Staff Nurse - Surgical & Trauma Care Unit; RC Weekend Option Night Shifts

Qualified candidates are eligible for a sign-on bonus up to $12,500

The University of Iowa Health Care Department of Nursing is seeking a Staff Nurse (RN) for the Surgical & Trauma Care Unit (3RC) in the Medical Surgical Services (MSS) division. 3RC is a 48-bed adult surgical and trauma unit providing care for patients with trauma, tumor removal, reconstructive joint surgery, spine surgery, hand surgery, foot surgery, amputations, sports injuries, skeletal traction, and wound care.

In April 2023, the unit expanded to a 48-bed adult surgical unit focusing on orthopedics, trauma, and spine patients. Our team is committed to delivering patient-centered care that addresses both the physiological and psychological aspects of illness or injury, combining excellent clinical skills with compassionate care to achieve quality of life for patients and families.

The pulse of our unit is teamwork for holistic patient-centered care and a healthy work environment. We provide resources to help staff thrive and achieve their career goals.

• Provide care for patients who experience trauma, orthopedic, spinal, and surgical needs as described above.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to deliver high-quality, patient-centered care.
• Demonstrate strong clinical skills and compassionate care in a fast-paced surgical/trauma setting.

• Percent of Time: 60% (24 hours/weekend)
• Schedule:
  
  Weekend option, Night shifts
• Location:
  
  Roy Carver Pavilion (RCP)

• Regular salaried position located in Iowa City, Iowa
• Fringe benefit package including paid vacation; sick leave; health, dental, life and disability insurance options; and retirement plan contributions
• Employee comments about the division are available for reference

• Education Required:
  
  An Associate’s Degree in Nursing, Diploma in Nursing, Baccalaureate Degree in Nursing, Professional Masters of Nursing and Healthcare Practice (MNHP), MSN/Clinical Nurse Leader or a Master’s Degree in Nursing (MSN, MA) is required
• Experience
  
  Required:
  
  Excellent written and verbal communication skills; strong interpersonal skills with patients/families, nursing staff, and interdisciplinary team members; general computer skills including proficiency in Microsoft Excel; current Iowa nursing license by date of hire
• Desirable
  
  Qualifications:
  
  Baccalaureate Degree in Nursing is highly desired; active enrollment in a BSN program is desirable if not yet obtained

A resume is required as part of the application process. This posting is for multiple openings and will be posted for 7 calendar days. At the end of the posting period, candidates may reapply for additional openings. Successful candidates will be required to self-disclose any conviction history and will be subject to a criminal background check and credential/education verification. Up to 5 professional references may be requested later in the process.

For questions or additional information, please contact Tiffany Perkins at tiffany-perkins.

This position is not eligible for University sponsorship for employment authorization.

• Classification
  
  Title:
  
  Staff Nurse
• Appointment Type: SEIU
• Schedule:
  
  Part-time
• Pay Level: 52
• Contact Information:
  Organization — Healthcare;
  Contact Name — Tiffany Perkins;
  Contact Email — tiffany-perkins