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Registered Nurse-Surgery-Methodist

UnityPoint Health·Des Moines, Iowa

OtherOn Site0-2 yrsPosted 13 days ago
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Registered Nurse-Surgery-Methodist

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  • 268 similar openings in the Des Moines area · median $74,000

About the role

The Registered Nurse assesses patient needs and develops collaborative care plans while delivering high-quality perioperative nursing care. They are responsible for accurate documentation, delegating tasks to team members, and maintaining clinical standards within the surgical department.

Overview Indeed Virtual Interview Event |Tuesday, September 15, 2026 | 8

  • 30 AM – 3:30
  • PM
  • To register for an interview click here: Des Moines
  • Nurse
  • Recruitment
  • Event
  • Surgery-
  • Iowa
  • Methodist
  • Medical
  • Center
  • Schedule:
  • Days 6:30a - 5p,
  • Nights 8:30pm-7a,
  • Weekend
  • Package 6:30am-7pm Saturday and Sunday (Nights and weekend package requires minimum 1 year
  • OR experience)
  • Call: Must report within 30 minutes when called in Join the leading edge of healthcare at Methodist, the only Level 1 Trauma Center in the region! We pride ourselves on providing exceptional, team-based care to the vibrant community of Des Moines and beyond.
  • Here’s what we offer: We offer a variety of schedule options.
  • Extensive
  • Orientation: Dive into our comprehensive training program, including AORN’s Periop 101. Receive six months of in-depth training to ensure you are fully prepared.
  • Diverse
  • Surgical
  • Specialties: Expand your skills across neurosurgery, cardiac, orthopedics, general surgery, bariatrics, ENT, gynecology, urology, transplants, and robotics.
  • Dynamic
  • Environment: Thrive in a fast-paced department with a supportive, collaborative team.
  • Rewarding
  • Opportunities: We cater to patients of all ages undergoing surgical procedures at our top-tier facility. UnityPoint Health – Des Moines is offering a $20,000 sign-on bonus for full-time eligible RNs (Including Residents) hired or offered into acute inpatient roles between April 1 and October 31, 2026, paid in milestone-based installments.
  • Relocation
  • Assistance: Up to $10,000 for full-time offers when relocating more than 50 miles. Why UnityPoint Health? At UnityPoint Health, you matter. We’re proud to be recognized as a Top 150 Place to Work in Healthcare by Becker's Healthcare several years in a row for our commitment to our team members. Our competitive Total Rewards program offers benefits options that align with your needs and priorities, no matter what life stage you’re in.
  • Here are just a few: Expect paid time off, parental leave, 401K matching and an employee recognition program. Dental and health insurance, paid holidays, short and long-term disability and more. We even offer pet insurance for your four-legged family members. Early access to earned wages with Daily Pay, tuition reimbursement to help further your career and adoption assistance to help you grow your family. With a collective goal to champion a culture of belonging where everyone feels valued and respected, we honor the ways people are unique and embrace what brings us together. And, we believe equipping you with support and development opportunities is a vital part of delivering an exceptional employment experience. Find a fulfilling career and make a difference with UnityPoint Health.

Responsibilities

Assesses the needs of patients and families, providing appropriate teaching and making the necessary referrals to provide continuity of care. Develops an individual plan of care using a collaborative approach with the patient/family and health care team. Promptly completes documentation to assure an accurate legal record of patient’s care. Delivers high quality care utilizing the nursing process while demonstrating knowledge and clinical skills of the perioperative specialty in accordance with established policies, procedures and standards of care. Utilizes holistic approach (considering biopsychosocial, spiritual, educational, safety, and related criteria) appropriate to the age of the patients and families served in the assigned service area. Delegates and provides direction for other healthcare team members within their scope of practice and holds them accountable for their involvement in the plan of care. Utilizes critical thinking in developing nursing interventions while maintaining responsibility and accountability for the knowledge of conditions of assigned patients.

Qualifications

Education: Graduate of an accredited school of nursing or IA Board of Nursing approved nursing program. License(s)/Certification(s): Current licensure in good standing to practice as a Registered Nurse in Iowa Experience: Minimum of twelve months acute RN experience. All newly licensed RNs or RNs with less than 12 months of acute RN experience and who are interested in this department or any other Acute RN role within UnityPoint Health – Des Moines, are required to participate in the RN Residency program. Please search and apply for specific openings listed as "Registered Nurse Residency". For more information about the program, please go to: Nursing Residency | Des Moines Area Hospitals Other: Level 3 Medium Work: Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects. On-Call: Ability to participate in on-call shifts and respond within 30 minutes when called in.

Requirements

Candidates must be graduates of an accredited nursing program and hold a current, valid Registered Nurse license in Iowa. A minimum of twelve months of acute RN experience is required for specific shifts, and all new hires must adhere to hospital safety and on-call protocols.

  • bachelor degree
  • Documentation
  • Delegation
  • Critical thinking
  • Team collaboration
  • Clinical skills
  • Patient assessment
  • Patient care planning
  • Trauma care
  • Surgical assistance
  • Perioperative nursing

Benefits

  • Health insurance
  • Dental insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Short-term disability
  • Long-term disability
  • Relocation assistance
  • 401k matching
  • Parental leave
  • Pet insurance
  • Adoption assistance
  • Sign-on bonus
  • Daily pay
  • Employee recognition program

Posting details

Employment type
Other
Work arrangement
On Site
Experience
0-2 yrs
Location
Des Moines, Iowa
Posted
Aug 26, 2026
Closes
Aug 26, 2027
Application
Employer website
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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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