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Registered Nurse Residency- Maternity- Labor/Delivery- Methodist (Summer 2026)

UnityPoint Health
$32.73/Hr.-$49.09/Hr.
parental leave, paid time off, paid holidays, tuition reimbursement, 401(k), relocation assistance
United States, Iowa, Des Moines
1200 Pleasant Street (Show on map)
Feb 15, 2026
Area of Interest: Nursing Sign On Bonus: $10,000 FTE/Hours per pay period: 0.9 Department: Labor and Delivery- Meth Shift: Full-Time Nights 7pm-7:30am, every third weekend and holiday rotation Job ID: 178621 Overview Full-Time Nights 7pm-7:30am, every third weekend and holiday rotation (Summer 2026) Sign-On Bonus: $10,000 for full-time offers Relocation Assistance: $10,000 for full-time offers if relocating more than 50 miles Join the dedicated team at Iowa Methodist Medical Center's Level III Maternity Center and Obstetric Emergency Department, where you'll provide compassionate, evidence-based care for women across the antepartum, intrapartum, and postpartum stages of pregnancy. Our focus on the maternal-infant dyad means you'll play a vital role in promoting biological, social, and psychological bonding during one of life's most meaningful experiences. Why You'll Love This Role Comprehensive Care: Support mothers and babies through every stage of pregnancy and birth, including high-risk situations. Collaborative Environment: Work closely with obstetricians, midwives, and specialists, and partner with our Level III NICU for advanced newborn care when needed. Cutting-Edge Practice: Utilize the latest evidence-based protocols, including skin-to-skin care, family-centered birth plans, and emergency readiness. Professional Growth: Access continuing education, leadership pathways, and opportunities to specialize in maternal-fetal medicine. Team Culture: Join a supportive, multidisciplinary team committed to excellence and compassionate care. If you're passionate about empowering families and delivering exceptional maternity care, Iowa Methodist Medical Center's Labor & Delivery Unit is the place for you! 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 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 https://www.unitypoint.org/desmoines/nurse-residency-program.aspx or if you have questions specific to your application or documents, please contact the Nurse Residency Program at 515-241-6864 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.