RN - Procedural Short Stay
Trinity Health~$40–$65/hrtypicalMMCIA - MercyOne Des Moines Medical Center Central IAFull timePosted 1w agoStill open, checked every night- Sign-on bonus up to $20,000
- Relocation assistance
- BLS
- ACLS
- BSN
- RN license
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About the job
Employment Type
Full time
Shift
Description
SIGN-ON BONUS UP TO $20,000 + RELOCATION BONUS!
- 0-1 years of experience: $10,000
- 1-3 years of experience: $15,000
- 3+ years of experience: $20,000
This role is for our Procedural Short Stay unit at our Downtown Des Moines Hospital.
POSITION PURPOSE
The Acute Care RN provides safe, effective, and compassionate care to patients with varying levels of acuity. Responsibilities include assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating patient care; coordinating with the interdisciplinary team; and supporting patients and families throughout their care journey.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
- Associate Degree in Nursing required; BSN preferred
- Current Iowa RN license required
- American Heart Association BLS required
- ACLS required for units with telemetry monitoring
- Mandatory Reporter training within 3 months of hire
- Basic computer skills
DAY 1 BENEFITS
- Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
- 403(b) retirement plan with employer match
- Paid Time Off
- Flexible Spending Accounts
- Supplemental insurance
- Wellbeing benefits, including 6 free counseling/coaching appointments annually
- Auto/Home, Identity Theft, Pet & Permanent Life Insurance
ABOUT MERCYONE
MercyOne is committed to improving the health of our communities through personalized, compassionate care. MercyOne Des Moines Medical Center is an 802-bed hospital and one of the Midwest's largest referral centers.
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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