Registered Nurse (Weekend Package) – Emergency Services (Part-time)

Monroe County Hospital & Clinics is proud to be named a TOP Workplace by the Des Moines Register for the tenth year in a row, earning 5th place among mid-sized employers in 2025. We’re also honored to receive the #1 Overall Award for Employee Training, recognizing our commitment to staff growth and development, along with the prestigious USA Today Top Workplace award. At MCHC, we put people first – our patients, our employees, and our community.

Do you want to let us know you are interested in this job without filling out an application? Want more details on pay and benefits? Would you rather email us your resume? Go for it! Email us at hr@mchalbia.com. We would love to hear from you!

Job Schedule

Part-time: Saturday and Sunday working 9:00 a.m. – 9:30 p.m. and will cover every 6th weekend for the WEP Nurse (7:00 a.m. – 7:30 p.m. Friday, Saturday, and Sunday).

This position has the option of working 5 out of 6 weekends or 48 out of 52 weekends. Working 5 out of 6 weekends earns 140% of an employees base wage and working 48 out of 52 weekends earns 150% of an employees base wage. Any PTO used will be paid out at the employees weekend package rate. Shift differential is $1.50 per hour from 3:00 p.m. – 11:00 p.m. and $4.00 per hour from 11:00 p.m. – 7:00 a.m., with the requirement that you work at least four hours during these hours.

Job Description

Primary duties for this position include:

• Develops a written plan of care based on assessment data following established standards and protocols of care. Maintains and revises the plan as needed.
• Performs general nursing care to patients, administers prescribed medications, and administers treatments in accordance with nursing standards and protocols.
• Assesses patients and documents thoroughly. Notifies physician when status change dictates.
• Documents pertinent observations including safety needs and effective interventions.
• Provides patient education and discharge planning.
• Provides a concise, factual report of patient condition to the next nursing shift prior to leaving the unit.
• Demonstrates knowledge of and adherence to all OSHA and infection control policies.
• Satisfactory completion of on-the-job orientation and competency skills checklist.
• Regular and reliable attendance.
• Ongoing compliance with MCHC educational and training requirements.
• Adheres to the MCHC mission, vision, values, and Standards of Behavior.
• Maintains patient and hospital confidentiality.
• Promotes and maintains positive relationships with patients, visitors, coworkers, and providers.
• Actively participates in department huddles, in-services, meetings, and educational opportunities.
• Follows all departmental policies and procedures and adheres to departmental budget.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Current and unrestricted licensure as a registered nurse by the Iowa Board of Nursing.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) and Mandatory reporting certified or within 90 days of hire.
• ACLS, PALS, and TNCC certified or within one year of hire.
• Overall attention to detail, organizational ability, and ability to prioritize.
• The ability to work in teams and communicate accurately and clearly.
• Computer experience using Microsoft Office Excel, Word and Outlook.
• Proficient in English in order to communicate with patients, families, and other caregivers.

Preferred Education and Experience

• Previous experience in an Emergency Room setting.

Monroe County Hospital & Clinics offers an excellent benefits package including but not limited to:

• Reliance Voluntary Insurance Plans
• Life Insurance
• IPERS
• Generous PTO Package (8 hours of PTO will be added to PTO Bank upon hire)

DCI checks required. E.O.E