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RN-Acute Care

UnityPoint Health
Fort Dodge, IA Full Time
POSTED ON 10/11/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 11/17/2026
  • Area of Interest: Nursing
  • Sign On Bonus: $10,000
  • FTE/Hours per pay period: 0.9
  • Department: Center for Acute Care - 3N
  • Shift: 7:00pm-7:00am every third weekend & 2 holidays per year
  • Job ID: 184342

Overview

Shift: Full-Time and Part-Time Available!

  • 7:00pm-7:00am every third weekend and two holidays per year
  • 6:45am-7:15pm two holidays per year

$10,000 Sign on Bonus for 0.8 FTE or above

Join our dynamic Acute Care Unit team as a Registered Nurse where every shift is an opportunity to make a real difference in patients’ lives while working in a fast-paced, supportive, and collaborative environment. In this role, you will use your clinical expertise, critical thinking, and compassionate care skills to plan, coordinate, and implement individualized patient care, support patients and families through every step of their healthcare journey, and confidently respond to urgent situations with sound independent judgment.

If you’re a passionate RN who thrives under pressure, loves meaningful patient connections, and is ready to bring energy and excellence to every shift, we’d love to meet you - scrub in, bring your stethoscope, and let’s make a difference together!

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

  • Conduct holistic assessments addressing physical, psychological, spiritual, socioeconomic, and environmental health using culturally and developmentally appropriate methods.
  • Deliver compassionate, evidence-based, patient- and family-centered care across the lifespan, including acute, chronic, palliative, and end-of-life care.
  • Communicate and collaborate effectively with patients, families, and interdisciplinary healthcare teams to ensure safe, high-quality outcomes.
  • Educate and empower patients and caregivers with teaching tailored to age, culture, health literacy, and readiness to learn.
  • Demonstrate clinical judgment and accountability, revising care plans based on outcomes and safely delegating tasks within healthcare teams.
  • Promote professional growth, safety, and resilience, participating in lifelong learning, self-care, emergency preparedness, and quality improvement.

Qualifications

Education:

  • Associate Degree or Diploma in Nursing required.

License(s)/Certification(s):

  • Current RN Licensure in State of Iowa or applicable compact state (must be licensed in state of residence)
  • Must possess and maintain current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification and Advanced Life Support, (ACLS), completion of a hospital approved crucial care course

Experience:

  • Patient Care Tech or Certified nursing assistance experience preferred, but not required.

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Salary : $10,000

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