Night Shift Acute Care RN: Ortho/Trauma

IHA; Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 56,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

MercyOne Trinity Health is seeking an Acute Care RN for a 12 Hour Night Shift in Des Moines. You will manage post-operative, medical, telemetry, and neurologic patients, coordinating care with LPNs and other staff.

The role emphasizes evidence-based practice, critical thinking, and patient-family communication. Requires Iowa RN license, BLS, and a willingness to supervise a nursing team on night shift.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in nursing is required.
• BSN preferred but not mandatory.
• Current Iowa RN license and BLS is required.
• ACLS required only if telemetry monitoring is used.

Responsibilities

• Conducts an initial assessment to gather data.
• Timely admission assessment within 30 minutes.
• Develops outcome-based care plans with the team.
• Implements and reassesses patient care plans daily.
• Coordinates discharge planning and education.

Skills

Language proficiency

Math skills

Critical thinking

Computer skills

Education

Associate degree in nursing

BSN preferred

Tools

Electronic health records

Job description

MercyOne Trinity Health is seeking an Acute Care RN for a 12 Hour Night Shift in Des Moines. You will manage post-operative, medical, telemetry, and neurologic patients, coordinating care with LPNs and other staff.

The role emphasizes evidence-based practice, critical thinking, and patient-family communication. Requires Iowa RN license, BLS, and a willingness to supervise a nursing team on night shift.