Lead Registered Nurse (RN) - Inpatient | Emergency Services - WEP+ Nights

Are you ready to take the next step in your nursing career? Story Medical Center is seeking a Lead Registered Nurse (RN) to join our Inpatient and Emergency Services team. This role offers the opportunity to provide exceptional patient care while stepping into a leadership role that supports both patients and staff during each shift.

Why Story Medical?

At Story Medical Center, our mission is simple: We deliver healthcare excellence by listening to, partnering with, and caring for the communities of Story County – one person, one experience, one story at a time. We are a community-focused critical access hospital where teamwork, compassion, and quality care come first.

What You’ll Do

As a Lead RN, you will:

• Provide leadership and supervision for Inpatient and Emergency Services during scheduled shifts.

• Ensure the delivery of safe, high-quality patient care in alignment with physician orders, nursing practice standards, and hospital policies.

• Serve as the go-to resource in the absence of the department supervisor or director.

• Step into staffing gaps and provide direct patient care in both the Inpatient and Emergency departments.

• Assist with staffing evaluations, adjusting needs to balance patient care and labor resources.

• Act as a liaison between nursing staff, physicians, administration, and other departments.

• Direct emergency medical situations using ACLS guidelines until a physician arrives.

What We’re Looking For

• Education: Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.

• Licensure/Certifications:

  • Current unrestricted Iowa RN license.

  • BLS (within 30 days of hire).

  • ACLS & PALS (or ENPC) within 90 days.

  • TNCC within 6 months.

  • Mandatory Reporter certification (Dependent Adult & Child Abuse) within 30 days.

• Experience: Minimum 2 years of acute, critical care, and/or emergency department nursing.

• Skills: Strong critical thinking, leadership, and organizational skills. Proficiency with computers; Epic EMR experience preferred.

Additional Details:

Department: Inpatient and Skilled Unit | Emergency Services

Employment Type: Full-Time

Schedule: Three Shifts per week Friday, Saturday, Sunday 7:00pm - 7:00am

Salary Range: $35.63 - $53.45 (competitive and commensurate with experience)

Why You’ll Love Working Here

At Story Medical, you’ll find a collaborative, mission-driven environment that values:

• Service – providing exceptional care to every patient, every time.

• Teamwork – working together for the greater good.

• Openness – communicating with respect and transparency.

• Relationships – building meaningful connections with patients and colleagues.

• Your Story – supporting your growth and recognizing your unique contributions.

Join Us

If you are a dedicated nurse looking for an opportunity to grow your leadership skills while making a meaningful impact in your community, we encourage you to apply today!

Work Authorization: Please note that Story County Medical Center will only employ individuals who are legally authorized to work in the United States. This position does not offer sponsorship for work authorization. Candidates with temporary visas such as E, F-1, H-1, H-2, L, B, J, or TN, or those who require sponsorship for work authorization now or in the future, are not eligible for hire at this time.