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Staff Nurse - Adult Psychiatry (1JPE) Weekend Option Nights

Adult Psychiatry (1JPE) Weekend Option Nights - Jobs@UIOWA Careers
Iowa, IA Full Time
POSTED ON 4/23/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 4/27/2026

Sign-on incentive: Candidates are eligible for a sign on incentive of up to $12,500 based on experience

 This state-of-the-art unit design features private rooms, natural light-filled spaces, open nurses’ station, and exercise rooms.  Innovative technology has been integrated into this space to promote a safe environment for staff members and patients.

John Pappajohn Pavillion (1JPE) is a 4-bed inpatient unit with 4 beds for adults experiencing psychiatric symptoms related to mood disorders, thought disorders and, in some cases, co-occurring intellectual disabilities with psychiatric overlay.  Patients are the most acutely ill and tend toward more dysregulated behavior than other adult units.  Behavior management plans are supported by psychology professionals.  The unit is routinely staffed with Registered Nurses, Psychiatric Nursing Assistants, and Behavioral Health Consultants within a treatment team that includes therapists, physicians, and social workers.

Percent of Time: 60%
Schedule: Weekend Option Nights
Location: Regular salaried position located in Iowa City, Iowa
Salary: $36,710 minimum at 60% effort to commensurate *This does not include differentials.  Salary will vary based on years of experience and percent of effort.*
SEIU Pay Plan: https://hr.uiowa.edu/pay/pay-plans/seiu-pay-plan
Pay Differentials: Shift differentials for evening, night, and weekend shifts. Premium pay for additional shifts greater than 4 hours. Inpatient differential of up to $10,000 per year based on percent time
Benefits Highlights: Fringe benefit package including paid vacation; sick leave; health, dental, life and disability insurance options; and generous employer contributions into retirement plans. Relocation Assistant available to qualified applicants. https://hr.uiowa.edu/benefits

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Relocation Assistant available to qualified applicants.

Education Required:

  • An Associate’s Degree in Nursing, a Diploma in Nursing, a Baccalaureate Degree in Nursing, Professional Masters of Nursing and Healthcare Practice (MNHP), MSN/Clinical Nurse Leader or a Master’s Degree in Nursing (MSN, MA) is required.

Experience Requirements:

  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills are required
  • Demonstrates excellent interpersonal skills with patients/families, nursing staff, and interdisciplinary team members as demonstrated through written and verbal interactions
  • General computer skills are required
  • Current license to practice nursing in Iowa is required by date of hire

Desirable Qualifications:

  • Baccalaureate Degree in Nursing or Masters Degree in Nursing is highly desired
  • If Baccalaureate degree in Nursing is not yet obtained, active enrollment in a BSN program is desirable
  • Knowledge of university and hospital policies and procedures is desired

 

Please attach a resume as part of the application process.  Job openings are posted for a minimum of 7 calendar days. This job may be removed from posting and filled any time after the minimum posting period has ended. For questions or additional information, please contact Maggie Fraher at Maggie-Fraher@uiowa.edu.

Successful candidates will be required to self-disclose any conviction history and will be subject to a criminal background check and credential/education verification.

References:

  • Five professional references will be requested and required at a later step in the recruitment process
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