UnityPoint Health

Specialty RN

Cardiology Clinic - Penn Ave.

Des Moines, IA

Monday-Friday 8:30AM-5PM

Full-time + benefits

$5,000 sign on bonus offered to external or newly licensed candidates!

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.

We are seeking a knowledgeable and patient-focused Specialty Registered Nurse (RN) to join our Cardiology Clinic in Des Moines, IA. The RN will work closely with cardiologists, advanced practice providers, and clinic staff to provide high-quality, coordinated care for patients with a wide range of cardiac conditions. This position plays a critical role in patient education, clinical assessments, and chronic disease management.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide direct nursing care, including assessments, vital signs, ECGs, and cardiac monitoring.

• Assist providers with in-office procedures such as stress tests, echocardiograms, and pacemaker checks.

• Administer medications and injections, including anticoagulants and cardiac-related therapies, as prescribed.

• Educate patients on cardiac conditions, medications, lifestyle changes, and follow-up care.

• Triage patient phone calls and messages, assess urgency, and coordinate care as appropriate.

• Monitor patients for symptoms of heart failure, arrhythmias, and other cardiovascular issues.

• Document patient interactions and clinical interventions accurately in the electronic medical record (EMR).

• Collaborate with clinical and administrative staff to ensure smooth patient flow and timely care delivery.

• Adhere to clinic protocols, safety standards, and regulatory requirements.

• Participate in quality improvement initiatives, staff training, and team-based care planning

• Active Registered Nurse (RN) license in the state of Iowa (required).

• Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Nursing (BSN preferred).

• Minimum of 1 year of nursing experience (Cardiology, telemetry, or critical care experience preferred).

• Current BLS certification (required); ACLS preferred.

• Strong clinical assessment and communication skills.

• Familiarity with interpreting ECGs, lab results, and cardiac medications.

• Proficiency in electronic medical record systems (experience with [insert EMR name if known, e.g., Epic, Cerner, etc.]).

• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple clinical tasks in a fast-paced environment.