Staff Nurse - Surgical & Trauma Care Unit (3RC) - 90% Day Shifts

All qualified candidates are eligible for a sign on incentive of up to $12,500

University of Iowa Health Care-recognized as one of the best hospitals in the United States-is Iowa's only comprehensive academic medical center and a regional referral center. Each day more than 12,000 employees, students, and volunteers work together to provide safe, quality health care and excellent service for our patients. Simply stated, our mission is: Changing Medicine. Changing Lives. ®

The Surgical & Trauma Care Unit believes it is our responsibility to provide patient-centered care that enables patients and their families to cope with the physiological and psychological aspects of their illness or injury. Exceptional care on our unit combines excellent clinical skills with compassionate care to achieve the highest possible quality of life for our patients.

The pulse of our nursing team is teamwork- fostering holistic, patient-centered care within a healthy work environment where staff thrive both personally and professionally. We are committed to providing the resources necessary for staff to excel and achieve their goals.

OUR PATIENT POPULATION

Trauma & Emergency Surgical Conditions:

• Traumatic injuries sustained from events such as motor vehicle accidents and falls
• Multi-system traumatic injuries
• Acute abdominal emergencies (bowel obstruction, perforation, infection)
• Complex wound management and surgical drains
• Ostomy creation and management
• Fistula treatment
• Hernia repair

Urologic Surgery:

• Post-operative urological procedures
• Urologic oncology and reconstructive surgeries
• Complex catheter and urinary diversion management

Orthopedic Surgery:

• Reconstructive joint surgery (hip, knee, shoulder)
• Spine surgery

Percent of Time: 90%, 36 hours per week
Schedule: Day shifts, weekend and holiday rotations as assigned
Location: Regular salaried position located in Iowa City, Iowa
Salary: $61,183 minimum at 100% effort to commensurate *This does not include differentials. Salary will vary based on years of experience and percent of effort.*
SEIU Pay Plan:
Pay Differentials: Shift differentials for evening, night, and weekend shifts. Premium pay for additional shifts greater than 4 hours. Inpatient differentials of up to $5,000 per year based on percent time
Benefits Highlights:

• Fringe benefit package including paid vacation; sick leave; health, dental, life and disability insurance options; and generous employer contributions into retirement plans. Relocation Assistant available to qualified applicants.
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Education Required:

• An Associate's Degree in Nursing, a Diploma in Nursing, a 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 are required
  Demonstrates excellent interpersonal skills with patients/families, nursing staff, and interdisciplinary team members as demonstrated through written and verbal interactions
  General computer skills are required, including proficiency in managing multiple databases including Microsoft Excel
  Current license to practice nursing in Iowa is required by date of hire

Desirable Qualifications:

• Baccalaureate Degree in Nursing is highly desired
  If Baccalaureate degree in Nursing is not yet obtained, active enrollment in a BSN program is desirable

Please include a resume with your submission. Job openings are posted for a minimum of 7 calendar days. This job may be removed from posting and filled any time after the minimum posting period has ended. For questions or additional information, please contact the Tiffany Perkins at View email address on click.appcast.io.

Successful candidates will be required to self-disclose any conviction history and will be subject to a criminal background check and credential/education verification. This position is not eligible for University sponsorship for employment authorization.