RN - Psychiatric Registered Nurse
IA_MOQUAD01 Genesis Health System
MOQ - GMC West Central Park Campus
Posted Sep 23 · New grads welcomed
- Pay
- Not posted
- License
- RN licenseLicensure/Registration: Registered Nurse in Iowa; Registered Nurse in Illinois within 1 year
- Term
- Permanent
Do you qualify?
- New grads
- Welcomed
- License
- Licensure/Registration: Registered Nurse in Iowa; Registered Nurse in Illinois within 1 year
- Experience
- No experience required
Preferred
- Certification
- Training Preferred: Certified in Mental Health Nursing; Baccalaureate in Nursing
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 residencies →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 →2–3 months before
Meet the unit manager
Ask about overtime, a shadow shift, preceptor continuity and the schedule after orientation.
Prepare your questions →Around 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.
Pay isn’t listed.
The workplace
Worth asking
- Can you walk me through base pay range and differentials?
- What should I expect for shifts, weekly hours, weekend, holiday, call, 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?
Your fit
On your path
Psychiatric is open from year one. Behavioral health spans inpatient, emergency, and community settings.
Original listing
Posted on IA_MOQUAD01 Genesis Health System’s careers page.
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Employment Type
Full time Shift
At MercyOne, health care is more than just a doctor’s visit or a place to go when you’re in need of medical attention. Our Mission is based on improving the health of our communities – that means not only when you are sick but keeping you well. MercyOne Genesis serves a 17-county bi-state region of the Quad Cities (Davenport and Bettendorf, Iowa, and Rock Island and Moline, Ill.) metropolitan area and the surrounding communities of Eastern Iowa and Western Illinois.
But when it comes to clinical capabilities and quality, we exceed those geographical limits. We have earned distinction as a two-time national Top 15 Health System, and recognition for being in the top 1 percent in the nation for patient safety. Position Title : Registered Nurse Department: Psychiatric Shift: 3rd shift Hours: 3pm-3:30am Status: .9 (36 hours a week) Want to learn more about MercyOne Genesis?
Click here: MercyOne Genesis | Stronger. Together. As One!
Join the MercyOne Family! We are looking to hire a Registered Nurse for our Behavioral Health Unit.
As an RN at MercyOne, you will
Provides and directs safe, effective, and culturally-competent mental health care for children through aging adult patient populations Key accountabilities include: assessment, diagnosis, outcomes identification, planning, implementation, and evaluation of care using critical thinking and evidenced-based practice; adherence to the Professional Practice Standards as defined by ANA Active participation in quality monitoring and performance improvement activities General
Requirements
No experience required Licensure/Registration: Registered Nurse in Iowa; Registered Nurse in Illinois within 1 year Training Preferred: Certified in Mental Health Nursing; Baccalaureate in Nursing Special Training: Basic Life Support Education/
Licensure
Education
Associate's Degree Field Of Study: Nursing Colleagues of MercyOne Health System enjoy competitive compensation with a full benefits package and opportunity for growth throughout the system! Visit MercyOne Careers to learn more about the benefits, culture, and career development opportunities available to you at MercyOne Health System circle of care. 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.