Travel RN - UnityPoint Health (Med/Surg and OB/L&D)

UnityPoint Health

$0.01/Hr.-$999.99/Hr.

parental leave, paid time off, paid holidays, tuition reimbursement, 401(k)

United States, Iowa, West Des Moines

1776 West Lakes Parkway (Show on map)

Apr 04, 2025

Area of Interest: Nursing
FTE/Hours per pay period: 0.9
Department: Nursing Float- Resource Pool
Shift: Shifts vary and we are flexible
Job ID: 161817

UnityPoint Health Information

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.

Overview

Why UnityPoint Health?

Culture - At UnityPoint Health, you Come for a fulfilling career and experience a culture guided by uncompromising values and unwavering belief in doing what's right for the people we serve.
Benefits - Our competitive Total Rewards program offers benefits options like 401K match, paid time off and education assistance that align with your needs and priorities, no matter what life stage you're in.
Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Commitment - We're committed to ensuring you have a voice that is heard regardless of role, race, gender, religion, or sexual orientation.
Development - We believe equipping you with support and development opportunities is an essential part of delivering a remarkable employment experience.
Community Involvement - Be an essential part of our core purpose-to improve the health of the people and communities we serve.

To learn more about this opportunity: https://www.unitypoint.org/traveling-jobs.aspx

Responsibilities

Clinical Excellence/Patient Care

Conducts all aspects of the job in an ethical manner in support of the hospital's commitment to ethical behavior in all areas of personal and professional activity
Assists nursing with plan of care development and integrates a multidisciplinary approach
Delegates tasks and responsibilities to other department associates and assumes responsibility for follow-up and collaboration
Implements Nursing procedures according to departmental standards, hospital protocol and procedures and within scope of practice
Continually evaluates outcomes of Nursing care by assessing patient/family responses and updating patient care to reflect changes in needs
Successfully completes the hospital and department orientation and the annual hospital and department specific competencies

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements Identify items that are minimally required to perform the essential functions of this position.	Preferred or Specialized Not required to perform the essential functions of the position.
Education:	Graduate of an accredited nursing program	BSN degree
Experience:	One (1) year of hospital clinical experience.
License(s)/Certification(s):	Current licensure in good standing to practice as a Registered Nurse. Dual licensure is required for this position: 1. Licensure in the state of Illinois 2. Licensure in a Compact State to enable practice in Iowa and Wisconsin. New hires who are not dual licensed in will have 90 days from date of hire to obtain and submit proof of dual licensure. (Proof of application for dual licensure is acceptable within the 90 day window if licensure processing has not been completed at the state level). Must possess and maintain current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification. Unit specific additional functions will be addressed in the competency checklist specific to the assigned unit. Valid driver's license when driving any vehicle for work-related reasons.	Possess and maintain current Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) if working on a unit with pediatric patients. Possess and maintain current Trauma Nursing Core Course (TNCC). Possess and maintain current NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS). Possess and maintain current Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) Certification within 6 months of hire if working on telemetry, ICU, ER units.
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:	Writes, reads, comprehends and speaks fluent English. Multicultural sensitivity. Microsoft Office - basic computer skills. Customer/patient focused. Critical thinking skills using independent judgment in making decisions.
Other:	Use of usual and customary equipment used to perform essential functions of the position. Work will require travel to other UPH facilities/hospitals. Required to drive your own vehicle for business purposes.