Registered Nurse Residency (New Grad)

				Overview:

Registered Nurse Residency- General Application

Shift: Varied per department - Full Time 

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.

Nurse Residency Program

* Dedicated to help new nurses (with less than 12 months of acute RN 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 for 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.

Clinical Tracks

* Clinical tracks may include Telemetry, ICU, Adult Med/Surg, Emergency, NICU, Maternity Services, Behavioral Health, Pediatrics, PICU, Surgical Services, and Rehab.
* Please note that not all tracks hire every cohort, and some areas may have limited positions.

Responsibilities:

Applications are accepted year round, but we encourage you to apply during your last semester of nursing school. Start dates are dependent on licensure, onboarding, unit availability as well as your personal preference.

All newly licensed RNs and RNs with less than 12 months of acute RN experience at the time of application are required to participate in the RN Residency program. 

How to Apply:

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

Reminder: Items needed to complete your application are:

* Online Application to Nurse Residency Position.
* Resume 

Responsibilities: Successfully 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. 

For more information about the program and specific details please go to https://www.unitypoint.org/desmoines/nurse-residency-program.aspx or if you have questions specific to your application or documents, please contact the Nurse Residency Program at 515-241-6864

Qualifications:

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 or less than 12 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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