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RN, Surgery

Gundersen Health System·West Union, Iowa

$36/hrFull TimeOn Site0-2 yrsPosted 1 month ago
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RN, Surgery · $36/hr

How this role compares

Computed from live listings

  • +11% vs. median posted rate for nursing roles in West Union, Iowa ($32.00/hr)
  • 18 similar openings in the West Union area · median $32.00/hr
$17.00/hr · lowesthighest · $39.44/hr
this role: $35.52/hrmedian $32.00/hr

Shaded band: the middle 50% of posted nursing roles in West Union, Iowa rates. This role sits in the 75th percentile.

About the role

Pay for this role is about 11% above the West Union, Iowa median for nursing roles.

The Registered Nurse will provide high-quality surgical nursing care to patients of all ages in a dynamic, team-oriented environment. Responsibilities include participating in an on-call rotation and contributing to a patient-centered healthcare team.

Love + medicine is who we are, it's what we do, it's why people want to work here.

If you’re looking for a job to love, apply today.

Scheduled Weekly Hours: 36 Gundersen Palmer Lutheran Hospital and Clinics is seeking a full-time RN to join our highly committed and dynamic Surgery Nursing team as we provide excellent quality care to patients of all ages.

What's Available: Full-time, 72 hours biweekly (0.9 FTE) On call rotation is required, including weekend and holiday rotation.

Starting pay of $35.52/hr and up, based on your years of experience, as well as generous shift/weekend/holiday differentials Generous benefit package.

What You'll Need: A minimum of an Associate's degree in Nursing.

Registered Nurse (RN) licensed in the state of Iowa.

Current Infant-Adult Basic Life Support for Health Care Providers Prior surgery RN experience preferred What You'll Get: A comprehensive and generous benefits package (Medical, Dental, Life Ins, HSA/FSA) ensuring your comfort and well-being as a valuable team member Substantial retirement contribution including a 401k match & annual base contribution Work/Life Balance: Paid Time Off (PTO) combines vacation, sick, and personal days into one balance to allow you the flexibility to use your time off as you need Support for your career growth through Professional Development Opportunities, our Tuition Investment Program, and the Career Development Center Other benefits include a Wellness program with incentives, employer-paid life insurance and AD&D, optional short-term and long-term disability coverage, an employee assistance program, identity theft protection, pet insurance, Inspire & Celebrate colleague recognition and rewards program, a discount program, and more!

Why Join Us: We offer a work environment that supports you personally and professionally, and a work culture where you are valued and appreciated Departmental leadership that supports you as you do your best work.

High-energy, patient-centered environment that serves every patient population from infancy to the elderly A team-oriented department focused on teaching, which is guaranteed to expand critical thinking skills and nursing skillset You can be a nurse anywhere.

But not everywhere practices LOVE + MEDICINE.

Join our mission in changing healthcare by applying today to join our highly skilled and dedicated healthcare team!

If you need assistance with any portion of the application or have questions about the position, please contact the recruiter listed below: Primary Recruiter: Jenni Elsbernd Recruiter Email Address: jlelsber@emplifyhealth.org

Requirements

Candidates must hold an Associate's degree in Nursing and a valid Iowa Registered Nurse license. Current Infant-Adult Basic Life Support certification is required, and prior surgery nursing experience is preferred.

  • associate degree
  • Basic Life Support
  • Nursing
  • Patient care
  • Critical thinking
  • Clinical assessment
  • Patient monitoring
  • Surgical assistance
  • Surgery nursing

Benefits

  • Paid Time Off
  • Dental insurance
  • Medical insurance
  • FSA
  • HSA
  • Short-term disability
  • Long-term disability
  • Life insurance
  • Employee assistance program
  • Pet insurance
  • 401k match
  • Wellness program
  • Identity theft protection
  • Retirement contribution
  • Tuition investment program

Posting details

Employment type
Full Time
Work arrangement
On Site
Experience
0-2 yrs
Salary
$36/hr
Location
West Union, Iowa
Posted
Jul 28, 2026
Application
Employer website
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Hiring organization

Gundersen Health System

We united with Bellin Health in 2022 to form Emplify Health. We are a not-for-profit, patient-centered healthcare network with headquarters in Green Bay and La Crosse, Wis. We deliver primary, specialty and emergency care in 11 hospitals and more than 100 clinics in Wisconsin,...

IndustryHospitals and Health Care
TypeNonprofit
Size5,001-10,000 employees
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Market context

Iowa nursing roles remain steady

In Iowa, nursing roles often stay competitive because healthcare employers need candidates who are already in an accredited RN program and hold required certifications such as BLS for Healthcare Providers and Mandatory Reporter training. This role may appeal to applicants seeking a monthly stipend plus licensure and board fee reimbursement. On this platform, job requirements and benefits are AI-summarized from the original job description, saving you research time; confirm your enrollment status, certifications, and training before applying.

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