Acute Care RN Med Surg RN - Sign On Bonus

Trinity Health; Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 10,000 - 20,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Full benefits package

Growth opportunities

Job summary

MercyOne Central Iowa is seeking a Registered Nurse for the 5 South unit, a fast-paced medical-surgical team. You will provide individualized nursing care to acutely ill adults, utilizing a team approach for admissions, transfers and discharges.

Join a large system with a mission to improve community health; rotate shifts including days, evenings, and nights. Iowa licensure and BLS are required; hospital experience a plus.

Qualifications

• RN license in Iowa or compact state required.
• BLS for Healthcare Providers required within six weeks of hire.
• Ability to deliver high‑quality nursing care on a fast‑paced unit.

Responsibilities

• Assess, plan, and implement nursing care for acutely ill adults.
• Practice safe patient handling techniques.
• Collaborate with healthcare team for admission, transfer, and discharge planning.
• Supervise and guide Patient Care Technicians.
• Maintain knowledge of equipment setup and use to maximize patient safety.

Skills

Nursing

RN License

Critical Care

Team Collaboration

Education

Registered Nurse (RN) License

BLS Certification

Tools

IV Pumps

Monitors

Defibrillator

Job description

Employment Type: Full time

• 0-1 years of experience: $10,000
• 1-3 years of experience: $15,000
• 3+ years of experience: $20,000

5 South is a 40-bed, fast-paced, team-oriented, medical-surgical unit caring for acutely ill adults specializing in urology, nephrology, trauma, and colorectal surgery and general body systems. Our many specialties and diverse patient population will provide daily challenges and vast opportunities to develop a wide breadth of nursing knowledge and hone the valuable nursing skills so important in nursing development in future applications across all specialties. We partner with our Virtual Nurse partners to provide collaborative patient care utilizing virtual and bedside nursing.

Job Summary

At MercyOne, health care is more than just a doctor’s visit or a place to go when you’re in need of medical attention. Our Mission is based on improving the health of our communities – that means not only when you are sick but keeping you well.

MercyOne Central Iowa sets the standard for personalized and radically convenient care in the Des Moines metro area and surrounding counties. MercyOne Des Moines Medical Center, founded by the Sisters of Mercy in 1893, is the longest continually operating hospital in Des Moines and Iowa’s largest medical center, with 802 beds available. The hospital is one of the Midwest’s largest referral centers.

With more than 7,000 colleagues and a medical staff of almost 1,500 physicians and allied health professionals, MercyOne Central Iowa is one of Iowa’s largest employers.

Join the MercyOne Family! We are looking to hire a Registered Nurse

As a RN at MercyOne, you will provide individualized, high-quality nursing care to patients of all ages. Uses a team approach to delegate and coordinate patient care at admission, transfer, and discharge. Independently delivers nursing care using the Nurse Practice Act, Mercy Medical Center policies, nursing standards, ethical principles, and professional judgment. Works rotating shifts, weekends, and holidays as scheduled.

• Assesses, plans, and implements nursing care while ensuring patient comfort.
• Practices safe patient handling techniques.
• Continues to evaluate assigned patients and provides ongoing treatment.
• Anticipates, identifies, and responds to educational and emotional needs of patients and families.
• Guides and directs healthcare personnel (i.e. Patient Care Technicians) in caring for patients.
• Maintains knowledge of equipment set‑up, maintenance, and use (i.e., IV pumps, monitoring equipment, and drainage devices). Utilizes safeguards such as IV pump drug library and monitor alarms whenever available to maximize patient safety.
• Initiates emergency support measures (i.e., cardiopulmonary resuscitation, protecting patient from injury).

Schedule:

• 36 hours/week
• 3, 12-hour shifts (7a-7p or 7p-7a)
• Day, and Night Shift Available

General Requirements:

• Possession of a current or compact state licensure as a registered nurse issued/defined by the State of Iowa
• Proof of completion of Mandatory Reporter – Child and/or Dependent Adult Abuse training within three (3) months of hire.
• American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers certified within six (6) weeks of hire.

Colleagues of MercyOne Health System enjoy competitive compensation with a full benefits package and opportunity for growth throughout the system!

Our Commitment

Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.