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Overview

Now Hiring 2025 New Graduate Nurses with graduation dates in May, August and December.

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

$10K Sign on bonus

Find your career at UnityPoint in one of the following units :

• Cardiac Treatment Unit
• Cardiac Stepdown
• Cath Lab
• Clinical Resource Team (Float Pool)
• Emergency Department
• ICU
• Infusion
• Maternal Services (L&D, Mother-Baby, NSCU)
• Endoscopy
• Recovery Care Center
• Mental Health Inpatient / Substance Use Disorder
• Acute Med Neuro / Medical Oncology
• Surg / Ortho
• Surgical Services (OR, Ambulatory, PACU, Recovery Care Center)

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 :

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• Expect paid time off, parental leave, 401K matching and an employee recognition program .
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• Dental and health insurance, paid holidays, short and long-term disability and more. We even offer pet insurance for your four-legged family members.
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• 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

Program Highlights

• A 12-month program to support you in the transition into professional practice.
• A series of thoughtfully developed sessions that will enhance skills in critical thinking, assessment, leadership and clinical decision making.
• Participation in this program is a part of the regular work assignment.
• Connect with other new graduate nurses from across all care areas within the hospital setting.
• Opportunities to develop evidence-based practice improvements that directly impact your care area.
• Ongoing continuing education and professional development opportunities.
• Dedicated nurse educators are available both during and following the program.

Nurse Resident Required Program Participation during the 12 month program :

• Monthly cohort meetings
• Monthly self paced program content
• Completion of Residency Project

Qualifications

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.

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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.