Registered Nurse Residency-Orthopaedics-3West

UnityPoint Health; West Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

$20,000 sign-on bonus

Relocation assistance up to $10,000

Job summary

UnityPoint Health–Des Moines is hiring experienced Registered Nurses for the 7p-7:30am night shift with weekend and holiday rotation. A limited-time $20,000 RN sign-on bonus is offered for full-time roles hired or offered between April 1 and July 31, 2026, with milestone payouts.

Relocation up to $10,000 is available for relocations over 50 miles. The 3 West Orthopedics unit provides a family atmosphere in a 34-bed unit, focusing on total hip and knee replacements, within a compassionate

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

• Functions as a Registered Nurse as defined in Iowa Nursing Regulations and Practice Act.
• Provides nursing care for patients and families within UnityPoint Health-Des Moines clinical model.
• Collaborates with care team to deliver patient-centered care and participate in Residency program within first 12 months.

Education

Graduate of accredited nursing program

Job description

• Shift: Nights 7p-7a; rotating weekends and holidays
• Job ID: 186153

• Area of Interest: Nursing
• Sign On Bonus: $20,000
• FTE/Hours per pay period: 0.9
• Department: Orthopedic 3- West
• Shift: Nights 7p-7a; rotating weekends and holidays
• Job ID: 186153

Overview

Shift: Full Time | 7pm-7:30am 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 October July 31, 2026, paid in milestone-based installments.

Relocation Assistance: Up to $10,000 for full-time offers when relocating more than 50 miles.

3 West Ortho has been recognized as Blue Distinction for the care we give to our total hip and knee replacement patients. We are a 34-bed unit that specializes in the orthopaedic population. We also have a wide variety of the medical/surgical adult population. We are a smaller hospital with a family atmosphere. Come be a part of our outstanding team we have here on 3 West!

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.

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.