Special Care Rehab RN

IHA; Waterloo (IA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Wellness programs

Education reimbursement

Personalized health insurance plans

Paid time off

Long- and short-term leave

Retirement planning

Life insurance coverage

Job summary

MercyOne Northeast Iowa in Waterloo, IA is seeking an RN for acute rehabilitation care on an evening shift. You will assess, plan, implement and evaluate patient care, coordinating with LPNs and PCAs to support stroke, trauma, burns and complex recoveries.

Average stay 2–3 weeks, focus on physical and emotional recovery. The role requires an active IA RN license (BSN preferred) with strong teamwork and communication skills.

Qualifications

• Active IA RN license required to practice in Iowa.
• BSN degree preferred for this acute rehab role.
• Ability to collaborate with physicians, families and nursing staff.

Responsibilities

• Assess, plan, implement and evaluate care of patients.
• Supervises and coordinates care provided by LPNs and PCAs.
• Facilitates communication with physicians, families and other team members.

Skills

RN license compliance

Team coordination

Care planning

Education

Active IA RN license

BSN preferred

Job description

Position Purpose

Provide high-quality acute nursing care in a collaborative team environment, supporting the rehabilitation of patients recovering from strokes, multi-trauma injuries, burns, and other complex conditions. Deliver both physical and emotional care to patients of all ages as they navigate significant and often permanent lifestyle changes. With an average length of stay of 2–3 weeks, you’ll have a meaningful opportunity to build relationships and make a lasting impact on each patient’s recovery journey.

Employment Type

Full time

Shift

Evening Shift

Description

Position Purpose

Provide high-quality acute nursing care in a collaborative team environment, supporting the rehabilitation of patients recovering from strokes, multi-trauma injuries, burns, and other complex conditions. Deliver both physical and emotional care to patients of all ages as they navigate significant and often permanent lifestyle changes. With an average length of stay of 2–3 weeks, you’ll have a meaningful opportunity to build relationships and make a lasting impact on each patient’s recovery journey.

What You Will Do

• Assess, plan, implement and evaluate care of patients.
• Supervises and coordinates care provided by LPNs and PCAs.
• Facilitates communication with physicians, families and other team members.

Hours/Schedule

11-7 during the week (8 hours on week days)

7p-7a every third weekend (12 hours on weekends)

• 9 FTE

Minimum Qualifications

• Active IA RN license
• BSN preferred

Position Highlights and Benefits

We care about your well-being, both physical and mental, which is why our benefit package includes:

• Wellness programs
• Education reimbursement
• Personalized health insurance plans including dental and vision
• Paid time off
• Long- and short-term leave
• Retirement planning
• Life insurance coverage

Ministry/Facility Information

MercyOne Northeast Iowa

provides expert health care to eight counties. MercyOne Northeast Iowa provides excellent, personalized care close to home to the communities in the Cedar Valley. With 491 licensed beds between the three medical centers, each providing 24-hour emergency lifesaving care, MercyOne is there for you in critical moments:

• MercyOne Waterloo Medical Center, an Area Level III Trauma Center and an accredited chest pain center
• MercyOne Cedar Falls Medical Center, Community Level IV Trauma Designation
• MercyOne Oelwein Medical Center, Community Level IV Trauma Designation

With more than 2,500 colleagues, MercyOne is one of the largest employers in Northeast Iowa.

MercyOne Medical Group – Northeast Iowa is made up of more than 30 primary care, pediatric, internal medicine and specialty clinics located throughout Black Hawk, Bremer, Buchanan, Benton, Butler, Fayette and Tama counties.

Our Commitment

Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.