Cardiac Nephrology Acute Care RN – Medical Surgical Registered Nurse
Waterloo, IAFull-timePosted 1w agoStill listed 5 days ago
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The Cardiac Nephrology RN provides bedside care on a 24-bed unit serving cardiac and renal patients. New graduates receive bedside support from a virtual nurse using video conferencing. The unit cares for cardiac patients after catheterization or electrophysiology procedures, as well as patients with CHF, chest pain, and drips, and patients with acute or chronic renal failure.
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Employment Type: Full timeShift: 12 Hour Night Shift Description: Full Time, Nights, Cardiac Nephrology RN
Sign on bonus starting at $10,000!!!
Hours/Schedule/Location: .9 fte, 6:45 pm - 7:15 am every 3rd weekend
Position Purpose: New grads---receive support at the bedside like never before! You care for the patient at the bedside and our virtual nurse supports you and the care of the patient by leveraging video conferencing.
Our 2 General is a 24-bed unit that specializes in cardiac and nephrology care. Cardiac patients are post Cath or EP, CHF, chest pain, and drips. Care is also provided on this unit for our acute and chronic renal failure patients.
What you will Do: Assess, plan, implement and evaluate care of patients. Supervises and coordinates care provided by LPNs and PCAs. Facilitates communication with physicians, families and other team members.
Minimum Qualifications: Current IA RN license BSN preferred No previous experience required
Position Highlights and Benefits We care about your well-being, both physical and mental, which is why our benefit package includes:
- Wellness programs
- Education reimbursement
- Personalized health insurance plans including dental and vision
- Paid time off
- Long- and short-term leave
- Retirement planning
- Life insurance coverage
Ministry/Facility Information: MercyOne Northeast Iowa provides expert health care to eight counties. MercyOne Northeast Iowa provides excellent, personalized care close to home to the communities in the Cedar Valley. With 491 licensed beds between the three medical centers, each providing 24-hour emergency lifesaving care, MercyOne is there for you in critical moments:
- MercyOne Waterloo Medical Center, an Area Level III Trauma Center and an accredited chest pain center
- MercyOne Cedar Falls Medical Center, Community Level IV Trauma Designation
- MercyOne Oelwein Medical Center, Community Level IV Trauma Designation
With more than 2,500 colleagues, MercyOne is one of the largest employers in Northeast Iowa. MercyOne Medical Group – Northeast Iowa is made up of more than 30 primary care, pediatric, internal medicine and specialty clinics located throughout Black Hawk, Bremer, Buchanan, Benton, Butler, Fayette and Tama counties.
Our Commitment
Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.
How this job compares
Set against the 59,654 open Registered Nurse jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 10, 2026.
- Pay
- This postingNot listed
- Iowa median$74–105K/yr49 salary ranges
- Iowa median$36–38/hr262 hourly ranges
- Openings
- Olive Jobs lists 1,523 open Registered Nurse jobs in Iowa and 59,654 across the US. Under 1% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
- Hiring the most in Iowa
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- Experience
- Registered Nurse postings that state a minimum ask for 1 year of experience at the median; the middle half ask for 1 to 2 years (29,259 postings).
- Education
- 4,116 of the 59,654 open Registered Nurse jobs (7%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.
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