Registered Nurse Residency (New Grad)

UnityPoint Health; Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus $20,000

Relocation assistance up to $10,000

Nurse Residency Program

Job summary

UnityPoint Health – Des Moines offers a Registered Nurse Residency with a $20,000 sign-on bonus for full-time RNs. The program supports new graduates through peer support, education, and professional development while working in acute inpatient roles.

Residency cohorts begin throughout the year, with relocation assistance up to $10,000 for moves over 50 miles. Applications are accepted year-round; start dates depend on licensure and unit availability.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Participate in the RN Residency program as part of regular work assignment.
• Provide nursing care to patients and families in accordance with the ANA Code for Nurses and UnityPoint Health standards.
• Start dates depend on licensure, onboarding, and unit availability.

Education

Graduate of accredited nursing program

Job description

• Shift: Varied Per Department; Full Time - 1 Year Commitment
• Job ID: 185683

• Area of Interest: Nursing
• Sign On Bonus: $20,000
• FTE/Hours per pay period: 0.9
• Department: Clinical Staffing
• Shift: Varied Per Department; Full Time - 1 Year Commitment
• Job ID: 185683

Overview

Registered Nurse Residency- General Application

Shift: Varied per department - Full Time

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.

Nurse Residency Program

• Dedicated to help new nurses (with less than 12 months of acute RN experience) transition into professional practice through peer support, education, and professional development.
• Participation in the program occurs as a part of the regular work assignment. You will get paid to learn and grow into your practice, giving you the confidence you need to be successful.
• Regularly scheduled classes allow for nurse residents to build peer support and discuss share experiences.
• Work with a qualified preceptor, mentor, and educators for ongoing support and guidance.
• Immersion into nursing practice with experiences and seminars with key professional leaders.
• Cohorts begin throughout the year. You will be placed in a cohort once your start date has been confirmed and onboarding is completed.

Clinical Tracks

• Clinical tracks may include Telemetry, ICU, Adult Med/Surg, Emergency, NICU, Maternity Services, Behavioral Health, Pediatrics, PICU, Surgical Services, and Rehab.
• Please note that not all tracks hire every cohort, and some areas may have limited positions.

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.

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.