ED/Psych -Staff Nurse-Emergency Medicine (University Campus) - 50%-100%

ED/Psych -Staff Nurse-Emergency Medicine (University Campus) - 50%-100% Qualified candidates may be eligible for a sign-on bonus up to $10,000 The 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. ® UI Health Care is designated a Magnet Hospital by the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC). Emergency Department | University Campus: The Emergency Department (ED) at the University Campus (located at 200 Hawkins Dr.) is a 57-bed department. Pediatric ED space with 13 rooms, which includes 2 dedicated trauma/resuscitation rooms and a procedural room. Main ED space includes 3 trauma/resuscitation rooms, an expanded Team Triage space, and 6 results waiting chairs. South Expansion space includes 12 enhanced multipurpose rooms and a calming room. Our ED is staffed by a multidisciplinary team which includes Registered Nurses, Patient Care Technicians, Paramedics, Unit Assistants, Social Work, Psychiatry, Emergency Medicine providers, Pharmacy, and our research team. The University Campus ED was the recipient of an Emergency Nurses Association (ENA) Lantern Award in 2025 for their collaboration and teamwork that makes a difference in the lives of patients, families, employees, and our community. For more specific information about the Emergency Department click here . We are looking for nurses with experience to help provide patient care for our behavioral health population in the Emergency Department. Characteristic Duties of our Staff Nurses include but are not limited to : Applies nursing theory to the assessment, diagnosis, treatment, and evaluation of patient responses to health and illness Assesses patient health care preferences and expectations Collaboratively coordinates the continuum of care across settings Develops patient care plan based on patient condition, age, and psychological, educational, and socioeconomic conditions that prescribes interventions to attain expected outcomes Implements patient care plan according to patient priorities, which includes interventions identified through nursing diagnoses. Documents/reports interventions and patient/family response Collaborates and integrates contributions of patients and families into multidisciplinary patient care plan Develops, coordinates and implements transfer/discharge planning throughout episode of care Implements nursing interventions according to department, division, and/or unit policies, procedures, and protocols to maintain safe environment for patients, visitors and staff. Follows universal precautions Percent of Time: 50%-100% Schedule example: 20-40 hours per week. Rotating D/E/N shifts and rotating days off . 8/12 shifts available.Weekend and holiday rotating assignments required. Orientation duration may vary. Location: Regular salaried position is at the University Campus ED located in Iowa City, Iowa SEIU Pay Plan: Salary: $60,000 minimum at 100% effort to commensurate *This does not include differentials. Salary will vary based on years of experience and percent of effort.* Pay Differentials: Shift differentials for evening, night, and weekend shifts. Premium pay for additional shifts greater than 4 hours. Inpatient differential of up to $10,000 per year 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 assistance available to qualified applicants. Job openings are posted for a minimum of 14 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 contactJohn Hixson 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. Up to 5 professional references will be requested at a later step in the recruitment process. This position is not eligible for University sponsorship for employment authorization. For more information about Why Iowa? click here Qualifications - External 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. Licensure/Certification Requirements: License to practice nursing in the state of Iowa required by date of hire. Experience Requirements: Minimum of six months ED, or critical care (ICU, telemetry inpatient) nursing experience, or a minimum of 12 months RN inpatient hospital nursing experience and/or completion of a senior internship/preceptorship (minimum 100 clinical hours) in an ED, ICU, intermediate area (Burn Unit, Intermediate Units), pediatric inpatient unit, or med-inpatient psychiatry unit (within the last year). Proven capacity to function with a high degree of autonomy while actively collaborating within a multi-disciplinary team Demonstrates excellent interpersonal skills with patients/families, nursing staff, and interdisciplinary team members as demonstrated through written and verbal interactions Successful history in building/facilitating interpersonal relationships involving patients, families, colleagues, and student-learners Excellent written and verbal communication skills are required General proficiency with computers Desired Qualifications: Baccalaureate Degree in Nursing or Master’s Degree in Nursing is highly desired If Baccalaureate degree in Nursing is not yet obtained, active enrollment in a BSN program is desirable Experience in Telemetry and/or neurology experience is desired Knowledge of university policies and procedures is desired Additional Information Classification Title: Staff Nurse Schedule: Full-time Work Modality Options: On Campus Compensation Contact Information Contact Name: John Hixson Contact Email: View email address on click.appcast.io Equal opportunity employer The University of Iowa is an equal opportunity employer. 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