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What is a weekend option?

Weekend Option jobs refer to positions where employees work primarily during the weekends, often in fields like healthcare, hospitality, and retail. These jobs are designed to provide staffing coverage during peak times on Saturdays and Sundays, and may offer higher pay rates or special benefits to compensate for the non-traditional schedule. Weekend Option roles can be ideal for individuals seeking flexible work hours or those balancing other commitments during the week.

What is it like to work a weekend option schedule, and how does it impact work-life balance?

Working a Weekend Option schedule typically means you are scheduled to work primarily on weekends, often with longer shifts, in exchange for premium pay or additional time off during the week. This structure can provide flexibility for those who prefer weekdays free for personal commitments, but it can also present challenges in maintaining a traditional social life or family time during weekends. Team collaboration may require strong communication skills since you might interact with weekday staff primarily through handoffs or digital communication. Many find the Weekend Option appealing for its unique balance of concentrated work hours and extended consecutive days off.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a weekend option nurse, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Weekend Option Nurse, you need a valid RN or LPN license, solid clinical skills, and experience in acute or long-term care settings. Familiarity with electronic health record (EHR) systems and common medical equipment is typically required. Exceptional time management, adaptability, and strong communication skills help nurses excel during high-demand weekend shifts. These skills ensure effective patient care and smooth operations during periods with reduced staffing and increased patient needs.

What is the difference between Weekend Option vs Part-Time Retail Associate?

AspectWeekend OptionPart-Time Retail Associate
Work SchedulePrimarily weekends, flexibleVaries, including weekdays and weekends
CredentialsTypically no formal credentials requiredUsually no formal credentials, but customer service experience preferred
Work EnvironmentRetail stores, customer-facingRetail stores, customer-facing
Industry UsageCommon for seasonal or flexible weekend rolesStandard part-time retail positions

The Weekend Option is a flexible role mainly working weekends, often without formal credentials, ideal for those seeking weekend-only work. Part-Time Retail Associates work varied hours, including weekdays, and may require customer service experience. Both roles are in retail environments, but the Weekend Option emphasizes weekend availability, making it suitable for students or those with other commitments.

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Infographic showing various Weekend Option job openings in Iowa as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 2% As Needed, 69% Full Time, 25% Part Time, 3% Contract, and 1% Nights. Highlights an 94% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 5% Remote job distribution.

Weekend Option - Staff Nurse - Stem Cell Transplant & Cellular Therapies Unit (3JCP) Weekend Option

Iowa City, IA • On-site

University of Iowa Hospitals & Clinics
Health Care and Social Assistance • 51 - 200 employees

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Part-time

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Re-posted 9 days ago

Job description

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Qualified candidates are eligible for a sign-on bonus up to $12,500
University of Iowa Health Care's Department of Nursing is seeking a Weekend Option Nights Staff Nurse (RN) for the Stem Cell Transplant and Cellular Therapies Unit (3JCP). The Stem Cell Transplant and Cellular Therapies Unit is part of UI Health Care's Medical Surgical Services (MSS) division. A Staff Nurse will assess patients' nursing care needs, evaluate effectiveness of care provided, and integrate nursing theory and research into clinical practice.
This brand new, state-of-the-art 24-bed unit is part of the Holden Comprehensive Cancer Center and houses the only blood and marrow transplant unit in Iowa. The unit is a dynamic and fast-paced environment, rich with opportunities for both the new graduate nurse and the experienced nurse looking for new challenges. Specialized, comprehensive care is provided to adult patients with leukemia and patients undergoing transplant for multiple myeloma, leukemia, lymphoma, and other types of hematologic disorders. Caring for these patients is a holistic and dynamic process that is both challenging and stimulating. Essential to the care of these inspiring patients is our interdisciplinary team that is skilled in oncology care. Exceptional care of the oncology patient embodies excellent clinical skills intertwined with compassionate care, to achieve optimum outcomes.
This unit's vision is to provide expertise in quality patient/family-centered care for every patient, every time. Our team achieves this through competence, character, and communication. A primary responsibility of this team is to provide care that will assist the patients to cope with the physiological and psychological components of their illness. This unit offers an energizing and healthy work environment that allows staff to thrive and grow both personally and professionally. This program has been accredited by the Foundation for the Accreditation of Cellular Therapy (FACT) since 2001, and through a multidisciplinary teamwork approach, was awarded the Silver Beacon Award for Excellence in 2016 by the American Association of Critical Care nurses (AACN).
*Foundation for the Accreditation of Cellular Therapies accredited transplant program since 2001
Percent of Time: 60%, 24 hours per week
Schedule: Weekend Option, Day Shifts
Location: UI Health Care Main Campus, John Colloton Pavilion (3JCP)
Benefits Highlights:
  • Regular salaried position located in Iowa City, Iowa
  • Fringe benefit package including paid vacation; sick leave; health, dental, life and disability insurance options; and generous employer contributions into retirement plans - click here for details
  • Hear what our staff nurses are saying about our division here
  • For more information about Why Iowa?, click here

Qualifications
Education Required
  • An Associate's Degree in Nursing, a Diploma in Nursing, a Baccalaureate Degree in Nursing, Professional Masters of Nursing and Healthcare Practice (MNHP), MSN/Clinical Nurse Leader or a Master's Degree in Nursing (MSN, MA) is required

Experience Required
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills are required
  • Demonstrates excellent interpersonal skills with patients/families, nursing staff, and interdisciplinary team members as demonstrated through written and verbal interactions
  • General computer skills are required, including proficiency in managing multiple databases including Microsoft Excel
  • Current license to practice nursing in Iowa is required by date of hire

Desirable Qualifications:
  • Baccalaureate Degree in Nursing is highly desired
  • If Baccalaureate degree in Nursing is not yet obtained, active enrollment in a BSN program is desirable

Job openings are posted for a minimum of 7 calendar days and may be removed from posting and filled any time after the original posting period has ended. Successful candidates will be required to self-disclose any conviction history and will be subject to a criminal background check and credential/education verification. Up to 5 professional references will be requested at a later step in the recruitment process. If you have any questions please reach out to Tiffany Perkins at tiffany-perkins@uiowa.edu.
This position is not eligible for University sponsorship for employment authorization.

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