RN Acute-Intensive Care Unit-Methodist

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

Full-time eligible

Job summary

UnityPoint Health – Des Moines seeks a full-time RN for its 36-bed mixed critical care unit. The role involves primary nursing care for critically ill patients, trauma, open heart, renal and sepsis cases, with day/night rotation and every 3rd weekend. Includes a $20,000 sign-on bonus and milestone-based payout.

Relocation assistance up to $10,000 is offered for moves over 50 miles. Eligible candidates must hold Iowa RN licensure and have at least 12 months acute RN experience; new grads may

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing or IA Board of Nursing approved nursing program.
• Current licensure to practice as a Registered Nurse in Iowa.
• Minimum of twelve months acute RN experience.
• RNs with <12 months may apply to the RN Residency program.

Responsibilities

• Provides and coordinates nursing care to patients using the nursing process.
• Completes documentation to ensure an accurate patient care record.
• Collaborates with physicians and other professionals in planning and implementing care.
• Assesses patient and family needs and facilitates discharge planning.
• Maintains professional development by staying current with nursing practice and trends.

Skills

Nursing

Education

Graduate of an accredited nursing program or IA Board of Nursing approved program

Job description

• Shift: day/night rotation, every 3rd weekend, with holiday rotation
• Job ID: 183806

• Area of Interest: Nursing
• Sign On Bonus: $20,000
• FTE/Hours per pay period: 0.9
• Department: Intensive Care Unit- Meth
• Shift: day/night rotation, every 3rd weekend, with holiday rotation
• Job ID: 183806

Overview

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 July 31, 2026, paid in milestone-based installments.

Relocation Assistance

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

Shift

Full-Time, Day/Night rotation

Provides care for Critically ill patients in a 36 bed mixed critical care unit in a level 1 critical care unit. RN is primary care giver for patients including but not limited to: trauma, open heart, renal, cardiac, pulmonary, general surgery, sepsis and general medical. As a member of the interdisciplinary team, contributes professional nursing knowledge and skills in the provision and management of care to patients and their families. Maintains a practice environment that reflects the ANA Code for Nurses, Philosophy of Nursing at UnityPoint Health with in the structure of the Professional Nurse Practice Model and in collaboration with other care givers. Acts in accordance with DNV Primary Stroke Center guidelines and educational requirements therein.

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

• Provides and coordinates nursing care to patients utilizing the nursing process.
• Completes documentation to assure an accurate record of patient’s care.
• Utilizes critical thinking in making independent judgments, and maintains responsibility for the knowledge of conditions of assigned patients.
• Collaborates with physicians and other professionals in planning and implementing care within hospital policy and legal limitations.
• Assesses needs of patients and families, provides appropriate teaching to facilitate discharge planning, and makes the necessary referrals to community agencies to provide continuity of care.
• Demonstrates professional development by keeping abreast of current nursing practice and healthcare trends.

Qualifications

Education

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing or IA Board of Nursing approved nursing program.

License(s)/Certification(s)

• Current licensure in good standing to practice as a Registered Nurse in Iowa

Experience

• Minimum of twelve months acute RN experience.
• All newly licensed RNs or RNs with less than 12 months of acute RN experience and who are interested in this department or any other Acute RN role within UnityPoint Health – Des Moines, are required to participate in the RN Residency program. Please search and apply for specific openings listed as 'Registered Nurse Residency'. For more information about the program, please go to: Nursing Residency | Des Moines Area Hospitals

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.