Staff Nurse - Adult Acute Care Unit (2JCP) - 60%25 Weekend Option Night Shifts

University of Iowa•Iowa City, IA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The University of Iowa Health Care's Department of Nursing is seeking a Staff Nurse (RN) for the 30-bed Adult Acute Care Unit (2JCP), part of the Medical Surgical Services division. The unit serves a variety of patient populations, including Family Medicine patients and specialized surgical patients in otolaryngology (ENT), oral surgery, and plastic reconstructive surgery. All rooms are private, and a multidisciplinary team works to provide excellent patient care. The unit's goal is to develop an individualized care plan for each patient and provide the support and care they need. This position is listed at 60% effort on the Weekend Option schedule, with night shifts, in Iowa City, Iowa. Salary is listed as a minimum of $61,782 at 100% effort, commensurate with experience; this amount excludes differentials. Shift differentials are available for evening, night, and weekend shifts, as well as premium pay for additional shifts greater than four hours. An inpatient differential of $10,000 per year is based on 100% time. Qualified candidates may be eligible for a sign-on incentive of up to $12,500. The University of Iowa Health Care is a comprehensive academic medical center and regional referral center. The position offers a fringe benefit package that includes paid vacation, sick leave, health, dental, life, and disability insurance options, and employer contributions to retirement plans. Relocation assistance is available to qualified applicants.

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

A Baccalaureate Degree in Nursing or Master’s Degree in Nursing is highly desired.
Active enrollment in a BSN program is desirable if a Baccalaureate Degree in Nursing has not yet been obtained.
Previous telemetry experience is desired.
Knowledge of University policies and procedures.