Registered Nurse Residency-Med/Surg Y8- Meth

UnityPoint Health; Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus $20,000

Relocation assistance up to $10,000

Job summary

UnityPoint Health – Des Moines is seeking an RN for full-time night shift in Med/Surg Y8. This role requires 0.9 FTE with every 3rd weekend and holiday rotation, and includes a limited-time $20,000 sign-on bonus for eligible hires.

The unit specializes in acute inpatient care with a focus on teamwork, patient education, and evidence-based practice. Relocation assistance up to $10,000 is offered for moves over 50 miles.

Qualifications

• Graduate of accredited nursing program.
• Current Iowa RN licensure in good standing.
• Newly licensed nurse or less than 12 months acute RN experience with RN Residency program.

Responsibilities

• Provides nursing care for patients and families in the Med/Surg unit.
• Collaborates with care givers within the Professional Nurse Practice Model.

Skills

Teamwork

Clinical excellence

Communication

Education

Graduate of accredited nursing program

Job description

• Shift: Full-Time Nights 7pm-7:30am, every third weekend and holiday rotation
• Area of Interest: Nursing
• Sign On Bonus: $20,000
• FTE/Hours per pay period: 0.9
• Department: Med/Surg Y8- Meth

Overview

Full Time Nights, every 3rd weekend and holiday rotation.
Now Offering a Limited-Time $20,000 RN Sign-On Bonus! UnityPoint Health – Des Moines is offering a $20,000 sign-on bonus for full-time eligible RNs (Including Residents) hired or offered into acute inpatient roles between April 1 and October 31, 2026, paid in milestone-based installments.
Relocation Assistance: Up to $10,000 for full-time offers when relocating more than 50 miles.
Younker 8 is a fast-paced, collaborative acute care medical unit specializing in the treatment of patients with respiratory conditions, diabetic ketoacidosis, and a broad spectrum of acute and chronic medical diagnoses. As an RN on Younker 8, you’ll be part of a highly engaged team that partners with the Physician Internal Medicine Residency Program, contributing to innovative care models and continuous improvement initiatives.

We value teamwork, clinical excellence, and forward-thinking care. Nurses on Younker 8 play a vital role in interdisciplinary collaboration, patient education, and evidence-based practice. This is an ideal opportunity for RNs who are passionate about acute care, eager to grow professionally, and thrive in a supportive and innovative environment.

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. Here are just a few:

• 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.

Responsibilities

Applications are accepted year round, but we encourage you to apply during your last semester of nursing school. Start dates are dependent on licensure, onboarding, unit availability as well as your personal preference.

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.

For more information about the program and specific details please go to https://www.unitypoint.org/desmoines/nurse-residency-program.aspx or if you have questions specific to your application or documents, please contact the Nurse Residency Program at 515-241-6864.

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.