//Iowa hospitals searching for more nurses amid COVID-19 surge

Iowa hospitals searching for more nurses amid COVID-19 surge

Two Des Moines, Iowa, hospitals are searching for more nurses to help with the growing coronavirus outbreak.UnityPoint Health Des Moines and MercyOne Des Moines both said they are competing with other states to recruit. UnityPoint said 40 of its staff members were out sick Tuesday. MercyOne also reported a significant staff shortage.MercyOne said it has opened additional critical care beds and is adjusting where staff