RN New Graduate

RN New Graduate

UnityPoint Health Finley Hospital

1 Positions

ID: 43830303

Posted On 07/16/2025

Refreshed On 08/23/2026

Job Overview

• Area of Interest: Nursing

• Sign On Bonus: $10,000

• FTE/Hours per pay period: .90

• Department: Human Resources

• Shift: Full-time: Days or Nights

• Job ID: 168393

Overview

RN New Grad

Openings in Med/Surg, Acute Rehab, ICU, ER, OB, Geropsych

Full or Part-time, Days or Night shifts

New Grad Starting pay is $32.73/hr

Shift Differentials: 3pm-11pm is $5.00/hr and 11pm-7am is $7.50/hr

Weekend Differentials: $7.50/hr for your every 3rd weekend rotation

Career Launch Agreement is offered to all new grads: $2,000/month stipend for 6 months prior to licensure, eligible for a $500 Bonus once boards are passed!

Sign-On Bonus: $10,000 for a 2 year commitment

Why is Med/Surg a valuable start for new grads?

1. Opportunities for Growth : Med/surg units offer a wide range of opportunities for growth and development. New grad nurses can learn a variety of skills and gain experience in different areas of nursing, which can help them advance their careers.

2. Diverse Patient Population : Med/surg units provide care to a diverse patient population, which can help new grad nurses develop their clinical skills and gain experience working with patients from different backgrounds.

3. Teamwork and Collaboration : Med/surg units require a high level of teamwork and collaboration, which can help new grad nurses build strong relationships with their colleagues and develop their communication skills.

4. Critical Thinking and Problem-Solving : Med/surg units require nurses to think critically and solve problems quickly, which can help new grad nurses develop their critical thinking skills and become more confident in their abilities.

5. Patient Advocacy : Med/surg nurses are often the first line of defense for patients, which can help new grad nurses develop their patient advocacy skills and learn how to advocate for their patients’ needs.

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

• Graduate of an accredited nursing program (must obtain BSN within 12 years of hire)

• Current licensure in good standing to practice as a Registered Nurse in Iowa

• Must possess and maintain current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification

Primary Contact

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Michelle Pickel

HR Recruiter, HR

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Job Details

Categories

Health Care

Location

Dubuque, IA

Job Type

Employee

Full/Part

Full Time

Company ID

168

Job REQ #

43830303

# Positions

1

Start Date

20250716

End Date

20260930

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About the Company

A CAREER AT UNITYPOINT HEALTH - FINLEY HOSPITAL

UnityPoint Health team members come for a job, but stay for a career. As a team member, regardless of your position, you'll get the chance to change lives on a daily basis in order to deliver our vision of the Best Outcome for Every Patient, Every Time. That privilege drives employees' passion for making a difference in the lives of our patients, helping them create healthier, more rewarding lives.

At UnityPoint Health - Finley Hospital, we know our collective actions determine the experience we create. Our team members strive to work as one through four key values:

• Foster Unity

• Own the Moment

• Champion Excellence

• Seize Opportunity

If you are interested in joining our team, please visit to learn about our many opportunities and to fill out an online application.

ABOUT OUR HOSPITAL

UnityPoint Health Finley Hospital is a 126-bed community hospital. We employ more than 800 full-and-part-time employees. Finley Hospital is a not-for-profit, locally owned, regional healthcare facility part of the UnityPoint Health system. Finley Hospital is committed to bringing the best medical care to the tri-state area. We offer comprehensive, full service health care that is coordinated around our patients. We have consistently been recognized as a leader in health care.