UnityPoint Health

Health system employer · Based in Fort Dodge, IA

A community hospital with national workplace honors and a major expansion underway, but employee reviews tell a more mixed story

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70
open roles, live count: $68k–$102k/yr
posted pay across 7 roles: 2.7
Google rating

Life here

What a shift at UnityPoint Health looks like

On the floor

What the day-to-day looks like

The system states a people-first culture with professional development, regular feedback, and staff well-being as priorities, guided by the ANA Code of Ethics and a Professional Nurse Practice Model. Shifts run 12 hours with every-third-weekend and holiday rotations. Employees report feeling personally appreciated and finding purpose in their work, though some Indeed reviewers cite a need for stronger manager support.

Shifts hiring now: Days 22 · Nights 7 · Rotating 3

Benefits

UnityPoint Health offers a Total Rewards program including paid time off, parental leave, 401K matching, employee recognition programs, dental and health insurance, paid holidays, short and long-term disability, pet insurance, early access to earned wages via Daily Pay, tuition reimbursement, and adoption assistance.

Who they are

UnityPoint Health–Trinity Regional in Fort Dodge carries Forbes and Becker's workplace recognition and is investing $39.8 million in surgery expansion, yet Indeed reviewers rate management just 2.9 out of 5 and flag pay and advancement as areas to probe.

Hiring days & nights & rotating
Sign-on bonus · 16 roles

More about UnityPoint Health

UnityPoint Health's core philosophy centers on 'Caring for people — it's what we do best,' starting internally with their own team members. The organization states it values every aspect of team members' lives, providing a welcoming environment, robust professional development, encouraging regular feedback, and prioritizing staff health and well-being. They aim to foster a 'culture of belonging' and authentic relationships where employees feel supported and cared for. Nursing practice is guided by the ANA Code of Ethics, UnityPoint Health's Philosophy of Nursing, and the Professional Nurse Practice Model.

Working here

Culture and working life

people-firstbelongingcaringcollaborativefeedback-drivenprofessional developmentwell-being focusedpatient-centered

What to consider

Indeed reports an overall rating of 3.5 out of 5 stars based on 1,377 reviews for UnityPoint Health. Detailed sub-ratings from Indeed show: Work-life balance at 3.4/5, Pay and benefits at 3.3/5, Job security and advancement at 3.1/5, Management at 2.9/5, and Culture at 3.3/5. Employees report appreciating a feeling of personal appreciation, a clear sense of purpose, and the ability to learn new things. Areas identified for improvement include support from managers. The system has received external recognition from Forbes (2025 Best Employer by State) and Becker's Healthcare (Top 150 Place to Work in Healthcare, multiple consecutive years).

The good

Named a 2025 Forbes Best Employer by State in Iowa and Wisconsin
Recognized as Becker's Healthcare Top 150 Place to Work in Healthcare multiple consecutive years
$10,000 sign-on bonus for full-time (0.8 FTE+) positions
Comprehensive benefits including tuition reimbursement, Daily Pay early wage access, pet insurance, and adoption assistance
Shift differentials: $5.00/hr evenings, $7.50/hr nights, additional $7.50/hr weekends
Culture emphasizing professional development, feedback, and staff well-being

The hard parts

Management rated lowest sub-category on Indeed at 2.9 out of 5 stars
Job security and advancement rated only 3.1 out of 5 on Indeed
Employees cite need for improved support from managers
Pay and benefits rated below average at 3.3 out of 5 on Indeed

The reality check

Before you decide

Quick facts

Relationship: Umbrella organization
Roles last seen active: Sep 10, 2026
Workplace photos: 5
Website: unitypoint.org ↗

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Units hiring now

Open counts come from the live roles below. Grouped as the postings state them.

Nephrology4 open
PsychDays 1 · Nights 1new grads · reported4 open
Med-SurgRotating 2 · Nights 1new grads3 open
Float-PoolDays 1 · Nights 12 open
OB/GYNDays 2new grads · reported2 open
Patient Case Managers & AdvocatesDays 22 open

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RN - 11T Intermediate Care; 0.7 FTE, Day/Night Shift

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UnityPoint Health

Madison, WI · Posted 2 days ago

RN
2-week orientation