RN Inpatient-Surgical-Ortho

Overview

Sign On Bonus: $10,000

Shift: Full-Time (0.9 FTE) Days or Nights; Every Other Weekend & Holiday

Join Our Surgical-Ortho Team!

Be part of a dynamic, 46-bed medical-surgical Surgical/Orthopedic unit where your nursing skills play a vital role in patient recovery and outcomes.

Our team cares for both pre- and post-operative surgical patients, as well as general medical patients, in a fast-paced, supportive environment. Nurses are trained across a wide range of surgical specialties, including knee and hip replacements, abdominal surgeries, and thoracic and vascular cases, providing opportunities to expand clinical expertise.

You will also care for patients requiring telemetry monitoring, working closely with an interdisciplinary team to deliver safe, high-quality, patient-centered care. Practice is guided by the ANA Code of Ethics, UnityPoint Health’s Philosophy of Nursing, and the Professional Nurse Practice Model, fostering collaboration, professionalism, and excellence in nursing practice.

What sets our Quad Cities/Muscatine Market apart? It's our NEW "Commit to Sit" Program- As an RN Inpatient, participate in the "Commit to Sit" initiative by spending 5 minutes daily with each patient to foster personal connections and enhance compassionate, holistic care.

Why UnityPoint Health?

At UnityPoint Health, you matter. We’re proud to be recognized as a Top 150 Place to Work in Healthcare by Becker's Healthcare several years in a row for our commitment to our team members.

Our competitive Total Rewards program offers benefits options that align with your needs and priorities, no matter what life stage you’re in.  Here are just a few:    

• Expect paid time off, parental leave, 401K matching and an employee recognition program.

• Dental and health insurance, paid holidays, short and long-term disability and more. We even offer pet insurance for your four-legged family members.

• Early access to earned wages with Daily Pay, tuition reimbursement to help further your career and adoption assistance to help you grow your family.

With a collective goal to champion a culture of belonging where everyone feels valued and respected, we honor the ways people are unique and embrace what brings us together.   

And, we believe equipping you with support and development opportunities is a vital part of delivering an exceptional employment experience. 

Find a fulfilling career and make a difference with UnityPoint Health.

Responsibilities

• Delivers high quality care utilizing the nursing process while demonstrating knowledge and clinical skills of the specialty required on assigned unit in accordance with established policies, procedures and standards of care.
• Consults appropriate resources within the hospital to provide specialized education.
• Demonstrates knowledge that patient and workplace safety is a priority by preventing errors, accidents and infections and reporting potential or actual concerns immediately.
• Promptly completes documentation to assure an accurate legal record of patient’s care.
• Continues professional development and involvement in professional activities that enhance nursing practice by sharing knowledge through networking and research.

Qualifications

Requirements: 

• Diploma from an RN program.
• Current licensure in good standing to practice as a Registered Nurse in primary state. Must apply within 90 days for licensure in secondary state.
• Must possess and maintain current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
• Work may occasionally require travel to other UPH facilities.

*Specific offers are determined by various factors, such as experience, skills, internal equity, and other business needs. The salary range listed does not include other forms of compensation which may include bonuses/incentive, differential pay, or other forms of compensation or benefits that may be applicable to this role.

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