New Graduate RN Nurse Residency- Home Care
Muscatine, Iowa
- Eligibility
- General NursingSign-on bonus
Posted Jul 14 · Closing date Sep 12 has passed · New grads welcomed
- Shift and hours
- Days
- Unit and setting
- Home Health
- License
- RN license Valid licensed driver with automobile insurance in accordance with state and/or organizational requirements.
- Term
- Permanent
Do you qualify?
- New grads
- Welcomed, residency program New Graduate RN Nurse Residency- Home Care
- License
- Valid licensed driver with automobile insurance in accordance with state and/or organizational requirements.
- Certification
- CPR: Maintain a valid Basic Life Support (BLS) Healthcare Provider Card with Re-certification.
- Education
- Graduate of State Board approved program for Registered Nurses.
- Also asks
- Strong interpersonal skills.
- Also asks
- Ability to work as a collaborative team member.
- Also asks
- Ability to understand and apply guidelines, policies and procedures.
- Also asks
- Strong computer skills.
Preferred
- Education
- QUALIFICATIONS PREFERRED: BSN or BS in health related field.
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.
What it pays
- Against similar roles
- In range for Iowa staff rolesIowa staff postings that state pay run $28/hr to $52/hr, the middle half $33/hr to $47/hr, across 337 postings.
- Sign-on bonus
- $10,000
Benefits
- paid time off
- parental leave
- 401K matching
- employee recognition program
- dental and health insurance
- paid holidays
More benefits (4)
- short and long-term disability
- pet insurance
- tuition reimbursement
- adoption assistance
Support on this unit
The posting does not state the assignment size, and nothing published names it for this unit.
- Orientation
- Residency program
The workplace
Worth asking
- Can you walk me through differentials and sign-on bonus repayment terms?
- What should I expect for weekly hours, holiday, and call?
More questions to askFewer questions
- What 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
Home Health has an opening for new graduates. This employer welcomes new graduates for this role. See the posting’s qualifications and orientation details.
Original listing
Posted on UnityPoint Health’s careers page.
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- Area of Interest: Nursing
- Salary Range: $32.73 - $49.09/hr*
- Sign On Bonus: $10,000
- FTE/Hours per pay period: 1.0
- Department: SN Visits- HC- QCMus
- Shift: Monday-Friday 8am-4:30pm rotating evening call and rotating weekend
Overview
RN Nurse Residency Program for Home Care
UnityPoint at Home
Muscatine, IA (50 mile radius-mileage reimbursement)
8am-5pm Monday through Friday
$10K Sign On Bonus for external hires
UnityPoint at Home is seeking RN students graduating 2026 to join our next cohorts starting in 2026 and 2027. Apply now and send your resume to our Recruiter, Macie at Macie. McCuddin@UnityPoint.org
Join Our Nurse Residency Program for In-Home Care!
- Are you looking to kickstart your career in a supportive and dynamic environment? Our Nurse Residency Program for In-Home Care offers a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience while providing compassionate care to patients in their homes.
- Receive extensive training and mentorship from experienced Professionals. We offer a supportive team, flexible scheduling and career growth opportunities.
Start your journey with us and make a meaningful impact in the lives of our patients. Apply today and become a part of our dedicated team!
Visit https://youtu.be/A9zQ0CHcTDc to hear more from our team members about our Nurse Residency Program.
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
Program Highlights
- A 12-month program to smooth transition into practice.
- A series of thoughtfully developed classes that will enhance skills in critical thinking, assessment, leadership and clinical decision making.
- Participation in this program is a part of the regular work assignment.
- Classroom instruction specific to the clinical area using a focused case study approach to learning.
- Clinical Experience under the guidance of an experience Preceptor.
- Ongoing continuing education and professional development opportunities.
- Dedicated nurse educators are available both during and following the program.
Nurse Resident Required Program Participation during the 12 month program:
- SIM Labs
- Monthly educational seminars
- Meeting touchpoints as scheduled
- Completion of Residency Project
- Completion of Residency Portfolio
Qualifications
- Graduate of State Board approved program for Registered Nurses.
- CPR: Maintain a valid Basic Life Support (BLS) Healthcare Provider Card with Re-certification.
- Strong interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work as a collaborative team member.
- Ability to understand and apply guidelines, policies and procedures.
- Strong computer skills.
- Valid licensed driver with automobile insurance in accordance with state and/or organizational requirements.
Qualifications preferred
- BSN or BS in health related field.
*Specific offers are determined by various factors, such as experience, skills, internal equity, and other business needs. The salary range listed does not include other forms of compensation which may include bonuses/incentive, differential pay, or other forms of compensation or benefits that may be applicable to this role.
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What's around it?
Muscatine, IAFrom Census ACS 2024.
Living costs about 12% below the US average
- Median rent
- $974/mo
- Household income
- $58,117/yr, all local households, not nurse pay