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Staff Nurse - Day of Surgery Admissions (DOSA) 90%25

University of Iowa·Iowa City, Iowa

$61,782 - $61,782/yrPart TimeOn Site0-2 yrsPosted 20 days ago
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Staff Nurse - Day of Surgery Admissions (DOSA) 90%25 · $61,782 - $61,782/yr

How this role compares

Computed from live listings

  • +3% vs. median posted salary for nursing roles in Iowa City, Iowa ($60,000, n=140)
  • 260 similar openings in the Iowa City area · median $60,000
$10,000 · p10p90 · $150,000
this role: $61,782median $60,000

Shaded band: the middle 50% of 140 posted nursing roles in Iowa City, Iowa salarys. This role sits in the 75th percentile.

About the role

Pay for this role is about 3% above the Iowa City, Iowa median for nursing roles.

The Staff Nurse will assess patient needs, develop and implement individualized care plans, and coordinate the continuum of care across settings. They will also provide leadership to the nursing team to ensure patient care standards and safety protocols are maintained.

University of Iowa Health Care Department of Nursing is seeking a Staff Nurse for Day of Surgery Admissions (DOSA) with Perioperative Services.

Position Summary

Assess patients' nursing care needs, evaluate effectiveness of care provided, and integrate nursing theory and research into clinical practice. Provide leadership to members of the nursing team in order to maintain patient care standards. Duties to include: Applies nursing theory to the assessment, diagnosis, treatment, and evaluation of patient responses to health and illness Assesses patient health care preferences and expectations. Collaboratively coordinates the continuum of care across settings. Develops patient care plan based on patient condition, age, and psychological, educational, and socioeconomic conditions that prescribes interventions to attain expected outcomes. Implements patient care plan according to patient priorities, which includes interventions identified through nursing diagnoses. Documents/reports interventions and patient/family response. Collaborates and integrates contributions of patients and families into multidisciplinary patient care plan. Develops, coordinates and implements transfer/discharge planning throughout episode of care. Implements nursing interventions according to department, division, and/or unit policies, procedures, and protocols to maintain safe environment for patients, visitors and staff. Follows universal precautions. Percent of Time: 90%25 Schedule: Hours vary between 0500-2030. Monday - Friday. No overnights, no weekends, no holidays.

Salary

$61,782 minimum at 100%25 effort to commensurate *This does not include differentials. Salary will vary based on years of experience and percent of effort.

Pay

Differentials: Shift differentials for evening, night, and weekend shifts.

Procedural

Differentials: Up to $5,000 per year (at 100%25 effort).

Location

  • University
  • Campus
  • Benefits
  • Highlights: Fringe benefit package including paid vacation; sick leave; health, dental, life, and disability insurance options; and generous employer contributions into retirement plans. University of Iowa Health Care—recognized as one of the best hospitals in the United States—is Iowa's only comprehensive academic medical center and a regional referral center. Each day more than 12,000 employees, students, and volunteers work together to provide safe, quality health care and excellent service for our patients.
  • Simply stated, our mission is: Changing Medicine. Changing Lives.®

Education An Associate’s Degree in Nursing, a Diploma in Nursing, a Baccalaureate Degree in Nursing, Professional Masters of Nursing and Healthcare Practice (MNHP), MSN/Clinical Nurse Leader or a Master’s Degree in Nursing (MSN, MA) is required Required Qualifications Excellent written and verbal communication skills are required.

Demonstrates excellent interpersonal skills with patients/families, nursing staff, and interdisciplinary team members as demonstrated through written and verbal interactions.

General computer skills are required.

Current license to practice nursing in Iowa is required by date of hire Desired Qualifications Baccalaureate Degree in Nursing or Masters Degree in Nursing is highly desired.

If Baccalaureate degree in Nursing is not yet obtained, active enrollment in a BSN program is desirable.

Application Process

In order to be considered, applicants must upload a resume (under submission relevant materials) that clearly address how they meet the listed required and desired qualifications of this position. Job openings are posted for a minimum of 7 calendar days. This job may be removed from posting and filled any time after the minimum posting period has ended. Successful candidates will be required to self-disclose any conviction history and will be subject to a criminal background check and credential/education verification. For questions, contact Faby Orozco at Fabiola-Orozco@uiowa.edu. This position is not eligible for University sponsorship for employment authorization.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a nursing degree (Associate, Diploma, Baccalaureate, or Master's) and possess a current license to practice nursing in Iowa. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, along with general computer proficiency, are required for this role.

  • associate degree
  • bachelor degree
  • postgraduate degree
  • Documentation
  • Leadership
  • Communication skills
  • Interpersonal skills
  • Computer skills
  • Clinical practice
  • Universal precautions
  • Discharge planning
  • Patient advocacy
  • Interdisciplinary collaboration
  • Patient care planning
  • Nursing assessment

Benefits

  • Health insurance
  • Dental insurance
  • Retirement plans
  • Paid vacation
  • Sick leave
  • Life insurance
  • Disability insurance

Posting details

Employment type
Part Time
Work arrangement
On Site
Experience
0-2 yrs
Salary
$61,782 - $61,782/yr
Location
Iowa City, Iowa
Posted
Aug 18, 2026
Application
Employer website
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Hiring organization

University of Iowa

Our WE CARE Values Welcoming: We have an environment where everyone has a voice that is heard, promotes dignity, and allows all to thrive in health, work, research, and education. Excellence: We achieve and deliver our personal and collective best in the pursuit of quality and...

IndustryHospitals and Health Care
TypeEducational
Size10,001+ 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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