Trinity Health·Des Moines, Iowa
Provide advanced stroke and neurology care within a high-energy acute care unit. Collaborate with an interdisciplinary team to deliver individualized treatment plans for conditions affecting the brain, spine, and nerves.
Employment type: Part time
Earn while you learn!
Are you a nursing student looking for a seamless transition from school to your first RN position?
The JumpStart RN Program allows you to secure a full-time Registered Nurse role before graduation while receiving monthly financial support during the final months of your nursing program.
If you're passionate about patient care and ready to launch your nursing career with confidence, JumpStart is designed for you.
Step into a fast‑paced, high‑energy environment with our Neuro Trauma Acute Care Unit and help transform the future of neurological care!
As our primary stroke unit, proudly recognized with The Joint Commission’s Gold Seal of Approval for Advanced Thrombectomy‑Capable Stroke Center Certification, you’ll be part of a team delivering some of the most advanced stroke and neurology care in the region. From acute stroke interventions to complex surgical neurology cases, you’ll work with cutting‑edge technology, remote telemetry and a tight‑knit interdisciplinary team that thrives on collaboration and excellence.
You’ll also partner with MercyOne Ruan Neurology Care, central Iowa’s largest and longest‑running comprehensive neurology clinic. Their experts use the newest research, innovative technologies and active clinical trials to create individualized treatment plans for conditions affecting the brain, spine and nerves. With seamless collaboration across Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation, Neurosurgery, and Pediatric Neurology, our patients receive coordinated, world‑class care at every stage.
Our dedicated neuroscience nurse educators ensure every patient and family feels supported through one‑on‑one guidance and education. With MercyOne’ s leadership in stroke care and a mission‑driven focus on exceptional outcomes, you’ll be part of something truly impactful.
You will be energized by teamwork, innovation and making a real difference for patients, this is the place to grow your neurology career!
Apply to an open RN position in the specialty or unit that interests you.
Interview with nursing leadership.
Receive a job offer and sign a JumpStart agreement.
Your position will be reserved for you until after graduation.
Participants receive monthly payments beginning with their JumpStart agreement and continuing through one month after graduation, for a maximum of 9 months.
This support is designed to help nursing students focus on their education while preparing for a successful transition into professional practice.
The JumpStart RN Program is an opportunity to secure your future, gain financial support during nursing school, and begin your career as a Registered Nurse with a healthcare organization dedicated to helping new graduates succeed.
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.
Must be currently enrolled in an accredited Registered Nurse (RN) program with an expected graduation date within approximately 9 months. Must be eligible for RN licensure upon completion of the program.
Market context
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