Staff Nurse - Orthopedics, Trauma, Spine Unit (3RC) - 60%, Weekend Option Day Shifts

About the role

The Surgical & Trauma Care Unit at the University of Iowa Health Care provides patient-centered care for trauma and emergency surgical conditions, urologic surgery, and orthopedic surgery. The unit is committed to fostering a supportive work environment where staff can thrive both personally and professionally.

Responsibilities

- Provide care for patients with traumatic injuries, multi-system injuries, acute abdominal emergencies, complex wound management, ostomy creation and management, fistula treatment, hernia repair, post-operative urological procedures, urologic oncology and reconstructive surgeries, complex catheter and urinary diversion management, reconstructive joint surgery, and spine surgery. - Work in a 60% weekend shift, with 24-hour coverage. - Work in the Roy Carver Pavilion (RCP).

Requirements

- An Associate’s Degree in Nursing, a Diploma in Nursing, a Baccalaureate Degree in Nursing, Professional Masters of Nursing and Healthcare Practice (MNHP), MSN/Clinical Nurse Leader, or a Master’s Degree in Nursing (MSN, MA) is required. - Current license to practice nursing in Iowa is required by date of hire. - Excellent written and verbal communication skills are required. - Demonstrates excellent interpersonal skills with patients/families, nursing staff, and interdisciplinary team members. - General computer skills are required, including proficiency in managing multiple databases including Microsoft Excel.

Qualifications

- Baccalaureate Degree in Nursing is highly desired. - Active enrollment in a BSN program is desirable if a Baccalaureate degree in Nursing is not yet obtained.

Skills

- Proficiency in managing multiple databases including Microsoft Excel. - Excellent written and verbal communication skills. - Interpersonal skills with patients/families, nursing staff, and interdisciplinary team members.

Benefits

- Regular salaried position located in Iowa City, Iowa. - Fringe benefit package including paid vacation; sick leave; health, dental, life and disability insurance options; and generous employer contributions into retirement plans. - Criminal background check and credential/education verification required.

Pay

- SEIU Pay Plan: [link] - Location: Roy Carver Pavilion (RCP)

Schedule

- Weekend option, Day shifts

Education Required

- An Associate’s Degree in Nursing, a Diploma in Nursing, a Baccalaureate Degree in Nursing, Professional Masters of Nursing and Healthcare Practice (MNHP), MSN/Clinical Nurse Leader, or a Master’s Degree in Nursing (MSN, MA) is required.

Application

A resume is required as part of the application process. This posting is for multiple openings and will be posted for 7 calendar days. At the end of the 14-day posting period, candidates may reapply to be considered for additional openings. Successful candidates will be required to self-disclose any conviction history and will be subject to a criminal background check and credential/education verification. Up to 5 professional references will be requested at a later step in the recruitment process. For questions or additional information, please contact Tiffany Perkins at tiffany-perkins@uiowa.edu.