RN New Graduate Nurse Residency- Quad Cities Hospital

Now Hiring: 2026 New Graduate Nurses - RN Residency Program

UnityPoint Health is excited to welcome new graduate nurses with anticipated graduation dates in May, August, and December 2025 to our Resident Residency Program. This 12-month program is designed to support your transition into professional practice, enhance critical nursing skills, and prepare you for a successful career in a variety of clinical settings.

Program Highlights:

• 12-month structured program supporting your transition into professional practice.

• Thoughtfully developed sessions to enhance skills in critical thinking, assessment, leadership, and clinical decision-making.

• Ongoing continuing education and professional development opportunities.

• Opportunities to implement evidence-based practice improvements in your care area.

• Dedicated nurse educators available during and after the program.

Compensation & Benefits:

• New Grad starting pay: $32.73/hr

• Shift Differentials: 3p-11p: $5/hr, 11p-7a: $7.50/hr

• $2,000/month stipend for 6 months prior to licensure

• $10,000 Sign-On Bonus

Available Units:

• Cardiac Treatment Unit | Cardiac Stepdown | Cath Lab | Clinical Resource Team (Float Pool)

• Emergency Department | ICU | Infusion | Maternal Services (L&D, Mother-Baby, NSCU)

• Endoscopy | Recovery Care Center | Mental Health Inpatient/Substance Use Disorder

• Acute Med Neuro/Medical Oncology | Surg/Ortho | Surgical Services (OR, Ambulatory, PACU, Recovery Care Center)

Launch your nursing career with UnityPoint Health and gain the support, training, and experience you need to thrive as a professional nurse.

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.

* Participation in this program is a part of the regular work assignment.

* Connect with other new graduate nurses from across all care areas within the hospital setting.

* Opportunities to develop evidence-based practice improvements that directly impact your care area.

* Ongoing continuing education and professional development opportunities.

* Dedicated nurse educators are available both during and following the program.

* Monthly cohort meetings

* Monthly self paced program content

* Completion of Residency Project

Education:

• Diploma from an RN program.

License(s)/Certification(s):

• Current licensure in good standing to practice as a Registered Nurse in primary state.
• Must apply within 90 days for licensure in secondary state.
• Must possess and maintain current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.

*Specific offers are determined by various factors, such as experience, skills, internal equity, and other business needs. The salary range listed does not include other forms of compensation which may include bonuses/incentive, differential pay, or other forms of compensation or benefits that may be applicable to this role.
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