RN - Rehab Registered Nurse (PRN)
- 12-hour shifts
- PRN / per diem
- BLS
- ACLS
- BSN
How this pay compares
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 Dubuque Medical Center
Medicare gives Mercyone Dubuque Medical Center 3 of 5 stars (Jul 2026; Iowa's hospitals average 3.2). 81% 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 Dubuque Medical Center's report to Medicare, its registered nurse hours averaged $43.41 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
Rotating Shift
Description
Job Title: RN
Department : Rehab Unit
Status: PRN/Per Diem
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Find a Location Dubuque, Iowa (IA), MercyOne Dubuque
Join the MercyOne Family! We are looking to hire a RN!
As a Registered Nurse at MercyOne, you will provide and direct safe, effective, and culturally competent care for patients with acute medical and surgical conditions. Through evidence-based practice, utilizes critical thinking to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate outcome-based care. The Acute Care RN manages a diverse patient population with varying levels of acuity, including post-operative, medical, telemetry, and neurologic patients. Supervises and coordinates care provided by LPNs, Patient Care Assistants, and other nursing team members. Facilitates communication with physicians, patients and families, and interdisciplinary team members. Adheres to MercyOne’s performance expectations and upholds the Mission, Vision, and Values of MercyOne.
Essential Functions
- Conducts assessment
- Identifies patient problems and develops plan of care
- Implements outcome/goal - based plan of care
- Evaluates patient progress and revises the outcome/goal - based plan as needed
- Communicates relevant clinical information to the team to optimize patient outcomes/goals
- Demonstrates clinical competence
- Manages telemetry and cardiac monitoring when applicable
- Provides care appropriate to the age-related needs of the patients served on his/her assigned unit
- Adheres to all safety, infection control and colleague health policies and procedures
- Maintains a working knowledge of applicable Federal, State, and local laws and regulations, Trinity Health’s Organizational Integrity Program, Standards of Conduct, as well as other policies and procedures in order to ensure adherence in a manner that reflects honest, ethical, and professional behavior.
Schedule
- PRN
- RNs work 12-hour shifts
- Every third weekend
- Holiday rotation
- Schedules are made every six weeks ongoing. Staff are encouraged to select preferred shifts for scheduling.
Minimum Qualifications
- Associate degree in nursing required
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred
- Possession of a current or compact state licensure as a Registered Nurse issued/defined by the State of Iowa
- American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) required
- American Heart Association Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) required only if the unit has telemetry monitoring capabilities
- Proof of completion of Mandatory Reporter – Child and/or Dependent Adult Abuse training within three (3) months of hire
Colleagues of MercyOne Health System enjoy competitive compensation with a full benefits package and opportunity for growth throughout the system!
Visit MercyOne Careers to learn more about the benefits, culture, and career development opportunities available to you at MercyOne Health System circle of care.
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, checked 9 Nov 2026. The employer's own page is the final word on requirements and availability.
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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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