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4 openDubuque, IA (opens in new tab)
FULL_TIME · Posted 3w ago
Fort Dodge, IA (opens in new tab)
FULL_TIME · Posted 1mo ago
Dubuque, IA (opens in new tab)
FULL_TIME · Posted 1mo ago
Sioux City, IA (opens in new tab)
FULL_TIME · Posted 4mo ago
About the job
Overview
Sign-On Bonus: $10,000
Shift: Full-time, Days Monday - Friday, for 80 hours per pay period, holiday/on-call rotation
As an Operating Room Registered Nurse , you'll work alongside skilled surgeons, anesthesia providers, surgical technologists, and interdisciplinary team members to ensure every patient receives outstanding care before, during, and after surgery. From preparing the operating room to advocating for patients throughout their surgical experience, you'll be an essential part of a collaborative team dedicated to excellence.
Why UnityPoint Health?
At UnityPoint Health, you matter. We’re proud to be recognized as a Top 150 Place to Work in Healthcare by Becker's Healthcare several years in a row for our commitment to our team members.
Our competitive Total Rewards program offers benefits options that align with your needs and priorities, no matter what life stage you’re in. Here are just a few:
- Expect paid time off, parental leave, 401K matching and an employee recognition program .
- Dental and health insurance, paid holidays, short and long-term disability and more. We even offer pet insurance for your four-legged family members.
- Early access to earned wages with Daily Pay, tuition reimbursement to help further your career and adoption assistance to help you grow your family .
With a collective goal to champion a culture of belonging where everyone feels valued and respected, we honor the ways people are unique and embrace what brings us together.
And, we believe equipping you with support and development opportunities is a vital part of delivering an exceptional employment experience.
Find a fulfilling career and make a difference with UnityPoint Health.
Responsibilities
- Provide direct nursing care to patients before, during, and after surgical procedures.
- Prepare and maintain a safe, sterile operating room environment.
- Collaborate with surgeons, anesthesia providers, surgical technologists, and the interdisciplinary care team.
- Monitor patients throughout surgery, ensuring safety and responding to changes in condition.
- Accurately document patient care, medications, and surgical procedures.
- Advocate for patients while delivering compassionate, high-quality care in a fast-paced surgical setting.
Qualifications
Education
- Graduate of an accredited nursing program (Must obtain BSN within 12 years of hire)
License(s)/Certification(s)
- Current licensure in good standing to practice as a Registered Nurse in Iowa.
- Must possess and maintain current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification or within (3) months from date of hire
- Must possess and maintain current Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification or within (6) months from date of hire
From UnityPoint Health's job posting for Dubuque, IA, checked Oct 23, 2026. The employer's own page is the final word on requirements and availability.
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UnityPoint Health hires nurses, physicians and nursing assistants in Iowa, Illinois, Wisconsin and South Dakota.
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