Registered Nurse (RN) - Medical/Surgical

Ottumwa Regional Health Center; Ottumwa (IA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401K

PTO/EIB

Employee Assistance Program

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Ottumwa Regional Health Center is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) for Medical/Surgical on a full-time day shift with 12-hour shifts every third weekend. You will care for patients under supervision, and contribute to nursing plans of care and patient outcomes.

The role includes a $15,000 commitment bonus over two years, plus comprehensive benefits and opportunities for continuing education. Iowa-licensed RNs with BLS and recent experience are encouraged to apply.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited RN program with a current Iowa or compact-state license.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required.
• Recent RN experience in medical/surgical setting.

Responsibilities

• Perform plan of care interventions, including medication administration and clinical treatments.
• Document patient care and monitor patient condition with the care team.
• Assist patients with activities of daily living and ambulation.
• Coordinate care across disciplines, transfers, discharges, and referrals.
• Educate patients and families appropriately for age and culture.
• Advocate for patients’ physical and emotional well-being.
• Participate in quality improvement and continuing education.
• Maintain regular and reliable attendance.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

BLS

Recent RN experience

Education

Registered Nurse degree

Job description

Registered Nurse (RN), Medical/Surgical. Job Type: Full-Time Day Shift (12 Hour Shifts) with every third weekend. Commitment Bonus of $15,000 (2 years).

Position Summary

The Registered Nurse works under the supervision of the Director and is responsible for caring for the patient and the development of nursing plan of care.

Responsibilities

• Perform plan of care interventions, including medication administration, specimen collection, and clinical treatments.
• Document patient care and monitor patient condition, communicating with care team, physician, patient, and family.
• Assist patients with activities of daily living, including hygiene, elimination, nutrition, and ambulation.
• Coordinate patient care across disciplines, including transfers, discharges, referrals, and support needs.
• Provide patient and family education appropriate to age, culture, and circumstances.
• Advocate for the physical and emotional well‑being of patients.
• Participate in performance improvement and continuing education.
• Maintain regular and reliable attendance.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited registered nursing program required with a current unencumbered Registered Nurse License in Iowa or from a Compact State.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
• Recent RN experience.

Preferred Qualifications

One (1) year medical/surgical nursing experience.

Benefits

• Health (Medical, Dental, Vision) and 401K benefits for full‑time employees.
• Competitive Paid Time Off / Extended Illness Bank package for full‑time employees.
• Employee Assistance Program – mental, physical, and financial wellness assistance.
• Tuition Reimbursement/Assistance for qualified applicants.

EEO Statement

Ottumwa Regional Health Center is committed to providing Equal Employment Opportunities for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination against any employee or applicant for employment because of color, race, sex, age, religion, national origin, disability, genetic information, gender identity, sexual orientation, veterans' status or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state or local law.