Patient Care RN Jobs in Indiana

Patient Care RN jobs in Indiana are concentrated in Indianapolis, Fort Wayne, and South Bend, where major health systems such as Indiana University Health, Parkview Health, and Franciscan Health maintain large hospital campuses and sustain steady hiring at every experience level. Demand is strongest in med-surg, telemetry, and progressive care units, with consistent openings across acute inpatient floors, step-down units, and post-surgical recovery. Indiana's growing regional medical centers outside the core metros also add volume, making this one of the more active RN markets in the Midwest. Scan the live roles below and apply to whichever ones fit.

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Overview

Open roles15
Top employerCommunity Health Network
Top cityKokomo, IN
Cities hiring9
Work type75% On-site
Top industryHealthcare

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Patient Care Coordinator/ Charge RN - South Medical Unit
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Patient Care Coordinator/ Charge RN - South Medical Unit
Community Health Network
Indianapolis, Indiana
Healthcare Administration
Patient Services & Wellbeing
Social Work & Counseling
Bachelor's degree
10,000+

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Nurse- Patient Aligned Care Team (PACT) Outpatient Staff Registered Nurse
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Nurse- Patient Aligned Care Team (PACT) Outpatient Staff Registered Nurse
US Department of Veterans Affairs
Richmond, Indiana
Healthcare Administration
Nursing
Patient Services & Wellbeing
$77k - $164k/yr
On-Site
Doctoral degree
10,000+

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Registered Nurse-Patient Aligned Care Team
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Registered Nurse-Patient Aligned Care Team
US Department of Veterans Affairs
Mishawaka, Indiana
Customer Service
Healthcare Administration
Human Resources
$80k - $143k/yr
On-Site
Doctoral degree
10,000+

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Hospice Patient Care RN Manager
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Hospice Patient Care RN Manager
Gentiva
Terre Haute, Indiana
Business Development
Program Management
Project Management
Managed Registered Nurses (RNs)
10,000+

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Patient Care RN Jobs by City in Indiana

Where Indiana roles are concentrated, by current openings.

Kokomo
4 jobs
Indianapolis
4 jobs
Seymour
1 job
Anderson
1 job
Richmond
1 job
Mishawaka
1 job
Evansville
1 job
Mooresville
1 job
Terre Haute
1 job

Patient Care RN Job Market in Indiana

A snapshot from current Indiana openings, updated as new roles post.

Who's Hiring

Community Health Network6 open roles
Gentiva2 open roles
Franciscan Health2 open roles

Top Industries Hiring

  • Healthcare & Medical Services

What Indiana Employers Look For

The qualifications that appear most often in patient care RN jobs across Indiana.

  • Active Indiana Registered Nurse license or Nurse Licensure Compact license accepted in Indiana
  • Associate or bachelor's degree in nursing from an accredited program required
  • Current BLS certification through the American Heart Association required
  • Minimum one year of acute care or med-surg bedside experience preferred
  • Strong clinical assessment and patient documentation skills in an electronic health record system
  • Ability to work rotating shifts including nights, weekends, and holidays as assigned

Patient Care RN Jobs in Indiana: Frequently Asked Questions

How do you become a patient care rn in Indiana?

To become a patient care rn in Indiana, you must hold an active Registered Nurse license issued by the Indiana Professional Licensing Agency after passing the NCLEX-RN exam. You qualify to sit for the NCLEX-RN by completing an accredited associate degree in nursing or a bachelor of science in nursing program. Indiana also participates in the Nurse Licensure Compact, so RNs already licensed in another compact state can work in Indiana without applying for a separate Indiana license.

How much do patient care RNs make in Indiana?

Patient care RNs in Indiana earn a median of about $83,500 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $66,750 for the lowest 10% to over $105,750 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.

Which companies hire patient care rns in Indiana?

Employers hiring patient care rns in Indiana right now include Community Health Network, Gentiva, and Franciscan Health, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of October 2026. Indiana's largest health systems operate multiple campuses across the state, so openings from the same employer often appear in several cities simultaneously.

Which Indiana cities have the most patient care rn jobs?

The Indiana cities with the most patient care rn openings are Kokomo, Indianapolis, and Seymour. Indianapolis dominates the count as the home of Indiana University Health's flagship academic medical center and several large competing systems, while Fort Wayne and South Bend each anchor regional hospital markets that draw patients from broad rural catchment areas, sustaining demand well beyond what city population alone would suggest.

Are there remote patient care rn jobs in Indiana?

Yes, but they're rare. Bedside patient care is inherently hands-on work, so the vast majority of openings require on-site presence. About 25% of patient care rn openings tied to Indiana are remote or hybrid as of October 2026, and those exceptions tend to be in utilization review, telephonic triage, or care coordination roles rather than direct floor nursing.

How can I get hired as a patient care rn in Indiana with little or no experience?

The most realistic entry path is applying directly to new-graduate nurse residency programs, which Indiana University Health, Parkview Health, and Franciscan Health all run on a cohort basis for RNs within their first year of licensure. These structured residencies place new grads on med-surg or telemetry floors with extended preceptorship before independent assignment. Candidates who hold a current Indiana RN license and a BLS certification before applying stand out, and those coming from a patient care tech or licensed practical nurse role often move into RN positions faster through internal transfer pipelines at the same employer.

Where can I find and apply to patient care rn jobs in Indiana?

You can find and apply to patient care rn jobs in Indiana on Migrate Mate, which lists current Indiana openings updated regularly. Search the listings, find roles that match your experience and preferred location, and apply directly to the ones that fit.

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