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MercyOne

RN - Emergency Department at MercyOne

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Job Description

Employment Type:

Full time

Shift:

Description:

What Sets Us Apart:

  • Competitive *** NEW RN PAY RATES ***

  • Supportive team culture with strong mentorship

  • Opportunities for professional development and advancement

  • A chance to truly make a difference—every shift, every patient

Full-Time | 36 hours/week
Shift: Multiple Shifts Available (Days, Mids, & Nights)
Location: Des Moines, Iowa

Are you ready to make a real impact in emergency care? Join a team that values your expertise, supports your growth, and puts patients first.

Why You’ll Love This Role:

As an Emergency Department RN, you’ll be at the heart of providing compassionate, high-quality nursing to patients of all ages, from newborns to seniors. You’ll work alongside a collaborative, multidisciplinary team and play a vital role in patient advocacy, education, and care coordination.

What You’ll Do:

  • Deliver expert emergency nursing care using the full nursing process: assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation.

  • Support patients and families with empathy, education, and clear communication.

  • Respond swiftly and calmly to emergent and critical situations.

  • Triage patients efficiently and accurately.

  • Document care thoroughly and thoughtfully.

  • Serve as a mentor and preceptor for new team members and students.

  • Collaborate across departments to ensure seamless, patient-centered care.

What We’re Looking For:

RN License: Current or compact state license (Iowa).

Experience: One year of RN experience preferred. New grads welcome if you’ve completed a senior preceptorship in our ED or have relevant emergency/EMS experience.

Certifications:

- Mandatory Reporter training (within 3 months of hire)

- BLS (within 6 weeks)

- ACLS (within 6 months)

- TNCC (within 1 year)

- PALS (within 3 months)

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.

Typical mid-level pay: $94k for Registered Nurses nationally

National salary averages
Expected mid-level
$94k
Entry
Mid
Senior
Expected
$66k Market range (10th-90th percentile) $135k

Slight employer advantage

Many alternative paths available. Don't feel locked into any single offer.

Hiring leverage
Balanced
Wage leverage
Constrained
Mobility
Good mobility

Who this leverage applies to

Weaker for: Entry-level candidates, Career switchers

Where to negotiate

Base salary
Sign-on bonus
Title / level
Remote flexibility
Scope & responsibility
Start date / PTO

Likely Possible Unlikely

Focus on demonstrating unique fit and value.

Does this path compound?

Job Growth →
High churn
Growth, flat pay
🚀 Compound
Growth + pay upside
⚠️ Plateau
Limited growth
Specialize
Experts earn more
Pay Upside →
Stable but flat

Steady work, but limited growth in both jobs and pay.

+5%
10yr growth
A bachelor's degree is typically expected.
189,100 openings projected annually—mostly replacing retirees and turnover.
Typical: Bachelor's degree

Openings come from turnover, not new growth. Differentiate to advance.

Labor data: BLS 2024