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New Graduate RN Nurse Residency- Home Care

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UnityPoint Health

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.

  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
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

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UnityPoint Health
Health system employer

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 ask
  • What 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

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?

In Muscatine, IA

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

See Muscatine, IA

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