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UnityPoint Health

Dubuque, Iowa

Health system employer

Sign-on bonus

Posted Sep 4

Shift
12-hour nights
Hours a week
36
Unit
ICU

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Role

Schedule
12-hour nights · 36 hours
Weekends
Every third weekend
Term
Permanent
Setting
Hospital
Accepts
RN

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Pay

Sign-on bonus
$10,000

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About this role

Overview

Sign-On Bonus: $10,000

Shift: Full-time, nights 7:00 pm - 7:00 am, for 72 hours per pay period, holiday and every third weekend rotation

Join our dynamic critical care team!

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As an ICU Registered Nurse , you will provide complex, lifesaving care to critically ill patients. You’ll monitor vital signs, administer medications, coordinate with physicians and care teams, and support patients’ families during challenging times.

Seize this opportunity to be part of a team that makes a real difference in patients’ lives!

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

Deliver safe, evidence-based nursing care to critically ill patients.

Monitor and assess patient conditions, respond rapidly to changes, and implement care plans.

Administer medications, IV therapies, and advanced life-support interventions.

Collaborate with physicians, respiratory therapists, and other team members to optimize patient outcomes.

Educate and support patients’ families with compassion and clear communication.

Maintain accurate, timely documentation in accordance with policies and regulations.

Qualifications

Education

  • Graduate of accredited nursing program (must obtain BSN within 12 years of hire)

License(s)/Certifiation(s)

  • Current licensure in good standing to practice as a Registered Nurse in Iowa
  • Must possess and maintain current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification or within three (3) months from date of hire
  • Must possess and maintain current Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification or within six (6) months from date of hire
  • Must possess and maintain current Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification or within six (6) months from date of hire
  • Must possess and maintain current Pediatric Emergency Assessment, Recognition and Stabilization (PEARS) certification or within 1 year of date of hire

Ready to make a difference? Apply now and be part of a team with FOCUS VALUES that Foster Unity, Champion Excellence, Seize Opportunities, and Owns the Moment with our team members and our patients in every interaction.

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Requirements

  • Graduate of accredited nursing program (must obtain BSN within 12 years of hire)

Place

City
Dubuque, Iowa
Median rent
$948/mo

rent and tenant-paid utilities · Census ACS 2024

Local household income
$65,845/yr

all local households, not nurse pay · Census ACS 2024

Metro price level
13% below the national average

Dubuque area index 87.3, where 100 is the national average.

Perched along the Mississippi River amid scenic limestone bluffs, Dubuque blends small-town warmth with historic riverfront charm. Nurses drawn to quieter Midwestern living will find a tight-knit community, modest traffic, and easy access to outdoor recreation along the river and surrounding hills.

Map showing the location of Dubuque, IA
Approximate location in Dubuque, IA. · © Mapbox © OpenStreetMap· Open the live map

Cost figures from U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis · 2024 metro Regional Price Parities.

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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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  • How are patient load, floating, and staffing support handled day to day?
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