 days) of hire date or job transfer date. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.

Education

  • Diploma from an accredited school/college of nursing required. OR Required professional licensure at time of hire.

Additional Preferences

  • Hospital experience.

  • Medsurg, Critical Care, PACU or ED experience.

Benefits that help you thrive

  • Comprehensive health coverage: medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage and HSA/FSA options

  • Financial security & retirement: employer-matched 403(b), planning and hardship resources, disability and life insurance

  • Time to recharge: paid time off (PTO) and holidays

  • Career growth: Ascension-paid tuition (Vocare), reimbursement, ongoing professional development and online learning

  • Emotional well-being: Employee Assistance Program, counseling and peer support, spiritual care and stress management resources

  • Family support: parental leave, adoption assistance and family benefits

  • Other benefits: optional legal and pet insurance, transportation savings and more

Life at Ascension: Where purpose meets opportunity

Ascension is a leading nonprofit Catholic health system with a culture and associate experience grounded in service, growth, care and connection. We empower our 99,000+ associates to bring their skills and expertise every day to reimagining healthcare, together. Recognized as one of the Best 150+ Places to Work in Healthcare and a Military-Friendly Gold Employer, you'll find an inclusive and supportive environment where your contributions truly matter.

Equal employment opportunity employer

Ascension provides Equal Employment Opportunities (EEO) to all associates and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex/gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions, lactation, breastfeeding, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, all as defined by applicable law, and any other legally protected status or characteristic in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. For further information, view the EEO Know Your Rights (English) (https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088\_EEOC\_KnowYourRights6.12.pdf) poster or EEO Know Your Rights (Spanish) (https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088\_EEOC\_KnowYourRightsSp6.12.pdf) poster.

Fraud prevention notice

Prospective applicants should be vigilant against fraudulent job offers and interview requests. Scammers may use sophisticated tactics to impersonate Ascension employees. To ensure your safety, please remember: Ascension will never ask for payment or to provide banking or financial information as part of the job application or hiring process, our legitimate email communications will always come from an @ascension.org email address; do not trust other domains, and an official offer will only be extended to candidates who have completed a job application through our authorized applicant tracking system.

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Min Salary: 37.86

Max Salary 53.44

How this job compares

Set against the 58,948 open Registered Nurse jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 13, 2026.

Pay
  • This posting$37.86–53.44/hr
  • Indiana median$38–51/hr354 hourly ranges
  • US median$38–54/hr25,442 hourly ranges

This range's midpoint, $45.65/hr, is close to the Indiana median midpoint ($46/hr) — in the middle half of Registered Nurse hourly ranges in Indiana.

Openings
Olive Jobs lists 1,184 open Registered Nurse jobs in Indiana and 58,948 across the US. Under 1% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
Hiring the most in Indiana
Experience
Registered Nurse postings that state a minimum ask for 1 year of experience at the median; the middle half ask for 1 to 2 years (29,104 postings).
Education
4,007 of the 58,948 open Registered Nurse jobs (7%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.

Pay, requirements and demand for Registered Nurse jobs

Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on November 13, 2026. Figures based on too few postings are left out.

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