JumpStart RN - Procedural Short Stay

Trinity Health•MMCIA - MercyOne Des Moines Medical Center Central IA, IA

About The Position

The JumpStart RN Program enables nursing students to secure a full-time Registered Nurse position before graduation while receiving $2,500 monthly financial support payments during their final months of nursing school. This opening is for the Procedural Short Stay Unit, 9 South, a 16-bed post-surgical unit caring for PACU patients and people recovering from procedures. Most patients stay less than 48 hours. The unit is fast-paced, with high patient turnover and exposure to a wide variety of patient populations and clinical experiences. The team welcomes new graduate nurses and offers an opportunity to build acute care skills in a dynamic setting. Participants apply to an open RN position in their desired specialty, interview with nursing leadership, receive an offer, and sign a JumpStart agreement. The RN position is reserved until after graduation. Participants may work PRN while in school if desired. After graduation, they must complete the NCLEX-RN and obtain an RN license before transitioning into the full-time Registered Nurse position. The employer states its commitment to honoring every person's dignity and recognizing colleagues' unique perspectives, experiences, and talents. It is an Equal Opportunity Employer and considers qualified applicants without regard to protected characteristics or statuses.

Requirements

Currently enrolled in an accredited RN program.
Expected to graduate within approximately 6 months.
Eligible for RN licensure after graduation.

Responsibilities

Care for PACU patients and patients recovering from procedures in the Procedural Short Stay Unit.
After graduation, complete the NCLEX-RN, obtain an RN license, and transition into the reserved Registered Nurse position.