FAQs

How do I apply? The preferred method to apply for open positions at Trinity is to complete an online application. Applications are reviewed daily by the Human Resource department and forwarded to the appropriate manager(s) for their review. View current employment opportunities and/or apply online. 

What positions do you have available for nursing students? Patient Care Technicians at the Quad-Cities Campuses and Patient Care Assistants at Muscatine Campus provide basic care and non-technical services for patients under the direct supervision of a registered nurse. Trinity's Quad-Cities campuses require that Patient Care Technicians be a Certified Nursing Assistant with active status on any state registry. For Trinity Muscatine, Patient Care Assistants must be registered CNAs in Iowa. These positions allow CNA nursing students to gain experience in the hospital setting at the patients' bedsides.

Do you hire new graduates? Yes. RN licensure must be obtained prior to the graduate starting in his/her position in this state. New graduates are encouraged to apply for positions prior to receiving licensure.

How long are nursing orientations? Orientation for RNs is specific to the individual’s needs and area in which they have been hired. New graduate RN orientation typically ranges from six to 12 weeks, but can be longer in certain specialty areas.

Who can I contact at Trinity Regional Health System to learn more about nursing careers? Direct your questions to HR Business Partners at (309) 779-2266.

Do you have 8 or 12-hour shifts available? TRHS offers both 8 and 12-hour shifts. Availability depends on the needs of the respective nursing unit.

Are part-time nursing positions available? Yes. Part-time is considered anything less than 40 hours a week or 80 hours a pay period. Benefits are available at a part-time premium for employees that are a 0.4 full-time equivalent (typically two shifts per week) to a 0.6 FTE (three shifts per week). Benefits are available at a full-time premium for those employees that are a 0.8 FTE (four shifts per week) or above.

Does Trinity offer a preceptor program? Each unit has a number of preceptors to help orient new staff. Our preceptors attend yearly updates that help provide the best possible support to our new staff.

What is Trinity’s nursing license policy? As the first bi-state Magnet hospital, Trinity wants to be a leader in all aspects of patient care. We have a duty to ensure a versatile work force is available to our patients and families. Achieving dual licensure status for registered nurses will allow for maximum flexibility in responding to patient care demands and assuring appropriate staffing during high demand periods. Maintenance of the nursing license in the primary work state will remain the responsibility of the employee. Trinity will cover the initial license as well as the on-going renewal costs of the secondary license. For example, if you primarily work at an Illinois campus, the Illinois license is your responsibility and Trinity will financially support the Iowa (secondary work state) license and vice versa.

How do I apply for my Illinois nursing license? The application form can be downloaded from the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation.  Under Licensee Application/Forms, choose the application form for Registered Professional Nurse (RN). New graduate nurses should choose the “Registered Professional Nurse Exam Packet.” RNs that already are licensed in another state should choose the “Registered Professional Nurse Endorsement Packet.” This information has changed so could someone please review it and point out the new links people should be directed to?

You may also request a licensure packet by mail or phone at:
Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation
320 West Washington Street
Springfield, IL 62786
(217) 785-0800

How do I apply for my Iowa nursing license? The application form can be downloaded from the Iowa Board of Nursing.  New graduates should choose the option “Examination (NCLEX).” RNs that are already licensed in another state should choose the option “Endorsement From Another State.”

You may also request a licensure packet by mail or phone at:
Iowa Board of Nursing - RiverPoint Business Park
400 South West 8th Street, Suite B
Des Moines, IA 50309-4685
(515) 281-3255