OB Transport RN PRN - Labor & Delivery
MercyOne
Des Moines, Iowa
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Posted Aug 4, 2026 · Last seen active Aug 5, 2026
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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
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…
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
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.
- 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
On your path
ICU / Critical Care is a first-year unit lane. The classic route: base year, then transfer in.
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