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UnityPoint Health

Dubuque, Iowa

Delivers high quality care utilizing the nursing process while demonstrating knowledge and clinical skills of the specialty required on assigned unit in accordance with established policies, procedures and standards of care.

Eligibility
General NursingSign-on bonus

Posted Sep 12 · New grads welcomed

Shift and hours
Full-time days or nights · days or nights Shift: Full-time: Days or Nights Full or Part-time, Days or Night shifts
Unit and setting
Med/Surg, Acute Rehab, ICU, ER, OB, Geropsych · Hospital Openings in Med/Surg, Acute Rehab, ICU, ER, OB, Geropsych
License
RN license Current licensure in good standing to practice as a Registered Nurse in Iowacurrent RN licensure in good standing in Iowa
Term
Permanent FTE/Hours per pay period: .900.90 FTE

Do you qualify?

New grads
Welcomed RN New Grad Openings in Med/Surg, Acute Rehab, ICU, ER, OB, Geropsych
License
current RN licensure in good standing in Iowa Current licensure in good standing to practice as a Registered Nurse in Iowa Check your license
Certification
current BLS certification, maintained Must possess and maintain current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
Education
graduate of an accredited nursing program Graduate of an accredited nursing program (must obtain BSN within 12 years of hire)
Education
BSN within 12 years of hireAfter hire · must obtain BSN within 12 years of hire
Your six-month RN application plan

Start about six months before graduation. Some programs open earlier; use each employer’s application dates. See program calendars.

  1. 6 months before

    Shortlist units

    Check application windows. Gather clinical experience, references and your expected graduation date.

    Find residencies
  2. 4–6 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 jobs
  3. 2–3 months before

    Meet the unit manager

    Ask about overtime, a shadow shift, preceptor continuity and the schedule after orientation.

    Prepare your questions
  4. Around graduation

    Confirm your start

    Coordinate NCLEX, the required license and your start date. Get relocation and repayment terms in writing.

    Plan your license

What it pays

Against similar roles
In range for Iowa staff rolesIowa staff postings that state pay run $19/hr to $47/hr, the middle half $31/hr to $41/hr, across 465 postings.
Pay differential
Shift Differentials: 3pm-11pm is $5.00/hr and 11pm-7am is $7.50/hr Shift Differentials: 3pm-11pm is $5.00/hr and 11pm-7am is $7.50/hr
Weekend differential
Weekend Differentials: $7.50/hr for your every 3rd weekend rotation Weekend Differentials: $7.50/hr for your every 3rd weekend rotation
Sign-on bonus
$10,000
Extra pay
3pm-11pm $5.00/hr; 11pm-7am $7.50/hr
Extra pay
$7.50/hr weekend differentialevery 3rd weekend rotation
Bonus
$2,000/month stipend for 6 months Career Launch Agreement is offered to all new grads: $2,000/month stipend for 6 months prior to licensure, eligible for a $500 Bonus once boards are passed!prior to licensure
Bonus
$500 bonusonce boards are passed
Bonus
$10,000 sign-on bonus Sign-On Bonus: $10,000 for a 2 year commitment2 year commitment

Benefits

  • Benefitspaid time offpaid time off
  • Benefitsparental leaveparental leave
  • Benefits401K matching401K matching
  • Benefitsemployee recognition programemployee recognition program
  • Benefitsdental and health insuranceDental and health insurance
  • Benefitspaid holidayspaid holidays
More benefits (5)
  • Benefitsshort and long-term disabilityshort and long-term disability
  • Benefitspet insurancepet insurance
  • Benefitsearly access to earned wages with Daily PayEarly access to earned wages with Daily Pay
  • Benefitstuition reimbursementtuition reimbursement
  • Benefitsadoption assistanceadoption assistance

The role and schedule

Day to day
delivers high quality care using the nursing process
Day to day
consults hospital resources for specialized education Consults appropriate resources within the hospital to provide specialized education.
Day to day
prevents errors, accidents and infections; reports concerns immediately Demonstrates knowledge that patient and workplace safety is a priority by preventing errors, accidents and infections and reporting potential or actual concerns immediately.
Day to day
promptly completes documentation Promptly completes documentation to assure an accurate legal record of patient’s care.
Day to day
professional development, networking and research Continues professional development and involvement in professional activities that enhance nursing practice by sharing knowledge through networking and research.
Weekends
every 3rd weekend rotation
Employment
full or part-time Full or Part-time, Days or Night shifts
Details
teaching hospital with DAISY designation Location AttributesTeaching, DAISY

The workplace

UnityPoint Health logo
UnityPoint Health
Health system employer

Your fit

Questions to ask

  • Can you walk me through base pay range, differentials, and sign-on bonus repayment terms?
  • What should I expect for weekly hours, holiday, call, and rotation?
  • What orientation, preceptor time, and ongoing unit support are included?
  • How are patient load, floating, and staffing support handled day to day?
Build questions for this role

On your path

Med surg is open from year one. A broad first base while you learn which path pulls harder.

Original listing

Posted on UnityPoint Health’s careers page.

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OverviewRN New Grad Openings in Med/Surg, Acute Rehab, ICU, ER, OB, Geropsych Full or Part-time, Days or Night shifts New Grad Starting pay is $32.73/hr

  • Shift Differentials: 3pm-11pm is $5.00/hr and 11pm-7am is $7.50/hr Weekend Differentials: $7.50/hr for your every 3rd weekend rotation Career Launch Agreement is offered to all new grads: $2,000/month stipend for 6 months prior to licensure, eligible for a $500 Bonus once boards are passed! Sign-On Bonus: $10,000 for a 2 year commitment Why is Med/Surg a valuable start for new grads? Opportunities for Growth: Med/surg units offer a wide range of opportunities for growth and development. New grad nurses can learn a variety of skills and gain experience in different areas of nursing, which can help them advance their careers. Diverse Patient Population: Med/surg units provide care to a diverse patient population, which can help new grad nurses develop their clinical skills and gain experience working with patients from different backgrounds. Teamwork and Collaboration: Med/surg units require a high level of teamwork and collaboration, which can help new grad nurses build strong relationships with their colleagues and develop their communication skills. Critical Thinking and Problem-Solving: Med/surg units require nurses to think critically and solve problems quickly, which can help new grad nurses develop their critical thinking skills and become more confident in their abilities. Patient Advocacy: Med/surg nurses are often the first line of defense for patients, which can help new grad nurses develop their patient advocacy skills and learn how to advocate for their patients’ needs. 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. ResponsibilitiesDelivers high quality care utilizing the nursing process while demonstrating knowledge and clinical skills of the specialty required on assigned unit in accordance with established policies, procedures and standards of care. Consults appropriate resources within the hospital to provide specialized education. Demonstrates knowledge that patient and workplace safety is a priority by preventing errors, accidents and infections and reporting potential or actual concerns immediately. Promptly completes documentation to assure an accurate legal record of patient’s care. Continues professional development and involvement in professional activities that enhance nursing practice by sharing knowledge through networking and research. QualificationsGraduate of an accredited nursing program (must obtain BSN within 12 years of hire) Current licensure in good standing to practice as a Registered Nurse in Iowa Must possess and maintain current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.

What's around it?

In Dubuque, IA

Dubuque, IAFrom Census ACS 2024.

Living costs about 13% below the US average

Median rent
$948/mo
Household income
$65,845/yr, all local households, not nurse pay

See Dubuque, IA

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