JumpStart RN - Procedural Short Stay
Trinity Health$2,500/moMMCIA - MercyOne Des Moines Medical Center Central IAPart timePosted 6d agoStill open, checked every night- RN license
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This posting does not state an hourly rate. Open registered nurse jobs in Iowa post a median of $38.25 an hour, the middle half $35.79–$42.25, across 172 jobs that state their pay. Registered 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
Day Shift
Description
Posting Job Description
EARN WHILE YOU LEARN!
Are you a nursing student ready to secure your first RN position before graduation?
The JumpStart RN Program allows you to secure a full-time RN position while receiving $2,500 monthly financial support payments during your final months of nursing school.
This opening is for our Procedural Short Stay Unit, 9 South!
This 16-bed post-surgical unit cares for PACU patients and those recovering from procedures. With most patients staying less than 48 hours, the unit offers a fast-paced environment with high patient turnover and exposure to a wide variety of patient populations and clinical experiences. The team is welcoming to new graduate nurses and provides a great opportunity to build strong acute care skills in a dynamic setting.
PROGRAM BENEFITS
- Secure a full-time RN position before graduation
- Receive $2,500 monthly financial support for up to 6 months
- Opportunity to work PRN while in school, if desired
HOW JUMPSTART WORKS
- Apply to an open RN position in your desired specialty.
- Interview with nursing leadership.
- Receive an offer and sign a JumpStart agreement.
- Your RN position is reserved for you until after graduation.
ELIGIBILITY
- Currently enrolled in an accredited RN program
- Expected graduation within approximately 6 months
- Eligible for RN licensure after graduation
AFTER GRADUATION
Complete the NCLEX-RN, obtain your RN license, and transition into your full-time Registered Nurse position with confidence!
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.
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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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