Registered Nurse Residency- Maternity- Mother/Baby- Methodist (October 2025)
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Job Location:
Des Moines, IA - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
27-08-2025
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Overview
Sign-On Bonus: $10000 for full-time offers
Full-Time Nights 7pm-7:30am every third weekend and holiday rotation
(October 2025 Start)
Level III Maternity Center and Obstetric Emergency Department caring for women across the spectrum of antepartum intrapartum and postpartum stages of pregnancy. Care is focused on the maternal-infant dyad to promote biological social and psychological relationships. Ability to collaborate with level III NICU if additional newborn support is needed.
Why UnityPoint Health
At UnityPoint Health you matter. Were proud to be recognized as a Top 150 Place to Work in Healthcare by Beckers 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 youre 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
Applications are accepted year round but we encourage you to apply during your last semester of nursing school. Start dates are dependent on licensure onboarding unit availability as well as your personal preference.
All newly licensed RNs with less than six months of acute RN experience at the time of application are required to participate in the RN Residency program. Newly licensed nurses must apply for Registered Nurse Residency.
How to Apply:
All candidates including current staff should apply by completing an online application for the Nurse Residency Position.
Reminder:Items needed to complete your application are:
- Online Application to Nurse Residency Position.
- Resume
- Student Stipend - Request
Responsibilities:Successfully functions as a Registered Nurse as defined in Iowa Nursing Regulations and Practice Act. Provides nursing care for patients and families and maintains a practice environment that reflects the ANA Code for Nurses Philosophy of Nursing at UnityPoint Health-Des Moines within the structure of the Professional Nurse Practice Model and in collaboration with other care givers.
For more information about the program and specific details please go to or if you have questions specific to your application or documents please contact the Nurse Residency Program at
Qualifications
Education:
- Graduate of accredited nursing program.
License(s)/Certification(s):
- Current licensure in good standing to practice as a Registered Nurse in Iowa.
Experience:
- Newly licensed nurse within the last six months or less than six months acute RN experience.
Other:
- Level 3 Medium Work: Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally and/or up to 20 pounds of force frequently and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.
- Completion of residency program within the first 12 months of employment.
Key Skills
- EMR Systems
- Hospital Experience
- Acute Care
- ICU Experience
- Hospice Care
- Workers' Compensation Law
- Home Care
- Nursing
- Catheterization
- Critical Care Experience
- Medication Administration
- Tube Feeding
About Company
As an integrated health system, we provide care throughout Iowa, western Illinois and southern Wisconsin in not-for-profit hospitals, clinics and home health settings.
