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Ortho Neuro Acute Care RN – Medical Surgical Registered Nurse

Trinity Health·Waterloo, Iowa

Full Time·On Site·0-2 yrs·Posted 7 days ago
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About the role

The RN will assess, plan, implement, and evaluate the care of orthopedic and neurosurgery patients. They are also responsible for supervising LPNs and PCAs while facilitating communication between physicians and families.

Employment Type

  • Full time
  • Shift: 12
  • Hour
  • Night
  • Shift
  • Description:
  • Day
  • Time,
  • Nights,
  • Ortho
  • Neuro
  • RN
  • Hours/Schedule/Location: .9 fte night shift, 7p-7a
  • Every third weekend rotation
  • Position
  • Purpose: Our 20-bed unit at Waterloo Medical Center specializes in the care of orthopedic surgery, neurosurgery and neuro medical patients. This unit was designed with our patients and families in mind as our wellness rooms are safer for patients, feature a pull-out bed for families and private lobby space for visitors.
  • What you will Do: 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

Current IA RN license BSN preferred No previous experience required Position Highlights and Benefits We care about your well-being, both physical and mental, which is why our benefit package includes: Wellness programs Education reimbursement Personalized health insurance plans including dental and vision Paid time off Long- and short-term leave Retirement planning Life insurance coverage Ministry/Facility Information: 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, an Area Level III Trauma Center and an accredited chest pain center MercyOne Cedar Falls Medical Center, Community Level IV Trauma Designation 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. 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.

Requirements

Candidates must possess a current Iowa RN license. A BSN is preferred, and no previous experience is required for this position.

  • bachelor degree
  • Care Planning
  • Patient Assessment
  • Care Coordination
  • Acute Care
  • Care Implementation
  • Care Evaluation
  • Interdisciplinary Communication
  • Nursing Supervision
  • Orthopedic Nursing
  • Neurosurgical Nursing

Benefits

  • Health insurance
  • Dental insurance
  • Vision insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Education reimbursement
  • Wellness programs
  • Life insurance coverage
  • Retirement planning
  • Long-term leave
  • Short-term leave

Posting details

Employment type
Full Time
Work arrangement
On Site
Experience
0-2 yrs
Location
Waterloo, Iowa
Posted
Jul 22, 2026
Application
Employer website
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Hiring organization

Trinity Health

With more than 11,000 employees in more than 185 locations, St. Peter’s Health Partners is the Capital Region’s largest and most comprehensive not-for-profit integrated health care network, which provides high-quality, compassionate, and sophisticated care to thousands of people...

Salary listed on 1,689 jobs
IndustryHospitals and Health Care
TypeNonprofit
Size10,001+ employees
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Iowa acute care RN roles stay in demand

In Iowa, Ortho Neuro Acute Care RN and medical-surgical positions are commonly supported by ongoing hospital staffing needs, especially in units that manage post-op, neurologic, and general acute care patients. These roles can be competitive because employers often value an active Iowa RN license, a BSN preference, and readiness to work in a fast-paced setting; on this platform, job requirements and benefits are AI-summarized from the original posting, helping candidates save research time. Before applying, confirm your Iowa license status and match your resume to acute care, med-surg, or patient monitoring experience.

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