Registered Nurse- Operating Room
US-IA-Des Moines
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Req #: 179352
Type: Full Time Benefits
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Overview:
Iowa Methodist Medical Center
Now Offering a Limited-Time $20,000 RN Sign-On Bonus!
UnityPoint Health - Des Moines is offering a $20,000 sign-on bonus for full-time eligible RNs (Including Residents) hired or offered into acute inpatient roles between April 1 and July 31, 2026, paid in milestone-based installments.
Relocation Assistance: Up to $10,000 for full-time offers when relocating more than 50 miles.
Schedule: Nights 8:30pm-7a, Monday-Thursday; OR experience Required
No Weekends, No On Call
Shift Differentials:
* Shift differential of $5/hr for hours worked 3pm-11pm
* Shift differential of $7.50/hr for hours worked from 11pm-7am
Join the leading edge of healthcare at Methodist, the only Level 1 Trauma Center in the region! We pride ourselves on providing exceptional, team-based care to the vibrant community of Des Moines and beyond. Here's what we offer:
* We offer a variety of schedule options.
* Extensive Orientation: Dive into our comprehensive training program, including AORN's Periop 101. Receive six months of in-depth training to ensure you are fully prepared.
* Diverse Surgical Specialties: Expand your skills across neurosurgery, cardiac, orthopedics, general surgery, bariatrics, ENT, gynecology, urology, transplants, and robotics.
* Dynamic Environment: Thrive in a fast-paced department with a supportive, collaborative team.
* Rewarding Opportunities: We cater to patients of all ages undergoing surgical procedures at our top-tier facility.
Responsibilities:
* Assesses the needs of patients and families, providing appropriate teaching and making the necessary referrals to provide continuity of care.
* Develops an individual plan of care using a collaborative approach with the patient/family and health care team.
* Promptly completes documentation to assure an accurate legal record of patient's care.
* Delivers high quality care utilizing the nursing process while demonstrating knowledge and clinical skills of the perioperative specialty in accordance with established policies, procedures and standards of care.
* Utilizes holistic approach (considering biopsychosocial, spiritual, educational, safety, and related criteria) appropriate to the age of the patients and families served in the assigned service area.
* Delegates and provides direction for other healthcare team members within their scope of practice and holds them accountable for their involvement in the plan of care.
* Utilizes critical thinking in developing nursing interventions while maintaining responsibility and accountability for the knowledge of conditions of assigned patients.
Qualifications:
Education:
* Graduate of an accredited nursing program.
Experience:
* Experience in critical care or telemetry is preferred but not required
Licensure:
* Current RN licensure in good standing with the State of Iowa.
Certifications:
* BLS and ACLS certifications required (or must be obtained within 3 months of hire).On-Call: Ability to participate in on-call shifts and respond within 30 minutes when called in.
Apply Today!
* Ready to take the next step in your nursing career? Apply now to join our team and make an impact on patients' lives in the OR.
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