Recovery Room RN - Registered Nurse
Waterloo, Iowa
Care for patients in our team oriented Post Anesthesia Care Unit. MercyOne is a trauma center.
- Shift and hours
- Days, may require evenings · 8-hour shift 1.0 / 40 hours, Days but may require Evenings. 8 hour shift40 hours a week
- Unit and setting
- Post Anesthesia Care Unit · Hospital Our RNs are a vital part of the post surgical team providing personalized care to patients of all ages.patients of all ages
- License
- RN licenseActive IA RN license
- Term
- Permanent
Do you qualify?
- New grads
- Welcomed No experience required
- License
- Active IA RN license Check your license
Preferred
- Education
- BSN preferred
Your six-month RN application plan
Start about six months before graduation. Some programs open earlier; use each employer’s application dates.
6 months before
Shortlist units
Check application windows. Gather clinical experience, references and your expected graduation date.
Find residencies4–6 months before
Apply as windows open
Apply before graduation when the program allows it. Keep the cohort date and license deadline with each application.
Explore new grad jobs2–3 months before
Meet the unit manager
Ask about overtime, a shadow shift, preceptor continuity and the schedule after orientation.
Prepare your questionsAround graduation
Confirm your start
Coordinate NCLEX, the required license and your start date. Get relocation and repayment terms in writing.
Plan your license
Why start this early?
Advocate describes a 6–9 month application runway for several regional RN programs. These milestones are a planning guide, not deadlines for every employer. See program calendars.
What it pays
Benefits
- BenefitsWellness programsWellness programs
- BenefitsEducation reimbursementEducation reimbursement
- BenefitsPersonalized health insurance plans including dental and visionPersonalized health insurance plans including dental and vision
- BenefitsPaid time offPaid time off
- BenefitsLong- and short-term leaveLong- and short-term leave
- BenefitsRetirement planningRetirement planning
More benefits (7)
- BenefitsLife insurance coverageLife insurance coverage
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
- Life insurance
- Health insurance including dental and vision
The role and schedule
- Day to day
- Assess, plan, implement and evaluate care of patients Assess, plan, implement and evaluate care of patients.
- Day to day
- Supervises and coordinates care provided by LPNs and PCAs Supervises and coordinates care provided by LPNs and PCAs.
- Day to day
- Facilitates communication with physicians, families and other team members Facilitates communication with physicians, families and other team members.
- Hours stated
- 1.0 / 40 hours, Days but may require Evenings. Start time will vary between 11am and 1pm. 8 hour shift
- On call
- call required Call required
- Details
- start time varies between 11am and 1pm Start time will vary between 11am and 1pm.
- Details
- 491 licensed beds across three medical centers With 491 licensed beds between the three medical centers
The workplace
You are looking at MercyOne in Waterloo and the wider Northeast Iowa network—Waterloo, Cedar Falls, and Oelwein medical centers with 491 licensed beds, 24-hour emergency care, and more than 2,500 colleagues. Waterloo Medical Center is an Area Level III Trauma…
Worth asking
- Can you walk me through base pay range and differentials?
- What should I expect for weekend, holiday, and rotation?
More questions to askFewer questions
- What orientation, preceptor time, and ongoing unit support are included?
- How are patient load, floating, and staffing support handled day to day?
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Your fit
On your path
Operating Room has an opening for new graduates. This employer welcomes new graduates for this role. See the posting’s qualifications and orientation details.
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- Employment type
- Full time
- Shift
- Day Shift
Position Purpose
Care for patients in our team oriented Post Anesthesia Care Unit. Our RNs are a vital part of the post surgical team providing personalized care to patients of all ages.
What you will Do
Assess, plan, implement and evaluate care of patients.
Supervises and coordinates care provided by LPNs and PCAs.
Facilitates communication with physicians, families and other team members.
Hours/
Schedule
1.0 / 40 hours, Days but may require Evenings. Start time will vary between 11am and 1pm.
- 8 hour shift
Call required
Minimum Qualifications
Active IA RN license
BSN preferred
No experience required
Position Highlights and Benefits
We care about your well-being, both physical and mental, which is why our benefit package includes:
- Wellness programs
- Education reimbursement
- Personalized health insurance plans including dental and vision
- Paid time off
- Long- and short-term leave
- Retirement planning
- Life insurance coverage
Ministry/Facility Information
MercyOne Northeast Iowa provides expert health care to eight counties. MercyOne Northeast Iowa provides excellent, personalized care close to home to the communities in the Cedar Valley. With 491 licensed beds between the three medical centers, each providing 24-hour emergency lifesaving care, MercyOne is there for you in critical moments:
- MercyOne Waterloo Medical Center, an Area Level III Trauma Center and an accredited chest pain center
- MercyOne Cedar Falls Medical Center, Community Level IV Trauma Designation
- MercyOne Oelwein Medical Center, Community Level IV Trauma Designation
With more than 2,500 colleagues, MercyOne is one of the largest employers in Northeast Iowa. MercyOne Medical Group – Northeast Iowa is made up of more than 30 primary care, pediatric, internal medicine and specialty clinics located throughout Black Hawk, Bremer, Buchanan, Benton, Butler, Fayette and Tama counties.
Our Commitment
Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.
What's around it?
Waterloo, IAFrom Census ACS 2024.
Living costs about 13% below the US average
- Median rent
- $923/mo
- Household income
- $57,480/yr, all local households, not nurse pay