The Adult Acute Care Unit is a 30-bed, medical surgical unit. We serve a variety of patient populations including the Family Medicine service along with specialized surgical patients. The surgical patients include otolaryngology (ENT), oral surgery, and plastic reconstructive surgery. We are able to provide our patients with all private rooms, which allows for a more comfortable experience for both patients and their families. We have a highly skilled multi-disciplinary team that helps to provide excellent patient care to all patients on our unit. Our goal is to provide each patient an individualized care plan, and provide them the support and care they need and deserve.
On 2 JCP We Provide Care for Patients with These Conditions:

• Diabetes
• Wound management
• Electrolyte imbalances
• Respiratory diseases
• Tracheotomies
• Total laryngectomies
• Post-cancer or trauma free flaps and rotational flaps for facial reconstruction
• Thyroidectomies
• Cochlear implants
• Acoustic neuromas
• Mandible fractures
• Panniculectomies
• Hernia repairs
• Breast reconstruction

Minimum Eligibility Requirements:

• Ability to read, write and follow instructions.

 *Candidates must be available for central nursing orientation that is held Monday - Friday, 8 am - 4:30 pm OR Monday through Friday, 4 pm - 9:30 pm.

Please send a copy of your resume to tiffany-perkins@uiowa.edu to apply. All applicants will be notified of the status of their application no later than Friday, April 3, 2026. Applications submitted after 11:59 pm on Monday, March 30, 2026, will not be accepted.