Jumpstart RN for Med/Surg

MercyOne Des Moines, IA 50314, US

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Part time

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Jumpstart Your RN Career with MercyOne!

Earn While You Learn!

Are you in your final semester of nursing school? Let MercyOne help you finish strong and launch your career with confidence.

Here's What's in It for You:

✅ $2,000 monthly stipend during the final 9 months of your RN program

✅ NCLEX board exam and licensure fee reimbursement

✅ Secure your RN career with MercyOne before graduation

✅ Optional PRN Student Nurse Tech opportunities while you're in school

Focus on finishing nursing school—we'll invest in your future.

How the Jumpstart Program Works:

The Jumpstart Program provides financial support while you complete your nursing education.

There is no work requirement during the stipend period. This program is designed to help ease financial stress so you can focus on successfully completing your nursing program.

After graduation and licensure, you'll begin your RN career with MercyOne and make an impact from day one.

Program Requirements

To qualify, applicants must:

Be enrolled in the final semester of an accredited RN program
Successfully graduate and obtain RN licensure
Pass the NCLEX within 6 months of graduation
Sign and return the Program Agreement before stipend payments begin
Commit to an 18-month employment agreement with MercyOne following licensure

Why MercyOne?

At MercyOne, we're committed to supporting the next generation of nurses. Through the Jumpstart Program, you'll receive financial assistance, professional support, and a direct pathway into a rewarding nursing career where you can make a difference every day.

Your future starts here. Your patients are waiting.

Apply today and let MercyOne help you Jumpstart your nursing career!

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.

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