RN - Acute Care
Saint Alphonsus Health System
Sign-On Bonus Up To $20,000 + Relocation Bonus!
Discover your next nursing opportunity in acute care! Whether you're an experienced RN or a new graduate, our Acute Care team offers opportunities to grow your skills and build your nursing career. Choose a specific unit or join our Acute Care Resource Pool:
- Ortho Trauma
- Med/Surg
- Neuro Trauma
- Cardiac Telemetry
- Oncology
- Acute Care Resource Pool
Growth is part of our culture. Six of our nine unit leaders have been promoted from within, reflecting our commitment to developing our nurses and creating career pathways.
Position Purpose
Provide safe, compassionate care to patients with varying levels of acuity. RNs assess, plan, implement, and evaluate patient care while collaborating with the interdisciplinary team and supporting patients and families.
Minimum Qualifications
- Associate Degree in Nursing required; BSN preferred
- Current Iowa RN license
- American Heart Association BLS
- ACLS for units with telemetry monitoring
- Mandatory Reporter training within 3 months of hire
- Basic computer skills
Day 1 Benefits
- Medical, Dental & Vision
- 403(b) with employer match
- Paid Time Off
- Flexible Spending Accounts
- Supplemental insurance
- Wellbeing benefits, including 6 free counseling/coaching appointments annually
- Auto/Home, Identity Theft, Pet & Permanent Life Insurance
About MercyOne
MercyOne Des Moines Medical Center is an 802-bed hospital committed to providing personalized, compassionate care and improving the health of our communities.
Our Commitment
Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.
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