Assists in managing the day to day operations of the unit utilizing quality, cost effective patient care principles.  Supervises, supports, and develops unit staff.  Consistently utilizes a holistic approach (considering physical, psych/social, spiritual, educational, safety, and related criteria, appropriate to the age of the patients served in the assigned service area). 

Now Offering a Limited-Time $20,000 RN Sign-On Bonus!
UnityPoint Health – Des Moines is offering a $20,000 sign-on bonus for full-time eligible RNs (Including Residents) hired or offered into acute inpatient roles between April 1 and October 31, 2026, paid in milestone-based installments.

Relocation Assistance: Up to $10,000 for full-time offers when relocating more than 50 miles.

Are you passionate about delivering exceptional care to a diverse patient population? Nurses on this floor care for individuals facing both acute medical diagnoses and general surgical procedures including: abdominal, colorectal, ENT, DIEP flap reconstruction, gynecology, and breast surgeries. You'll collaborate closely with our Physician Surgical Residency Program, contributing to a culture of learning and excellence while ensuring patients receive the highest quality care. If you're looking for a rewarding role where your skills make a real impact, we’d love to meet you!

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.

• Integrates the UnityPoint Health Des Moines Nursing Expectations of Performance in all aspects of care delivery and professional practice.  
• Manages daily operations of patient care. Contributes to the maintenance of high quality, cost effective services consistent with the needs of the users and the hospital’s budgetary guidelines.   
• Provides clinical leadership by directing, coordinating and delegating patient care in an organized manner, allowing for flexibility.  
• Acts as an interdepartmental liaison promoting effective multidisciplinary team work.   
• Collaborates with physicians and other health care team members to achieve optimal patient outcomes.   
• Remains competent and available to participate in patient care pertinent to clinical specialty.   
• Demonstrates personal and professional growth and promotes the same among team members.  
• Exhibits discretion and sound judgment in all aspects of the job.  
• Maintains awareness of applicable laws and/or regulations affecting patient care.  Remains current on law/regulation changes, recognizes implications to the organization and recommends courses of action to ensure compliance.  
• Assists in the development of policy/procedure and guidelines for safe, efficient operation of the department as needed. 
• Assists in developing annual budget, and takes appropriate action when appropriate to maintain control of department financial resources.   
• Implements evidence based practice strategies to meet the patient care needs.  Assists in the achievement of quality improvement objectives and takes necessary modifications for attainment of goals.   
• Interviews, orients, trains, schedules, evaluates, disciplines, and terminates staff with appropriate input.  Demonstrates the ability to fairly and consistently interpret, apply and follow personnel policies/procedures.  
• Represents UPHDM in a professional manner.  Promotes positive interpersonal relations and serves as a role model within the department and with hospital personnel.  
• Creates an environment that promotes staff empowerment.  
• Displays creativity and innovation when making recommendations for improvement in the delivery of services to the hospital.  
• Is able to instruct and lead the staff so that a high level of productivity is maintained, intervening when necessary to problem solve.  
• Demonstrates the ability to be fair and impartial while maintaining a professional relationship.  
• Consistently utilizes a holistic approach (considering physical, psych/social, spiritual, educational, safety, and related criteria, appropriate to the age of the patients served in the assigned service area).   
• Participates in interdepartmental projects for personal and professional development.

 Minimum Requirements 

• Education: Bachelor's degree. BSN preferred.
• Experience: One year experience as a registered nurse. Experience in specialty area preferred.
• License(s)/Certification(s): Current Iowa license as a registered nurse. Current BCLS (CPR). Valid driver's license when driving any vehicle for work-related reasons.
• Knowledge/Skills/Abilities: Must be able to communicate effectively with people of diverse professional, educational, and lifestyle backgrounds. Knowledge of basic computer skills. Multicultural sensitivity. Customer/patient focus. Critical thinking skill when using independent judgement in decision making.