Staff Nurse - Nursing Float Pool - Adult Intermediate Care Tier 3 Day Shifts

University of Iowa Healthcare

Iowa City, IA

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All qualified applicants are eligible for a sign on incentive of up to $12,500 University of Iowa Health Care is seeking skilled staff nurses for their Nursing Float Pool (Tier 3) — also known as the Enterprise Staffing Pool — for Adult Intermediate Care Services. These staff nurses will circulate several services to cover intermediate step-down units at University of Iowa Health Care University Campus, UI Health Care Downtown Campus, and UI Health Care North Liberty Campus. Key Areas of Responsibility: Applies nursing theory to the assessment, diagnosis, treatment, and evaluation of patient responses to health and illness Assesses patient health care preferences and expectations Collaboratively coordinates the continuum of care across settings Develops patient care plan based on patient condition, age, and psychological, educational, and socioeconomic conditions that prescribes interventions to attain expected outcomes Implements patient care plan according to patient priorities, which includes interventions identified through nursing diagnoses.

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Documents/reports interventions and patient/family response Collaborates and integrates contributions of patients and families into multidisciplinary patient care plan Develops, coordinates and implements transfer/discharge planning throughout episode of care Implements nursing interventions according to department, division, and/or unit policies, procedures, and protocols to maintain safe environment for patients, visitors and staff. Follows universal precautions Prescheduled assignments (to cover planned vacancies, FMLAs) Anticipated 4-week schedule per assignment (with anility to cover assignments just-in-time as needed) Float within specialty between MCU, MCD and MCNL campuses Weekend and holiday work requirements are subject to adjustment based on manager discretion, and the operational needs of assigned units Percent of Time: 60% - 90% - 24 - 36 hours per week Schedule: Day shifts with holiday and weekend requirements Location: Iowa City, IA SEIU Pay Plan: PD20 https://hr.uiowa.edu/pay/pay-plans/seiu-pay-plan. Tier 3 Staff Nurses receive an additional $15/hr. on all hours worked. Benefits Highlights: Regular salaried position located in Iowa City, Iowa Fringe benefit package including paid vacation; sick leave; health, dental, life and disability insurance options; and generous employer contributions into retirement plans - click here for details For more information about why you should select UI Health Care, click here Education Requirement: 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 Required Qualifications: 2 or more years of current experience with Adult Intermediate Care is required 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, including proficiency in managing multiple databases including Microsoft Excel Current license to practice nursing in Iowa is required by date of hire

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University of Iowa Healthcare

Academic Medical Center

University of Iowa Health Care is an academic medical center located in Iowa City, Iowa, integrated with the University of Iowa. The system encompasses multiple campuses including University Campus, Stead Family Children's Hospital, UI Health Care Downtown Campus, and UI…

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Sign-on bonus up to $12,500 for qualified nursing candidates
Comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, and life insurance
Academic medical center environment with opportunities for professional growth and career advancement

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Float pool positions require working across multiple campuses and services with variable assignments, demanding high adaptability
Tier 3 float pool roles require both circulating and scrubbing across multiple perioperative services, increasing role complexity
Nurses must apply critical thinking across all services in both acute and ambulatory settings, requiring broad clinical competence

Living in Iowa City, IA

Iowa City blends Big Ten college-town energy with Midwestern accessibility, giving traveling RNs a mix of cultural events, riverfront trails, and a compact downtown core. Home to the University of Iowa's medical campus, it offers consistent clinical opportunities in a setting that feels both intellectually vibrant and genuinely welcoming to newcomers.

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Staff Nurse - Nursing Float Pool - Adult Intermediate Care Tier 3 Day Shifts

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