Registered Nurse Jobs in Indiana

Registered Nurse jobs in Indiana are concentrated in Indianapolis, Fort Wayne, and South Bend, where major systems like Indiana University Health, Ascension St. Vincent, and Parkview Health maintain large and active nursing workforces. Demand reaches across med-surg, critical care, and labor and delivery, with consistent openings for new graduates through experienced charge nurses. The market has remained among the more active in the Midwest, particularly in acute care and long-term care settings. See the openings below and apply to the ones that match your experience.

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Overview

Open roles100
Top employerColumbus Regional Health
Top cityIndianapolis, IN
Cities hiring37
Work type71% On-site
Top industryHealthcare

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Registered Nurse - Adolescent Inpatient Psych - FTN
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Registered Nurse - Adolescent Inpatient Psych - FTN
Indiana University Health
Indianapolis, Indiana
Clinical Support
Healthcare Administration
Public Health
BLS Certification
10,000+

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Registered Nurse -Evenings Hospice Center
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Registered Nurse -Evenings Hospice Center
VNA Hospice of NWI
Valparaiso, Indiana
Healthcare Administration
Nursing
Patient Services & Wellbeing
CPR Certification

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Registered Nurse
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Registered Nurse
Rush Memorial Hospital
Rushville, Indiana
Business Operations
Program Management
Project Management
PALS Certification
201-500

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Team Captain RN - Primary Care - W38th
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Team Captain RN - Primary Care - W38th
Eskenazi Health
Indiana
Clinical Support
Healthcare Administration
Public Health
Managed Registered Nurses (RNs)
1,001-5,000

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Registered Nurse (RN) - PCU/ICU -Day shift
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Registered Nurse (RN) - PCU/ICU -Day shift
Community Health Network
Indianapolis, Indiana
Healthcare Administration
Nursing
Patient Services & Wellbeing
10,000+

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Registered Nurse Jobs by City in Indiana

Where Indiana roles are concentrated, by current openings.

Columbus
15 jobs
Newburgh
6 jobs
South Bend
5 jobs
Avon
3 jobs
Carmel
3 jobs
Jasper
3 jobs
Evansville
3 jobs
Terre Haute
3 jobs

Registered Nurse Job Market in Indiana

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

Who's Hiring

  • Columbus Regional Health13
  • Indiana University Health13
  • Deaconess Health System10
  • Ascension6
  • Community Health Network5

Top Industries Hiring

  • Healthcare & Medical Services

What Indiana Employers Look For

The qualifications that appear most often in registered nurse jobs across Indiana.

  • Active registered nurse license issued or recognized by the Indiana State Board of Nursing
  • Associate degree in nursing or bachelor of science in nursing from an accredited program
  • Current BLS certification required, with ACLS preferred for critical care and emergency roles
  • Minimum one year of acute care or clinical nursing experience for most hospital positions
  • Proficiency with electronic health record systems such as Epic or Cerner
  • Strong communication skills and ability to work rotating shifts including nights and weekends

Registered Nurse Jobs in Indiana: Frequently Asked Questions

How do you become a registered nurse in Indiana?

To become a registered nurse in Indiana, you complete an accredited associate degree in nursing or bachelor of science in nursing program, then pass the NCLEX-RN exam. Licensure is issued by the Indiana State Board of Nursing, which also administers renewals and reciprocity applications. Indiana participates in the Nurse Licensure Compact, so nurses licensed in other compact states can work in Indiana without obtaining a separate Indiana license.

How much do registered nurses make in Indiana?

Registered nurses 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 registered nurses in Indiana?

Employers hiring registered nurses in Indiana right now include Columbus Regional Health, Indiana University Health, and Deaconess Health System, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of October 2026. Indiana's largest health systems, including those anchored in Indianapolis and Fort Wayne, account for a significant share of open positions across acute care, outpatient, and specialty units.

Which Indiana cities have the most registered nurse jobs?

Indianapolis, Columbus, and Newburgh lead Indiana for registered nurse openings. Indianapolis drives the highest volume as the state's largest metro and home to major academic medical centers and multi-hospital health systems, while Fort Wayne and South Bend generate steady demand through regional hospital networks and growing outpatient care infrastructure serving their surrounding communities.

Are there remote registered nurse jobs in Indiana?

Yes, but they're rare. Registered nursing is fundamentally a hands-on, bedside role, so most positions require in-person presence. About 29% of registered nurse openings tied to Indiana are remote or hybrid as of October 2026, and those tend to be in telehealth triage, case management, utilization review, or care coordination roles where clinical judgment is applied without direct patient contact.

How can I get hired as a registered nurse in Indiana with little or no experience?

The most realistic entry path is a new graduate residency program, which Indiana University Health, Ascension St. Vincent, and Parkview Health all run to bring newly licensed RNs into structured clinical rotations before independent patient assignment. Applicants without hospital experience also move in through roles like patient care technician or licensed practical nurse, which build the clinical record that hospital nurse managers look for. Holding an active Indiana nursing license or a compact state license on day one of applications gives a measurable edge over candidates still awaiting exam results.

Where can I find and apply to registered nurse jobs in Indiana?

You can find and apply to registered nurse jobs in Indiana on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings tied to Indiana employers. Search the listings, find the roles that fit your specialty and experience level, and apply directly to the ones that match.

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