Staff Nurse - Surgical & Trauma Care Unit (3RC) - 60%25, Weekend Option Night Shifts

University of Iowa • Iowa City, IA

5d • Onsite

About The Position

The Surgical & Trauma Care Unit at University of Iowa Health Care is seeking a dedicated Staff Nurse to join their team. This unit provides patient-centered care for individuals with traumatic injuries and complex surgical conditions, including trauma, emergency surgical conditions, urologic surgery, and orthopedic surgery. The team fosters a holistic, patient-centered approach within a healthy work environment, emphasizing teamwork and providing resources for staff to excel. University of Iowa Health Care is recognized as one of the best hospitals in the United States and is Iowa's only comprehensive academic medical center.

Requirements

• 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.
• 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, including proficiency in managing multiple databases including Microsoft Excel.
• Current license to practice nursing in Iowa is required by date of hire.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

• Provide patient-centered care for patients with traumatic injuries and complex surgical conditions.
• Manage patients with traumatic injuries from events such as motor vehicle accidents and falls.
• Care for patients with multi-system traumatic injuries.
• Treat patients with acute abdominal emergencies including bowel obstruction, perforation, and infection.
• Manage complex wound care and surgical drains.
• Provide treatment for ostomy creation and management, and fistulas.
• Assist with hernia repair.
• Provide post-operative care for urological procedures.
• Care for patients undergoing urologic oncology and reconstructive surgeries.
• Manage complex catheter and urinary diversion.
• Provide care for patients undergoing reconstructive joint surgery (hip, knee, shoulder).
• Care for patients undergoing spine surgery.

Benefits

• Sign-on bonus up to $12,500
• Regular salaried position located in Iowa City, Iowa
• Fringe benefit package including paid vacation; sick leave; health, dental, life and disability insurance options; and generous employer contributions into retirement plans.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree