Registered Nurse Residency-Orthopaedics-3West
West Des Moines, Iowa
Health system employer
RN
Sign-on bonusPosted Aug 20 · New grads welcomed
- Shift
- 12-hour nights
- Unit
- Orthopaedics
What the listing says
Role
- Schedule
- 12-hour nights
- Weekends
- Every weekend
- Orientation
- Residency program
- Term
- Permanent
- Setting
- Hospital
- Accepts
- RN
More role details
- Experience
- New graduates
Ratio not posted. Ask in the interview.
Pay
- Overtime
- $20/hr
- Sign-on bonus
- $20,000
- Relocation
- Help offered
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About this role
Overview
Shift: Full Time | 7pm-7:30am weekend and holiday rotation
Now Offering a Limited-Time $20,000 RN Sign-On Bonus!
UnityPoint Health – Des Moines is offering a $20,000 sign-on bonus for full-time eligible RNs (Including Residents) hired or offered into acute inpatient roles between April 1 October July 31, 2026 , paid in milestone-based installments.
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Relocation Assistance: Up to $10,000 for full-time offers when relocating more than 50 miles.
3 West Ortho has been recognized as Blue Distinction for the care we give to our total hip and knee replacement patients. We are a 34-bed unit that specializes in the orthopaedic population. We also have a wide variety of the medical/surgical adult population. We are a smaller hospital with a family atmosphere. Come be a part of our outstanding team we have here on 3 West!
Why UnityPoint Health?:
At UnityPoint Health, you matter. We’re proud to be recognized as a Top 150 Place to Work in Healthcare by Becker's Healthcare several years in a row for our commitment to our team members.
Our competitive Total Rewards program offers benefits options that align with your needs and priorities, no matter what life stage you’re in. Here are just a few:
- Expect paid time off, parental leave, 401K matching and an employee recognition program.
- Dental and health insurance, paid holidays, short and long-term disability and more. We even offer pet insurance for your four-legged family members.
- Early access to earned wages with Daily Pay, tuition reimbursement to help further your career and adoption assistance to help you grow your family.
With a collective goal to champion a culture of belonging where everyone feels valued and respected, we honor the ways people are unique and embrace what brings us together.
And, we believe equipping you with support and development opportunities is a vital part of delivering an exceptional employment experience.
Find a fulfilling career and make a difference with UnityPoint Health.
Responsibilities
Applications are accepted year round, but w e encourage you to apply during your last semester of nursing school. Start dates are dependent on licensure, onboarding, unit availability as well as your personal preference.
All newly licensed RNs and RNs with less than 12 months of acute RN experience at the time of application are required to participate in the RN Residency program.
Reminder: Items needed to complete your application are
- Online Application to Nurse Residency Position.
- Resume
Responsibilities
Successfully functions as a Registered Nurse as defined in Iowa Nursing Regulations and Practice Act. Provides nursing care for patients and families and maintains a practice environment that reflects the ANA Code for Nurses, Philosophy of Nursing at UnityPoint Health-Des Moines within the structure of the Professional Nurse Practice Model and in collaboration with other care givers.
For more information about the program and specific details please go to https://www.unitypoint.org/desmoines/nurse-residency-program.aspx or if you have questions specific to your application or documents, please contact the Nurse Residency Program at 515-241-6864
Qualifications
Education
- Graduate of accredited nursing program.
License(s)/Certification(s)
- Current licensure in good standing to practice as a Registered Nurse in Iowa.
Experience
- Newly licensed nurse or less than 12 months acute RN experience.
Other
- Level 3 Medium Work: Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.
- Completion of residency program within the first 12 months of employment.
Application details and notices
How to Apply
All candidates, including current staff, should apply by completing an online application for the Nurse Residency Position.
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Requirements
- Graduate of accredited nursing program.
Place
- City
- West Des Moines, Iowa
- Median rent
- $1,237/mo
- Local household income
- $86,594/yr
- Metro price level
- 8% below the national average
- Address
- 1660 60th St, West Des Moines, IA 50266, USA
rent and tenant-paid utilities
all local households, not nurse pay
West Des Moines area index 91.7, where 100 is the national average.
West Des Moines is a thriving suburb of Iowa's capital, blending residential calm with major retail and corporate hubs. The historic Valley Junction district offers small-town charm with local shops and community events, while Jordan Creek Town Center provides big-city shopping. Easy interstate access connects you to downtown Des Moines within minutes.
Cost figures from U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
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UnityPoint Health is a regional healthcare system operating across Iowa and Wisconsin, with a presence in Fort Dodge, IA. The system has earned notable recognition, including being named a 2025 'Best Employer' by Forbes in its annual 'America's Best Employers…
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