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MercyOne

Des Moines, Iowa

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RNLabor & DeliveryMaternal CareCritical Care TransportNeonatal

Posted Aug 4, 2026 · Last seen active Aug 5, 2026

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The Specialty Flight Maternal Clinician provides advanced, specialized care to high-risk and critically ill pregnant and postpartum patients during helicopter transport. This role applies expert maternal and critical-care knowledge to rapidly assess, stabilize, and manage patients in the aviation environment under established protocols or direct medical control. When not in flight, the clinician serves as a maternal care resource, supporting clinical readiness, education, and high-quality standards. Primary responsibility is air transport, requiring immediate availability for dispatch.

Requirements

  • Associate degree in nursing required
  • Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred
  • Current Iowa RN license
  • Minimum of 3 years of experience as a registered nurse in a Level III Labor & Delivery Unit
  • American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) Provider Certification
  • American Heart Association Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) Provider Certification
  • Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) Advanced Provider Certification
  • Iowa Department of Health and Human Services Mandatory Reporter Child and Dependent Adult Abuse training within three (3) months of hire

About the employer

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Trauma Center

You are looking at MercyOne in Waterloo and the wider Northeast Iowa network—Waterloo, Cedar Falls, and Oelwein medical centers with 491 licensed beds, 24-hour emergency care, and more than 2,500 colleagues. Waterloo Medical Center is an Area Level III Trauma…

491 beds
2.5 Google rating
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What reviewers appreciate

  • Sign-on bonuses listed from $10,000 (Mason City medical unit) up to $15,000 (Clive rehab and Acute Care Resource Pool)
  • Relocation bonus available on the Acute Care RN Resource Pool for all experience levels
  • Benefits from day one on Mason City RN-Medical Unit postings (health, retirement, PTO, vision, dental)

What reviewers flag

  • RN BSN Glassdoor subset around 2.8/5 with lower pay/benefits and work-life scores than the company average
  • Waterloo reviews cite staffing shortages, high turnover, training gaps, and some bullying experiences
  • Local TV investigation reported multiple recent nurses raising patient-safety concerns
mission-drivenCatholic-affiliatedtrauma-readyflexible schedulinginternal mobilitymixed reviews

Living in Des Moines, IA

Des Moines offers nurses an affordable Midwest lifestyle with housing and utilities below national averages. The highly walkable Rowan neighborhood features affordable rents and is popular among retirees. Iowa's capital blends urban convenience with a relaxed pace, ideal for healthcare professionals seeking lower living costs without sacrificing accessibility.

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Metro price level · Des Moines area
91.7
8% below the national average
Median gross rent
$1,090/mo
rent and tenant-paid utilities

U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis · 2024 metro Regional Price Parities · Census ACS 2024

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