Staff Nurse - Night Trauma Urology/Transplant Surgery - 90%

UIOWA•Iowa City, IA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The University of Iowa Health Care Department of Nursing is seeking a Staff Nurse with Urology/Transplant Surgery experience, including microsurgery, open, and endoscopic procedures, to join the Main Operating Room Overnight Trauma Team. The position supports patients during the intraoperative phase of care in a fast-paced environment focused on exceptional care for surgical patients across specialties, with an emphasis on trauma and emergency surgery. The Main Operating Room has 30 operating rooms dedicated to adult surgical specialties and operates 24/7. The nurse works collaboratively to provide holistic, patient-centered care and clinical support. The nurse applies nursing principles to assess, diagnose, plan, implement, and evaluate patient care; coordinates care across settings; documents interventions and responses; supports patients and families; and collaborates with the multidisciplinary team. The role also includes contributing to unit operations, staff education, quality improvement, research utilization, and professional development, while maintaining confidentiality and practicing within legal and organizational requirements. This is a 90% position scheduled Sunday through Thursday, 1900–0730, with shift extensions and occasional on-call shift rotation. The listed minimum salary is $61,782 at 100% effort, with salary varying by experience and effort. Shift differentials are available for evening, night, and weekend shifts; inpatient differentials may be up to $10,000 per year, and OR premium pay may be up to $10,000 at 100% effort. The position is located at the University Campus. The role is not eligible for University sponsorship for employment authorization.

Requirements

An Associate's Degree in Nursing, Diploma in Nursing, 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.
Excellent interpersonal skills with patients and families, nursing staff, and interdisciplinary team members, demonstrated through written and verbal interactions.
General computer skills.
Current license to practice nursing in Iowa by the date of hire.

Nice To Haves

Baccalaureate Degree in Nursing or Master's Degree in Nursing.
If a Baccalaureate Degree in Nursing has not yet been obtained, active enrollment in a BSN program is desirable.
Knowledge of university policies and procedures.
Intra-operative experience and/or a recent (within the last 12 months) internship in an intra-operative area.
Recent trauma surgery experience.
CNOR certification.

Responsibilities

Apply scientific, behavioral, and humanistic principles to clinical practice and follow departmental standards and practice guidelines.
Assess patient health care preferences and expectations; apply nursing theory to assessment, diagnosis, treatment, and evaluation of responses to health and illness.
Develop and implement patient care plans based on patient condition, age, and psychological, educational, and socioeconomic circumstances.
Coordinate the continuum of care across settings, including transfer and discharge planning.
Implement nursing interventions and emergency care procedures in accordance with departmental policies, procedures, and protocols; follow universal precautions and help maintain a safe environment.
Maintain competency with equipment, medications, and procedures relevant to the patient population.
Document and report interventions and patient and family responses; evaluate multidisciplinary care and revise care plans based on evaluation data.
Assume accountability for patient care and for care provided by staff members under the nurse's direction; evaluate the quality of nursing care provided by other staff.
Communicate effectively and collaborate with patients, families, and health care team members in developing and implementing interdisciplinary plans of care.
Participate in unit, division, department, and hospital policy development; contribute to staffing solutions, cost containment, strategic planning, and unit-level decision-making.
Participate in projects and committees, computer application development, and other assigned tasks.
Develop, implement, and evaluate patient and family teaching plans; document teaching effectiveness and revise plans as needed.
Support orientation and ongoing education of nursing personnel and participate in teaching health care students, including serving as a clinical teaching assistant for senior nursing students when directed.
Participate in research utilization and quality improvement activities, integrate research findings into practice, and identify opportunities to improve patient outcomes.
Advocate for patients, maintain confidentiality, comply with the Nurse Practice Act and personnel policies, and apply Service Leadership principles to patient and customer relations.
Evaluate and validate performance with the Nurse Manager or designee, set work performance goals, and pursue ongoing learning and professional development.
Demonstrate effective interpersonal and communication skills, remain calm and constructive in conflict, and provide recognition and support to colleagues.