RN Acute-Y7 MedSurg-Methodist

Full-Time Nights every third weekend and holiday rotation

Now Offering a Limited-Time $20000 RN Sign-On Bonus!
UnityPoint Health Des Moines is offering a $20000 sign-on bonus for full-time eligible RNs (Including Residents) hired or offered into acute inpatient roles between April 1 and July 31 2026 paid in milestone-based installments.
Relocation Assistance: Up to $10000 for full-time offers when relocating more than 50 miles.

Younker 7 is a vibrant acute care unit specializing in patients with a wide range of medical diagnoses. Nurses on this floor care for individuals facing both acute and chronic conditions such as sepsis pulmonary disorders diabetes heart failure and electrolyte imbalances. This diversity offers a rich learning environment and the opportunity to develop expertise across multiple areas of medical care.

What sets Younker 7 apart is its strong partnership with the Physician Internal Medicine Residency Program. This collaboration places the unit at the forefront of innovative patient care initiatives making it an exciting place for nurses who value growth education and evidence-based practice.

Teamwork and collaboration are the cornerstones of Younker 7. Nurses here are part of a supportive forward-thinking team that thrives on communication shared goals and continuous improvement. If youre looking for a unit where your voice matters and your skills are constantly evolving Younker 7 is the place to be.

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.

• Provides and coordinates nursing care to patients utilizing the nursing process.
• Completes documentation to assure an accurate record of patients care.
• Utilizes critical thinking in making independent judgments and maintains responsibility for the knowledge of conditions of assigned patients.
• Collaborates with physicians and other professionals in planning and implementing care within hospital policy and legal limitations.
• Assesses needs of patients and families provides appropriate teaching to facilitate discharge planning and makes the necessary referrals to community agencies to provide continuity of care.
• Utilizes a holistic approach (considering physical psych/social spiritual educational safety and related criteria) appropriate to the age of the patients served in the assigned service area.
• Demonstrates initiative to improve quality of care patient and employee safety and customer service.

Education:

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing or IA Board of Nursing approved nursing program.

License(s)/Certification(s):

• Current licensure in good standing to practice as a Registered Nurse in Iowa

Experience:

• Minimum of twelve months acute RN experience.
  • All newly licensed RNs or RNs with less than 12 months of acute RN experience and who are interested in this department or any other Acute RN role within UnityPoint Health Des Moines are required to participate in the RN Residency program. Please search and apply for specific openings listed as Registered Nurse Residency. For more information about the program please go to: Nursing Residency Des Moines Area Hospitals

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.