Qualified candidates may be eligible for a sign-on incentive of up to $10,000. Current UI employees are not eligible.

The new University of Iowa Health Care North Liberty Campus opened in the Spring of 2025.  This 469,000 square foot facility is home to UI Health Care’s nationally recognized Orthopedics service line, offering comprehensive, coordinated, and accessible care across the outpatient, inpatient, and surgical venues. These state-of-the-art clinical facilities includes a full-service community imaging center, laboratory services, physical therapy, retail pharmacy, and emergency department as well as an array of support services.  The facility has been designed to support a superior patient and staff experience; excellence across our patient care, teaching, and research missions; convenient access to services; and engaging community partnerships.  UI Health Care is seeking a welcoming, highly skilled, and collaborative workforce to be a part of the opening team for this superb new campus, and to help further our mission of: Changing Medicine. Changing Lives. ®

The North Liberty Campus is seeking passionate, driven individuals to join our dynamic team on our new inpatient unit. This fast-paced acute care unit is designed to provide exceptional care to orthopedic patients. The team will care for individuals recovering from a wide range of orthopedic surgeries and procedures, such as joint replacements, fracture repairs, spinal surgeries, and more. With 36 large private patient rooms and cutting-edge facilities, we are committed to offering the highest standard of care to our community, helping patients recover and thrive.

At North Liberty Campus, we believe in the power of collaborative teamwork and providing holistic, patient-centered care. Every member of our team plays a critical role in ensuring our patients receive not only expert clinical treatment but also compassionate, personalized support to maximize their quality of life during recovery. If you are dedicated to clinical excellence and passionate about improving lives, this is the perfect opportunity to grow in a supportive, thriving environment.

Why Work With Us?

Innovative Environment: Be part of a state-of-the-art facility with the latest technology, designed to deliver top-quality orthopedic care.

Professional Growth: We are committed to your professional development by providing comprehensive resources and ongoing education to help you achieve your career goals.

Team-Centered Approach: We foster a healthy, positive workplace where teamwork and collaboration are the core of everything we do, empowering our staff to make a real difference.

Patient-Centered Care: We pride ourselves on offering individualized, compassionate care that focuses on the whole person, ensuring our patients feel supported throughout their recovery journey.

Work-Life Balance: We understand the importance of balance, offering flexible scheduling options in a supportive environment that values your well-being.

At North Liberty Campus, you will be part of an exciting new chapter where your dedication and expertise will directly impact the lives of our patients. Join us as we grow and transform healthcare together!

A Staff Nurse will assess patients' nursing care needs, evaluate effectiveness of care provided, and integrate nursing theory and research into clinical practice.

Characteristic Duties of our Staff Nurses include but are not limited to:

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

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

Percent of Time: 90%

Schedule: Nights with weekend and holiday rotation

Location: Medical Center North Liberty

Salary: $60,000 minimum at 100% effort to commensurate *This does not include differentials. Salary will vary based on years of experience and percent of effort.*

SEIU Pay Plan: https://hr.uiowa.edu/pay/pay-plans/seiu-pay-plan

Pay Differentials: Shift differentials for evening, night, and weekend shifts. Premium pay for additional shifts greater than 4 hours. Inpatient differential up to $10,000 per year based on percent time

Benefits Highlights: Fringe benefit package including paid vacation; sick leave; health, dental, life and disability insurance options; and generous employer contributions into retirement plans. Relocation Assistant available to qualified applicants For more information about Why Iowa?, click here

Education Required:

• An associate 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

• Current license to practice nursing in Iowa is required by date of hire

Experience 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

Desirable Qualifications:

• Baccalaureate Degree in Nursing or Masters Degree in Nursing is highly desired

• If Baccalaureate degree in Nursing is not yet obtained, active enrollment in a BSN program is desirable

• Orthopedic experience is preferred

• Intermediate or Intensive Care experience or desire to learn is preferred

Application Process: In order to be considered, applicants must upload a resume (under submission relevant materials) that clearly addresses how they meet the listed required and desired qualifications for this position. Job openings are posted for a minimum of 14 calendar days. This position may be removed from posting and filled any time after the minimum posting period has ended. Successful candidates will be asked to provide five (5) professional references. Successful candidates will be required to self-disclose any conviction history and will be subject to a criminal background check and credential/education verification. Please contact Polly Terukina at polly-terukina@uiowa.edu with any questions.

This position is not eligible for University sponsorship for employment authorization.