Registered Nurse; New Grad Residency

3 days ago – Be among the first 25 applicants.

• Shift: Varied per department;
  Full Time – 1 Year Commitment
• Job
• Area of Interest:
  Nursing
• Sign–On Bonus: $10,000
• FTE/Hours per pay period: 1.0
• Department:
  Clinical Staffing

Shift: Varied per department;
Full Time. Shift differentials available for qualifying shifts. Benefits Eligible. Sign‑On Bonus: $10,000 for full‑time offers.

• Dedicated to help new nurses (with less than 6 months of experience) transition into professional practice through peer support, education, and professional development.
• Participation in the program occurs as a part of the regular work assignment. You will get paid to learn and grow into your practice, giving you the confidence you need to be successful.
• Regularly scheduled classes allow nurse residents to build peer support and discuss share experiences.
• Work with a qualified preceptor, mentor, and educators for ongoing support and guidance.
• Immersion into nursing practice with experiences and seminars with key professional leaders.
• Cohorts begin throughout the year. You will be placed in a cohort once your start date has been confirmed and onboarding is completed.

• Telemetry
• ICU
• Adult Med/Surg
• Emergency
• NICU
• Maternity Services
• Behavioral Health
• Pediatrics
• PICU
• Surgical Services
• Rehab
• Note:
  
  Not all tracks hire every cohort, and some areas may have limited positions.

At UnityPoint Health, you matter. We’re proud to be recognized as a Top 150 Place to Work in Healthcare by Becker’s Healthcare for several years in a row for our commitment to our team members.

• Paid time off, parental leave, 401(k) 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.

• All newly licensed RNs with less than six months of acute RN experience at the time of application are required to participate in the RN Residency program. Newly licensed nurses must apply for Registered Nurse Residency.
• Functions as a Registered Nurse as defined in Iowa Nursing Regulations and Practice Act. Provides nursing care for patients and families and maintains a practice environment that reflects the ANA Code for Nurses, Philosophy of Nursing at UnityPoint Health-Des Moines within the structure of the Professional Nurse Practice Model and in collaboration with other care givers.
• Start dates are dependent on licensure, onboarding, unit availability and personal preference.
• Applications are accepted year round; we encourage you to apply during your last semester of nursing school.

For more information about the program and specific details please visit our program page or contact the Nurse Residency Program at .

All candidates, including current staff, should apply by completing an online application for the Nurse Residency Position.

• Online Application to Nurse Residency Position.
• Resume.
• Student Stipend – Request.

• Education – Graduate of accredited nursing program.
• License(s)/Certification(s) – Current licensure in good standing to practice as a Registered Nurse in Iowa.
• Experience – Newly licensed nurse within the last six months or less than six months acute RN experience.
• Other – Level 3 Medium Work:
  Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.
• Completion of residency program within the first 12 months of employment.

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Full-time

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