Join Our Medical Surgical Services Nursing Team
University of Iowa Health Care is a national leader in medical technology, research, and patient-centered care. As a nurse in our Medical Surgical Services (MSS) unit, you’ll be on the ground floor of changing medicine that changes lives.
MSS nurses are responsible for the care of two-thirds of our inpatient population. As a member of these units, you will be a part of one of our highly specialized teams:
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Adult Acute Care (2JCP)
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Adult Surgery Specialty Unit (2RC)
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General Medicine Unit & Adult Medicine Specialty (4/5 South & 6RC)
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Orthopedics & Orthopedics, Trauma, & Spine (3RC)
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Non-Vascular Neurology & Adult Neurology and Epilepsy Monitoring Unit (2BT)
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Short Stay Unit (LL JCP)
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Bone Marrow Transplant (3JCP)
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Medical-Surgical Oncology (4JPP)
Earn Sign-On Incentives
Why consider a MSS nursing career with UI Health Care?
A patient’s health and well-being is our top priority, and MSS nurses are often their first line of defense. By collaborating with the entire interdisciplinary team, you will be able to advocate for our patients.
We respect your background, education, career goals. and interests so your training is based on your experience giving you personalized support for a smooth transition to your new role.
From certifications to ongoing education programs, we encourage and enable you to follow your passions. Download the MSS Career Roadmap or review our opportunities for professional growth and development.
You and your peers will work alongside unit leadership every day. This collaboration ensures you have a strong support system when you need it.
View our Unit Descriptions.
Our patient population is unique, which means we provide a level of personalized clinical care that goes beyond other hospitals. Here at Iowa, you'll get firsthand experience you won't find anywhere else.
We offer flexible schedules, varied work shifts, and vacation availability so you can enjoy time off when you need it. We also provide many wellness resources to help you relax and recharge.
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A sign-on incentive of up to $10,000, plus additional incentives, are available. No minimum experience needed.
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Competitive salaries
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Comprehensive insurance coverage
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Choice retirement options
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Tuition reimbursement
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Generous paid/vacation/sick/holiday accruals
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An outstanding professional recognition program
Read more about our Benefits Details.
Hear from our nurses
Hear from current MSS nurses in a three part video series to see why they chose MSS, the best parts about working in MSS, and how they are on the ground floor of changing medicine that changes lives.
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