Staff Nurse - Orthopedic Inpatient Unit - North Liberty Campus Nights

Description

All qualified candidates are eligible for a sign on incentive of up to $10,000

The new University of Iowa Health Care North Liberty Campus will opened in the Spring of 2025. This 469,000 square foot facility is home to UI Health Care's nationally recognized Orthopedics service line, offering comprehensive, coordinated, and accessible care across the outpatient, inpatient, and surgical venues. These state-of-the-art clinical facilities include a full-service community imaging center, laboratory services, physical therapy, retail pharmacy, and emergency department as well as an array of support services. The facility has been designed to support a superior patient and staff experience; excellence across our patient care, teaching, and research missions; convenient access to services; and engaging community partnerships. UI Health Care is seeking a welcoming, highly skilled, and collaborative workforce to be a part of the opening team for this superb new campus, and to help further our mission of : Changing Medicine. Changing Lives. ®

The North Liberty Campus is seeking passionate, driven individuals to join our dynamic team as we open our new inpatient unit. This fast-paced acute care unit is designed to provide exceptional care to a group of orthopedic patients. The team will care for individuals recovering from a wide range of orthopedic surgeries and procedures, such as joint replacements, fracture repairs, spinal surgeries, and more. With 36 large private patient rooms and cutting-edge facilities, we are committed to offering the highest standard of care to our community, helping patients recover and thrive.

At North Liberty Campus, we believe in the power of collaborative teamwork and providing holistic, patient-centered care. Every member of our team plays a critical role in ensuring our patients receive not only expert clinical treatment but also compassionate, personalized support to maximize their quality of life during recovery. If you are dedicated to clinical excellence and passionate about improving lives, this is the perfect opportunity to grow in a supportive, thriving environment.

Why Work With Us?

• Innovative Environment : Be part of a state-of-the-art facility with the latest technology, designed to deliver top-quality orthopedic care.
• Professional Growth : We are committed to your professional development by providing comprehensive resources and ongoing education to help you achieve your career goals.
• Team-Centered Approach : We foster a healthy, positive workplace where teamwork and collaboration are the core of everything we do, empowering our staff to make a real difference.
• Patient-Centered Care : We pride ourselves on offering individualized, compassionate care that focuses on the whole person, ensuring our patients feel supported throughout their recovery journey.
• Work-Life Balance : We understand the importance of balance, offering flexible scheduling options in a supportive environment that values your well-being.

At North Liberty Campus, you will be part of an exciting new chapter where your dedication and expertise will directly impact the lives of our patients. Join us as we grow and transform healthcare together!

A Staff Nurse will assess patients' nursing care needs, evaluate effectiveness of care provided, and integrate nursing theory and research into clinical practice.

Characteristic Duties of our Staff Nurses include but are not limited to :

Percent of Time : 50 to 100%

Schedule : Nights (Weekend + Holiday rotation)

Location : Medical Center North Liberty

Salary : $60,000 minimum at 100% effort to commensurate

SEIU Pay Plan :

Pay Differentials : Shift differentials for evening, night, and weekend shifts. Premium pay for additional shifts greater than 4 hours. Inpatient differential up to $5,000 per year based on percent time

Benefits Highlights : Fringe benefit package including paid vacation; sick leave; health, dental, life and disability insurance options; and generous employer contributions into retirement plans. Relocation Assistant available to qualified applicants

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Qualifications

Education Required

Experience Required

Desirable Qualifications

Application Process : In order to be considered, applicants must upload a resume (under submission relevant materials) that clearly addresses how they meet the listed required and desired qualifications for this position. Job openings are posted for a minimum of 14 calendar days. This position may be removed from posting and filled any time after the minimum posting period has ended. Successful candidates will be asked to provide five (5) professional references. Successful candidates will be required to self-disclose any conviction history and will be subject to a criminal background check and credential / education verification. Please reach out to : abagail-sojka@uiowa.edu with any questions!

This position is not eligible for University sponsorship for employment authorization.

Joining University of Iowa Health Care means becoming part of a world-class academic health system that offers a mission you can believe in, resources and support you need to excel, and a community where your impact is felt every day. We're providing patient care with expertise and compassion, advancing groundbreaking research, and teaching and training tomorrow's health care professionals. Together, we're changing medicine and changing lives across Iowa and beyond.

Enjoy exceptional health coverage, university-paid life insurance, robust retirement plans, generous leave policies, 24 / 7 support services, well-being resources, and access to our UI Health Care specialists and care teams.

Grow professionally with advanced training, leadership development, and tuition assistance. Enjoy a rich quality of life with world-class performances at Hancher Auditorium, Big Ten athletics, top-ranked public schools, and outdoor recreation.