RN Med Surg Acute Care

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

About The Position

The Acute Care RN provides safe, effective, and compassionate care to patients with varying levels of acuity. The role includes assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating patient care; coordinating with the interdisciplinary team; and supporting patients and families throughout their care journey. This is a full-time position with a 12-hour night shift. A sign-on bonus of up to $20,000 is offered based on experience: $10,000 for 0–1 years, $15,000 for 1–3 years, and $20,000 for 3 or more years. A relocation bonus is also mentioned, but its amount is not specified. The employer describes a commitment to honoring each person's dignity and recognizing colleagues' perspectives, experiences, and talents. It states that it is an Equal Opportunity Employer and that qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to protected status.

Requirements

  • Associate Degree in Nursing required.
  • Current Iowa RN license required.
  • American Heart Association BLS required.
  • ACLS required for units with telemetry monitoring.
  • Complete Mandatory Reporter training within 3 months of hire.
  • Basic computer skills.

Nice To Haves

  • BSN preferred.

Responsibilities

  • Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate patient care.
  • Coordinate care with the interdisciplinary team.
  • Support patients and families throughout their care journey.

Benefits

  • Sign-on bonus up to $20,000, with the amount based on experience.
  • Relocation bonus; amount not specified.
  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
  • 403(b) retirement plan with employer match.
  • Paid time off.
  • Flexible Spending Accounts.
  • Supplemental insurance.
  • Wellbeing benefits, including 6 free counseling or coaching appointments annually.
  • Auto, home, identity theft, pet, and permanent life insurance.
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