Registered Nurse Residency-3E Med​/Surg-Lutheran

Posted: 01/11/2026

Area of Interest:
Nursing
Sign On Bonus: $10,000
FTE/Hours per pay period: 1.0
Department:
Med/Surg 3E
- Luth

Shift: Days and/or Nights, every 3rd weekend and every other weekend, 36 hours/week
Job

Nurse Residency - 3 East Medical/Surgical - Lutheran

Shifts:

Days or Nights, every 3rd weekend and holiday rotation
Benefits Eligible

• Shift Differential for qualifying shifts
• Full Time Sign-On Bonus: $10,000 paid over 2 years
• 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. Pet insurance included
• Early access to earned wages with Daily Pay
• Tuition reimbursement to help further your career
• Adoption assistance to help you grow your family
• Support and development opportunities as part of an exceptional employment experience

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.

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.

• All candidates, including current staff, should apply by completing an online application for the Nurse Residency Position.
• Online Application to Nurse Residency Position.
• Resume
• Student Stipend - Request

For more information about the program and specific details please go to https://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). or if you have questions specific to your application or documents, please contact the Nurse Residency Program at

• 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.

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