Registered Nurse Residency- Younker 7 Med/Surg- Methodist

UnityPoint Health; Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Relocation assistance

Job summary

UnityPoint Health - Des Moines is seeking registered nurses for full-time night shifts (7pm–7:30am) on Younker 7, with a 3rd weekend and holiday rotation. The unit handles a wide range of medical conditions in an acute care setting and collaborates with the Physician Internal Medicine Residency Program.

A $20,000 sign-on bonus is offered for eligible RNs hired into acute inpatient roles between April 1 and October 31, 2026, with relocation assistance up to $10,000 for moves over 50 miles.

Qualifications

• Graduate of accredited nursing program.

Responsibilities

• Functions as a Registered Nurse as defined by Iowa Nursing Regulations and ANA Code for Nurses.
• Participates in RN Residency program if newly licensed or less than 12 months acute RN experience.

Education

Graduate of accredited nursing program

Job description

• Shift: Full-Time Nights 7pm-7:30am, every third weekend and holiday rotation
• Job ID: 185679
• Area of Interest: Nursing
• Sign On Bonus: $20,000
• FTE/Hours per pay period: 0.9
• Department: Med/Surg Y7- Meth

Overview

Full Time Nights 7pm-7:30am, 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 7 is a vibrant acute care unit specializing in patients with a wide range of medical diagnoses. Nurses on this floor care for individuals facing both acute and chronic conditions such as sepsis, pulmonary disorders, diabetes, heart failure, and electrolyte imbalances. This diversity offers a rich learning environment and the opportunity to develop expertise across multiple areas of medical care.

What sets Younker 7 apart is its strong partnership with the Physician Internal Medicine Residency Program. This collaboration places the unit at the forefront of innovative patient care initiatives, making it an exciting place for nurses who value growth, education, and evidence-based practice.

Teamwork and collaboration are the cornerstones of Younker 7. Nurses here are part of a supportive, forward-thinking team that thrives on communication, shared goals, and continuous improvement. If you're looking for a unit where your voice matters and your skills are constantly evolving, Younker 7 is the place to be.

Why UnityPoint Health?

At UnityPoint Health, you matter. We're proud to be recognized as a Top 150 Place to Work in Healthcare by Beckers 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.