Join our team in the Recovery Care Center (RCC), a 10-bed unit within our outpatient surgery program that cares for patients during the short overnight recovery period following scheduled surgical procedures. Patients recovering from surgeries such as joint replacements, spine procedures, mastectomies, thyroid surgeries, and urologic procedures typically stay one night before safely returning home.

Our RCC is designed as a short-stay surgical recovery unit rather than a traditional Med-Surg floor. Because patients discharge quickly, we maintain lower nurse-to-patient ratios so nurses can focus on post-operative monitoring, pain management, early mobility, and patient education to ensure a safe transition home.

This recovery-focused model allows nurses to spend more meaningful time with patients while seeing their recovery and progress in a short period, working closely with surgical, anesthesia, and interdisciplinary teams to support a smooth recovery experience.

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.

• Assess patient and family needs, develop individualized care plans collaboratively with the healthcare team, and provide education and referrals to ensure continuity of care.

• Deliver high-quality, holistic nursing care using the nursing process, critical thinking, and specialty-specific clinical skills in accordance with policies, procedures, and standards of care.

• Maintain accurate and timely documentation to ensure a complete and legally sound patient record.

• Delegate tasks and provide direction to other healthcare providers, holding team members accountable for their role in patient care.

• Promote patient and workplace safety by preventing errors, accidents, and infections, and promptly reporting potential or actual concerns.

• Uphold regulatory and organizational compliance, maintain required licensure and certifications, and demonstrate UnityPoint Health values in daily practice.

Education:

• Diploma from an RN program.

License(s)/Certification(s):

• Current licensure in good standing to practice as a Registered Nurse in primary state.
• Must apply within 90 days for licensure in secondary state.
• Must possess and maintain current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
• Must possess and maintain ACLS

*Specific offers are determined by various factors, such as experience, skills, internal equity, and other business needs.  The salary range listed does not include other forms of compensation which may include bonuses/incentive, differential pay, or other forms of compensation or benefits that may be applicable to this role.  
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