Registered Nurse Residency-Emergency Department-Methodist

UnityPoint Health; Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Total Rewards program

Paid time off

401K matching

Dental insurance

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Iowa Methodist Medical Center, part of UnityPoint Health, invites applications for a Nurse Residency in the Emergency Department. This full-time night program supports newly licensed RNs or those with under 12 months of acute RN experience to develop advanced critical care skills.

You will train in a Level I Trauma Center environment with expert teams, mentoring, and a comprehensive onboarding, plus a $20,000 sign-on bonus paid over three years.

Qualifications

• Graduate of accredited nursing program.
• Current licensure in good standing to practice as a Registered Nurse in Iowa.
• Newly licensed nurse or less than 12 months acute RN experience.

Responsibilities

• All newly licensed RNs and RNs with less than 12 months acute RN experience at the time of application are required to participate in the RN Residency program.
• Responsibilities: Provide nursing care for patients and families and maintain a practice environment aligned with the ANA Code for Nurses and UnityPoint Health-Des Moines model.

Education

Graduate of accredited nursing program

Job description

Overview

Nurse Residency - Emergency Department - Methodist

Shift: Full Time Nights

Full-Time Sign-On Bonus offered through December 31, 2026: $20,000 paid over 3 years

Step into the heart of critical care at Iowa Methodist Medical Center an ACS-verified Level I Trauma Center serving approximately 45,000 patients each year. Our hospital is a Primary Stroke Center, nationally accredited in Cardiac and Heart Failure care, and part of a system with ACGME-accredited residency programs, including Emergency Medicine. We’re looking for dedicated Registered Nurses to join our Adult Emergency Department team.

Why join us? Work in a nationally recognized, award-winning Level I Trauma Center- Fast-paced, high-acuity environment with expert physicians, nurses, and residents- Exposure to diverse cases and cutting-edge emergency care- Competitive pay, great benefits, and strong professional growth opportunities

If you thrive under pressure, bring compassion to every patient, and want to make an impact in a nationally accredited, innovative emergency department, join the Iowa Methodist Medical Center ED team.

Why UnityPoint Health?

At UnityPoint Health, you matter. We’re proud to be recognized as a Top 150 Place to Work in Healthcare by Becker’s Healthcare several years in a row for our commitment to our team members.

Our competitive Total Rewards program offers benefits options that align with your needs and priorities, no matter what life stage you’re in.

• Expect paid time off, parental leave, 401K matching and an employee recognition program.
• Dental and health insurance, paid holidays, short and long-term disability and more. We even offer pet insurance for your four-legged family members.
• Early access to earned wages with Daily Pay, tuition reimbursement to help further your career and adoption assistance to help you grow your family.

With a collective goal to champion a culture of belonging where everyone feels valued and respected, we honor the ways people are unique and embrace what brings us together.

And, we believe equipping you with support and development opportunities is a vital part of delivering an exceptional employment experience.

Find a fulfilling career and make a difference with UnityPoint Health.

Applications

Applications are accepted year round, but start dates are dependent on licensure, onboarding, unit availability as well as your personal preference.

Responsibilities

All newly licensed RNs and RNs with less than 12 months of acute RN experience at the time of application are required to participate in the RN Residency program.

Responsibilities: Successfully functions as a Registered Nurse as defined in Iowa Nursing Regulations and Practice Act. Provides nursing care for patients and families and maintains a practice environment that reflects the ANA Code for Nurses, Philosophy of Nursing at UnityPoint Health-Des Moines within the structure of the Professional Nurse Practice Model and in collaboration with other care givers.

Qualifications

Education:

• Graduate of accredited nursing program.

License(s)/Certification(s):

• Current licensure in good standing to practice as a Registered Nurse in Iowa.

Experience:

• Newly licensed nurse or less than 12 months acute RN experience.

Other:

• Level 3 Medium Work: Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.
• Completion of residency program within the first 12 months of employment.