RN - Orthopedics

Area of Interest : Nursing

Salary Range : $32.73-$49.09

Sign On Bonus : $10,000

FTE / Hours per pay period : 0.9

Department : Surg / Ortho RI 6S- RI

Shift : Varied

Job ID : 171019

Overview

RN Inpatient - New Grad

Now Hiring December 2025 New Graduate Nurses

Openings in Cardiac Stepdown, Neuro / Oncology, Surg Ortho and Medical Inpatient departments

Full or Part Time, Days or Night shifts

New Grad starting pay is $32.73 / hr

Shift differential 3p-11pm is $5 / hr and 11p-7am is $7.50 / hr

$2,000 / month stipend for 6 months prior to licensure

$20K Sign on bonus for Full Time FTE (0.8 or higher)

Why is Med / Surg a valuable start for new grads?

Opportunities for Growth : Med / surg units offer a wide range of opportunities for growth and development. New grad nurses can learn a variety of skills and gain experience in different areas of nursing, which can help them advance their careers.

Diverse Patient Population : Med / surg units provide care to a diverse patient population, which can help new grad nurses develop their clinical skills and gain experience working with patients from different backgrounds.

Teamwork and Collaboration : Med / surg units require a high level of teamwork and collaboration, which can help new grad nurses build strong relationships with their colleagues and develop their communication skills.

Critical Thinking and Problem-Solving : Med / surg units require nurses to think critically and solve problems quickly, which can help new grad nurses develop their critical thinking skills and become more confident in their abilities.

Patient Advocacy : Med / surg nurses are often the first line of defense for patients, which can help new grad nurses develop their patient advocacy skills and learn how to advocate for their patients’ needs.

What sets our Quad Cities / Muscatine Market apart? It's our NEW "Commit to Sit" Program- As an RN Inpatient, participate in the "Commit to Sit" initaitve by spending 5 minutes daily with each patient to foster personal connections and enhanse compassionate, holistic care.

Why UnityPoint Health?

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.

Responsibilities

Delivers high quality care utilizing the nursing process while demonstrating knowledge and clinical skills of the specialty required on assigned unit in accordance with established policies, procedures and standards of care.

Consults appropriate resources within the hospital to provide specialized education.

Demonstrates knowledge that patient and workplace safety is a priority by preventing errors, accidents and infections and reporting potential or actual concerns immediately.

Promptly completes documentation to assure an accurate legal record of patient’s care.

Continues professional development and involvement in professional activities that enhance nursing practice by sharing knowledge through networking and research.

Qualifications

Requirements :

Diploma from an RN program.

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.

Work may occasionally require travel to other UPH facilities.

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• 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.