
Post Surgical Acute Care RN – Medical Surgical Registered Nurse
Part-timeWaterloo, IAPart-timePosted 1w agoStill listed 3 days ago
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Job overview
The Registered Nurse will work in a 23-bed acute care unit serving post-surgical and general medical patients. The role focuses on pain management, holistic care, and patient and family involvement. The nurse assesses, plans, implements, and evaluates personalized care, while coordinating with LPNs and PCAs and communicating with physicians, families, and team members. New graduates are welcome to apply; a BSN is preferred.
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Employment Type: Part timeShift: 12 Hour Day Shift Description: Part Time, Varied, Registered Nurse (RN) – Acute Care Unit
Your Next Opportunity Awaits! Are you ready to make a difference in the lives of post-surgical and general medical patients? Join our 23-bed acute care unit, where you’ll focus on pain management, holistic care, and fostering strong patient and family involvement. This is more than a job—it’s a chance to grow your career in a supportive and collaborative environment.
Why You’ll Love This Role
As an RN on our team, you’ll have the chance to work in a dynamic setting that combines the best of acute care nursing with meaningful patient interactions. Every day brings new challenges, rewarding connections, and the opportunity to truly impact patient outcomes.
What You’ll Do
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Provide Exceptional Care: Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate personalized care for each patient.
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Lead & Collaborate: Supervise and coordinate care provided by LPNs and PCAs, ensuring seamless teamwork.
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Communicate with Purpose: Build bridges between physicians, families, and team members to deliver comprehensive care.
Your Work Schedule
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Part Time Role (.6 FTE): Enjoy flexible 12-hour shifts from 6:45 a.m. to 7:15 p.m/ 6:45 pm to 7:15 am.
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Every Third Weekend Rotation Balance work and personal life while making a difference.
What We’re Looking For
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Iowa RN License: A current license is required to join our team.
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Education: While a BSN is preferred, we warmly welcome new graduates to apply.
Perks & Benefits Designed for You
At MercyOne Northeast Iowa, we’re dedicated to supporting you—both inside and outside of work. Here’s how:
- Health & Wellness Benefits: Custom health insurance options, including dental and vision, plus wellness programs to keep you feeling your best.
- PTO & Leave Options: Generous paid time off, plus short- and long-term leave for when life happens.
- Education Assistance: Continue your learning journey with education reimbursement.
- Financial Security: Plan for your future with retirement programs and life insurance coverage.
About MercyOne Northeast Iowa
When you join MercyOne, you’re joining a community dedicated to providing top-tier healthcare to eight counties in the Cedar Valley. With over 2,500 colleagues and 491 licensed beds, we are proud to be a leader in the region. Our facilities include:
- MercyOne Waterloo Medical Center: An Area Level III Trauma Center and accredited chest pain center.
- MercyOne Cedar Falls Medical Center: Community Level IV Trauma Designation.
- MercyOne Oelwein Medical Center: Community Level IV Trauma Designation.
We’re also home to MercyOne Medical Group – Northeast Iowa, offering care through more than 30 clinics in primary care, pediatrics, internal medicine, and specialty services across seven counties.
Why MercyOne?
At MercyOne, you’ll find a workplace that’s more than just a job—it’s a place where you’ll feel valued, supported, and inspired to grow. Join our mission to provide exceptional care and build healthier communities, one patient at a time.
Ready to Take the Next Step?
Apply today and start making a real difference at MercyOne Northeast Iowa!
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 59,438 open Registered Nurse jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 7, 2026.
- Pay
- This postingNot listed
- Iowa median$74–105K/yr52 salary ranges
- Iowa median$36–38/hr256 hourly ranges
- Openings
- Olive Jobs lists 1,493 open Registered Nurse jobs in Iowa and 59,438 across the US. Under 1% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
- Hiring the most in Iowa
- Trinity Health (this employer)560 open
- UnityPoint Health182 open
- Care Initiatives161 open
- 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 (29,208 postings).
- Education
- 4,229 of the 59,438 open Registered Nurse jobs (7%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.
Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on November 7, 2026. Pay medians are the middle values of the low ends and of the high ends of postings that list both ends of a range in the same cadence (a yearly salary or an hourly rate); a range's midpoint is halfway between its ends. Pay and experience figures resting on fewer than 20 postings are left out.
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