
Nurse Manager - Emergency Department
Des Moines, IAFull-timePosted 3w agoStill listed 5 days ago
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MercyOne is seeking an experienced Registered Nurse to serve as a Nurse Manager on the night shift. The manager will oversee nursing operations, support and develop colleagues, and help deliver patient-centered care. The role leads department operations and collaborates with physicians and interdisciplinary teams to advance quality, safety, and clinical outcomes.
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Employment Type: Full timeShift: Night Shift Description: Night Shift Nurse Manager
Lead with Purpose. Make an Impact.
MercyOne is seeking an experienced Registered Nurse to join our team as a Nurse Manager. In this leadership role, you will oversee nursing operations, support and develop colleagues, and help deliver exceptional patient-centered care.
What You'll Do
- Lead and support nursing colleagues in a collaborative, inclusive environment.
- Oversee department operations, staffing, hiring, and performance management.
- Coach and develop team members while fostering professional growth.
- Promote quality, safety, and evidence-based nursing practice.
- Monitor operational and clinical outcomes and drive continuous improvement.
- Collaborate with physicians and interdisciplinary teams to achieve department and patient care goals.
- Ensure compliance with regulatory and professional nursing standards.
Qualifications Required:
- Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
- Bachelor's degree.
- Current Iowa RN license.
- Minimum two years of clinical nursing experience.
- BLS certification within three months of hire.
Preferred:
- Master's degree.
- Previous nursing leadership or supervisory experience.
- Specialty certification.
Why MercyOne? This is an opportunity to lead a team, influence patient outcomes, and help shape the future of nursing. If you're passionate about developing others and advancing quality patient care, we'd love to hear from you.
Apply today and take the next step in your nursing leadership career with MercyOne.
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 1,190 open Nurse Manager jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 10, 2026.
- Pay
- This postingNot listed
- US median$96–148K/yr371 salary ranges
- US median$43–66/hr229 hourly ranges
- Openings
- Olive Jobs lists 18 open Nurse Manager jobs in Iowa and 1,190 across the US. Under 1% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
- Hiring the most across the US
- HCA Healthcare146 open
- AdventHealth116 open
- Kaiser Permanente63 open
- Experience
- This posting asks for at least 2 years of experience; Nurse Manager postings that state a minimum ask for 3 years at the median (928 postings).
- Education
- This posting asks for a bachelor's degree; 627 of the 1,190 open Nurse Manager jobs (53%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.
Pay, requirements and demand for Registered Nurse jobs
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