PRN RN - Ambulatory Surgery: Expert Patient Care

UnityPoint Health; Cedar Rapids (IA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 52,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Parental leave

401K matching

Employee recognition program

Dental and health insurance

Paid holidays

Short & long-term disability

Daily Pay

Tuition reimbursement

Adoption assistance

Job summary

UnityPoint Health is seeking a registered nurse to join the Ambulatory Surgery/Surgical team. This PRN role supports pre-op, intraop and post-anesthesia workflows as part of an interdisciplinary team in Cedar Rapids, IA.

You will assess patient needs, develop care plans, document thoroughly, and collaborate with surgeons and staff to ensure high standards of safety and quality in care delivery.

Qualifications

• Graduate of accredited nursing program and current Iowa RN license.
• BLS certification required; CORE certification within 6 months.
• Fluent English with strong patient communication and safety focus.

Responsibilities

• Assess patients and families, provide teaching and referrals for continuity of care.
• Develop an individualized care plan with patient/family and health team.
• Complete documentation accurately for legal records.
• Deliver high-quality care using the nursing process per unit policies.
• Apply holistic, biopsychosocial considerations in patient care.
• Delegate tasks and guide other healthcare providers in the plan of care.
• Demonstrate critical thinking and maintain accountability for patient conditions.

Skills

Critical thinking

Communication skills

Patient-focused care

Multicultural sensitivity

Microsoft Office

Education

Registered Nurse license (Iowa)

BLS certification

CORE Certification

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

UnityPoint Health is seeking a registered nurse to join the Ambulatory Surgery/Surgical team. This PRN role supports pre-op, intraop and post-anesthesia workflows as part of an interdisciplinary team in Cedar Rapids, IA.

You will assess patient needs, develop care plans, document thoroughly, and collaborate with surgeons and staff to ensure high standards of safety and quality in care delivery.