+ Area of Interest: Nursing + Sign On Bonus: $10,000 + FTE/Hours per pay period: 0.9 + Department: Mother/Baby- Meth + Shift: Full-Time Nights 7pm-7:30am, weekend and holiday rotation + Job ID: 168203 Overview Nurse Residency - Mother/Baby - Methodist (Fall 2025) Shift: Full Time Nights, every 3rd weekend and holiday rotation Shift differentials available for qualifying shifts Benefits Eligible Sign-On Bonus: $10,000 for full-time offers Level III Maternity Center and Obstetric Emergency Department caring for women across the spectrum of antepartum, intrapartum, and postpartum stages of pregnancy. Care is focused on the maternal-infant dyad to promote biological, social and psychological relationships. Ability to collaborate with level III NICU if additional newborn support is needed. Why UnityPoint Health? At UnityPoint Health, you matter. We’re proud to be recognized as a Top 150 Place to Work in Healthcare by Becker's Healthcare several years in a row for our commitment to our team members. Our competitive Total Rewards program offers benefits options that align with your needs and priorities, no matter what life stage you’re in.   Here are just a few:     + Expect paid time off, parental leave, 401K matching and an employee recognition program . + Dental and health insurance, paid holidays, short and long-term disability and more. We even offer pet insurance for your four-legged family members. + Early access to earned wages with Daily Pay, tuition reimbursement to help further your career and adoption assistance to help you grow your family . With a collective goal to champion a culture of belonging where everyone feels valued and respected, we honor the ways people are unique and embrace what brings us together.   And, we believe equipping you with support and development opportunities is a vital part of delivering an exceptional employment experience. Find a fulfilling career and make a difference with UnityPoint Health. Responsibilities Applications are accepted year round, but w e encourage you to apply during your last semester of nursing school. Start dates are dependent on licensure, onboarding, unit availability as well as your personal preference. All newly licensed RNs with less than six months of acute RN experience at the time of application are required to participate in the RN Residency program. Newly licensed nurses must apply for Registered Nurse Residency. How to Apply: All candidates, including current staff, should apply by completing an online application for the Nurse Residency Position. Reminder: Items needed to complete your application are: + Online Application to Nurse Residency Position. + Resume +  Student Stipend - Request (https://forms.office.com/r/WjEFNPeffk)   Responsibilities: Successfully functions as a Registered Nurse as defined in Iowa Nursing Regulations and Practice Act. Provides nursing care for patients and families and maintains a practice environment that reflects the ANA Code for Nurses, Philosophy of Nursing at UnityPoint Health-Des Moines within the structure of the Professional Nurse Practice Model and in collaboration with other care givers. For more information about the program and specific details please go to  https://www.unitypoint.org/desmoines/nurse-residency-program.aspx  or if you have questions specific to your application or documents, please contact the Nurse Residency Program at 515-241-6864 Qualifications + Graduate of accredited nursing program. + Newly licensed nurse within the last 6 months or less than 6 months acute RN experience. + Current licensure in good standing to practice as a Registered Nurse in Iowa. + Completion of residency program within the first 12 months of employment. + Dept of Labor Level III Medium Work: Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 20 pounds of force frequently , and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.