Jumpstart RN - Med Surg
Trinity Health~$40–$65/hrtypical2 locations in IowaPart timePosted 1w agoStill open, checked every night- RN license
Open in 2 locations
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Iowa
2 openMMCIA - MercyOne Des Moines Medical Center Central IA (opens on this page)
Part time · Posted 1w ago
- $2,000/mo
MMCIA - MercyOne West Des Moines Medical Center Central IA (opens on this page)
Part time · Posted 2mo ago
How this pay compares
This posting does not state an hourly rate. Open med-surg nurse jobs in Iowa post a median of $38.96 an hour, the middle half $36.06–$39.56, across 12 jobs that state their pay. Med-surg nurses employed in Iowa earn a median of $37.80 an hour (source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics), according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (May 2025) (source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics).
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Medicare rating of Mercyone Des Moines Medical Center
Medicare gives Mercyone Des Moines Medical Center 1 of 5 stars (Jul 2026; Iowa's hospitals average 3.2). 67% of its patients said their nurses always communicated well (the middle US hospital: 79%). Patients' ratings of their care, not employees' of the job. Its other hospitals · Iowa hospitals by rating.
What this hospital paid
By Mercyone Des Moines Medical Center's report to Medicare, its registered nurse hours averaged $46.39 an hour in 2022 pay periods, its own and contract staff together, before benefits, against $50.98 an hour across Iowa's hospitals. An average over every such hour, not this job's pay: the posting states its own. What Iowa hospitals pay nurses.
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About the job
Employment Type
Part time
Shift
Description
Jumpstart Your RN Career with MercyOne!
Earn While You Learn!
Are you in your final semester of nursing school ? Let MercyOne help you finish strong and launch your career with confidence.
Here's What's in It for You
✅ $2,000 monthly stipend during the final 9 months of your RN program
✅ NCLEX board exam and licensure fee reimbursement
✅ Secure your RN career with MercyOne before graduation
✅ Optional PRN Student Nurse Tech opportunities while you're in school
Focus on finishing nursing school - we'll invest in your future.
How the Jumpstart Program Works
The Jumpstart Program provides financial support while you complete your nursing education.
There is no work requirement during the stipend period . This program is designed to help ease financial stress so you can focus on successfully completing your nursing program.
After graduation and licensure, you'll begin your RN career with MercyOne and make an impact from day one.
Program Requirements
To qualify, applicants must
- Be enrolled in the final semester of an accredited RN program
- Successfully graduate and obtain RN licensure
- Pass the NCLEX within 6 months of graduation
- Sign and return the Program Agreement before stipend payments begin
- Commit to an 18-month employment agreement with MercyOne following licensure
Why MercyOne?
At MercyOne, we're committed to supporting the next generation of nurses. Through the Jumpstart Program, you'll receive financial assistance, professional support, and a direct pathway into a rewarding nursing career where you can make a difference every day.
Your future starts here. Your patients are waiting.
Apply today and let MercyOne help you Jumpstart your nursing career!
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.
From Trinity Health's job posting for MMCIA - MercyOne Des Moines Medical Center Central IA, checked 9 Nov 2026. The employer's own page is the final word on requirements and availability.
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About Trinity Health
Trinity Health is a health system with 91 (source: Trinity Health, About Us) hospitals, 101 (source: Trinity Health, About Us) continuing care locations and 133,000 (source: Trinity Health, About Us) colleagues serving communities across 23 (source: Trinity Health, About Us) states. Source: Trinity Health, About Us
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