Staff Nurse Adult Neurology/Epilepsy Monitoring (2BT) - 90%25- Day Shifts
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University of Iowa
Iowa City, IA, US
Summary
The Staff Nurse will assess patient care needs, evaluate the effectiveness of nursing interventions, and integrate research into clinical practice. They will provide specialized care for patients with epilepsy, movement disorders, and other neurological conditions using state-of-the-art monitoring equipment.
Job Description
All qualified candidates are eligible for a sign on incentive of up to $12,500
University of Iowa Health Care—recognized as one of the best hospitals in the United States—is Iowa's only comprehensive academic medical center and a regional referral center. Each day more than 12,000 employees, students, and volunteers work together to provide safe, quality health care and excellent service for our patients. Simply stated, our mission is: Changing Medicine. Changing Lives. ®
The University of Iowa Health Care's Department of Nursing is seeking a Staff Nurse (RN) for the Adult Neurology/Epilepsy Monitoring Unit (2BT). The Adult Neurology/Epilepsy Monitoring Unit is part of UI Health Care's Intensive and Specialty Services (ISS) division. A Staff Nurse will assess patients' nursing care needs, evaluate effectiveness of care provided, and integrate nursing theory and research into clinical practice. 2BT is a 9-bed acute adult unit for patients with epilepsy, headache/facial pain, multiple sclerosis, immune suppressed neuropathies, and movement disorders. 2BT has State-of-the-art video-monitoring and video EEG that are widely utilized on the unit.
Percent of Time: 90%25
Schedule: Day shifts with a weekend and holiday rotation
Location: Iowa City, Iowa
Salary: $61,183 minimum at 100%25 effort to commensurate
SEIU Pay Plan: PD20 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 of $10,000 per year based on percent time
Benefits Highlights:
- Regular salaried position located in Iowa City, Iowa
- Fringe benefit package including paid vacation; sick leave; health, dental, life and disability insurance options; and generous employer contributions into retirement plans
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- Relocation Assistant available to qualified applicants
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Education Required
- An Associate’s 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
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
Certifications:
- Current license to practice nursing in Iowa is required by date of hire
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
- Previous telemetry experience is desired.
- Knowledge of University policies and procedures
Please attach a resume as part of the application process. Job openings are posted for a minimum of 7 calendar days. This job may be removed from posting and filled any time after the minimum posting period has ended. For questions or additional information, please contact Kylie Guy at [email protected].
Successful candidates will be required to self-disclose any conviction history and will be subject to a criminal background check and credential/education verification. This position is not eligible for University sponsorship for employment authorization.
Our WE CARE Values
Welcoming: We have an environment where everyone has a voice that is heard, promotes dignity, and allows all to thrive in health, work, research, and education.
Excellence: We achieve and deliver our personal and collective best in the pursuit of quality and accessible health care, education, and research.
Collaboration: We collaborate with health care systems, providers, and communities across Iowa and the region, as well as within our UI community. Teamwork, guided by compassion, is the best way to work.
Accountability: We behave ethically, act with fairness and integrity, take responsibility for our actions, and respond when errors in behavior or judgment occur.
Respect: We create an environment where every individual feels safe, valued, and respected, supporting the well-being and success of all members of our community.
Empowerment: We commit to fair access to research, health care, and education for our community, along with opportunities for personal and professional growth for our staff and learners.
Mission
Changing Medicine. Changing Lives.
As Iowa’s comprehensive academic health system, University of Iowa Health Care:
• Provides high-quality primary and specialty care to patients and families across Iowa and the region
• Educates and trains the next generation of physicians, biomedical scientists, and health care professionals
• Advances research that improves understanding of human health and leads to new treatments and therapies
• Partners with communities to expand access, improve health outcomes, and strengthen overall well-being
Vision
To be among the nation’s best in medical education, biomedical research, and patient care—improving the health and well-being of Iowans and communities we serve.
Recognitions/ Awards
Named to Forbes America’s Best Employers for Healthcare Professionals (2025) and included in additional Forbes employer rankings for workplace excellence and early-career opportunities.
Founded
1904
Company size
10,001+ employees
Industry
Hospitals and Health Care
Org type
Educational
Headquarters
Iowa City, Iowa
Our WE CARE Values
Welcoming: We have an environment where everyone has a voice that is heard, promotes dignity, and allows all to thrive in health, work, research, and education.
Excellence: We achieve and deliver our personal and collective best in the pursuit of quality and accessible health care, education, and research.
Collaboration: We collaborate with health care systems, providers, and communities across Iowa and the region, as well as within our UI community. Teamwork, guided by compassion, is the best way to work.
Accountability: We behave ethically, act with fairness and integrity, take responsibility for our actions, and respond when errors in behavior or judgment occur.
Respect: We create an environment where every individual feels safe, valued, and respected, supporting the well-being and success of all members of our community.
Empowerment: We commit to fair access to research, health care, and education for our community, along with opportunities for personal and professional growth for our staff and learners.
Mission
Changing Medicine. Changing Lives.
As Iowa’s comprehensive academic health system, University of Iowa Health Care:
• Provides high-quality primary and specialty care to patients and families across Iowa and the region
• Educates and trains the next generation of physicians, biomedical scientists, and health care professionals
• Advances research that improves understanding of human health and leads to new treatments and therapies
• Partners with communities to expand access, improve health outcomes, and strengthen overall well-being
Vision
To be among the nation’s best in medical education, biomedical research, and patient care—improving the health and well-being of Iowans and communities we serve.
Recognitions/ Awards
Named to Forbes America’s Best Employers for Healthcare Professionals (2025) and included in additional Forbes employer rankings for workplace excellence and early-career opportunities.
Founded
1904
Company size
10,001+ employees
Industry
Hospitals and Health Care
Org type
Educational
Headquarters
Iowa City, Iowa
