Trinity Health·Waterloo, Iowa
Provide high-quality acute nursing care to patients recovering from strokes, multi-trauma injuries, and burns. Supervise LPNs and PCAs while coordinating communication between physicians and families.
Employment type: Full time
Provide high-quality acute nursing care in a collaborative team environment, supporting the rehabilitation of patients recovering from strokes, multi-trauma injuries, burns, and other complex conditions. Deliver both physical and emotional care to patients of all ages as they navigate significant and often permanent lifestyle changes. With an average length of stay of 2–3 weeks, you’ll have a meaningful opportunity to build relationships and make a lasting impact on each patient’s recovery journey.
Assess, plan, implement and evaluate care of patients.
Supervises and coordinates care provided by LPNs and PCAs.
Facilitates communication with physicians, families and other team members.
Minimum Qualifications: Active IA RN license
BSN preferred
No experience required
Position Highlights and Benefits
MercyOne Northeast Iowa provides expert health care to eight counties. MercyOne Northeast Iowa provides excellent, personalized care close to home to the communities in the Cedar Valley. With 491 licensed beds between the three medical centers, each providing 24-hour emergency lifesaving care, MercyOne is there for you in critical moments:
MercyOne Waterloo Medical Center [https://www.mercyone.org/northeastiowa/location/mercyone-waterloo-medical-center-1], an Area Level III Trauma Center and an accredited chest pain center
MercyOne Cedar Falls Medical Center, [https://www.mercyone.org/northeastiowa/location/mercyone-cedar-falls-medical-center] Community Level IV Trauma Designation
MercyOne Oelwein Medical Center [https://www.mercyone.org/northeastiowa/location/mercyone-oelwein-medical-center], Community Level IV Trauma Designation
With more than 2,500 colleagues, MercyOne is one of the largest employers in Northeast Iowa.
MercyOne Medical Group – Northeast Iowa is made up of more than 30 primary care, pediatric, internal medicine and specialty clinics located throughout Black Hawk, Bremer, Buchanan, Benton, Butler, Fayette and Tama counties.
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.
An active Iowa RN license is required, and a BSN is preferred. No prior experience is required for this position.
Market context
In Iowa, special care rehab RN openings can be a practical entry point for licensed nurses, since this role requires an active Iowa RN license and does not require prior experience. These positions are often competitive because employers may prefer a BSN and candidates who can support patients through recovery-focused care. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save time, then confirm your license status and prepare examples of patient education or teamwork.