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UnityPoint Health

Fort Dodge, IA

Health system employer

Eligibility
GeneralSign-on bonus
Shift
Nights

Posted Jun 18

What the listing says

Role

Schedule
Nights
Weekends
Every third weekend
Term
Permanent
Setting
Hospital
Accepts
RN

Ratio not posted. Ask in the interview.

Pay

Sign-on bonus
$10,000

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About this role

Overview

Shift: 7:00pm-7:00am + every third weekend and two holidays per year

Full and Part-Time Shifts Available!

$10,000 Sign on Bonus for 0.8 FTE or above

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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

Conduct holistic assessments addressing physical, psychological, spiritual, socioeconomic, and environmental health using culturally and developmentally appropriate methods. Deliver compassionate, evidence-based, patient- and family-centered care across the lifespan, including acute, chronic, palliative, and end-of-life care. Communicate and collaborate effectively with patients, families, and interdisciplinary healthcare teams to ensure safe, high-quality outcomes.

Educate and empower patients and caregivers with teaching tailored to age, culture, health literacy, and readiness to learn. Demonstrate clinical judgment and accountability, revising care plans based on outcomes and safely delegating tasks within healthcare teams. Promote professional growth, safety, and resilience, participating in lifelong learning, self-care, emergency preparedness, and quality improveme

Qualifications

Education

Associate Degree or Diploma in Nursing required.

License(s)/Certification(s)

Current RN Licensure in State of Iowa or applicable compact state (must be licensed in state of residence) Must possess and maintain current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification and Advanced Life Support, (ACLS), completion of a hospital approved crucial care course

Experience

Patient Care Tech or Certified nursing assistance experience preferred, but not required

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Requirements

  • Associate Degree or Diploma in Nursing required.

Benefits

  • Sign-on bonus
  • 401(k)
  • Health insurance
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Paid time off

Place

City
Fort Dodge, IA
Median rent
$785/mo

rent and tenant-paid utilities · Census ACS 2024

Local household income
$60,649/yr

all local households, not nurse pay · Census ACS 2024

State price level
12% below the national average

Iowa index 87.8, where 100 is the national average.

Map showing the location of Fort Dodge, IA
Approximate location in Fort Dodge, IA. · © Mapbox © OpenStreetMap· Open the live map

Cost figures from U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis · 2024 Regional Price Parities · Census ACS 2024.

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About the employer

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UnityPoint Health
Health system employer

UnityPoint Health is a regional healthcare system operating across Iowa and Wisconsin, with a presence in Fort Dodge, IA. The system has earned notable recognition, including being named a 2025 'Best Employer' by Forbes in its annual 'America's Best Employers…

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