Charge Nurse Jobs in Iowa
Charge Nurse jobs in Iowa are open across West Des Moines, Des Moines, and Centerville and other Iowa metros, with employers like Trinity Health, MercyOne, and CommonSpirit Health hiring at every experience level. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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Employment Type:
Full time
Shift:
12 Hour Night Shift
Description:
Full Time - Nights
36 Hours Weekly
Position Purpose:
RN III – senior: Practice is guided by nursing process & policy / procedure / standards. Maintains focused area of expertise for care / program & / or provides interventions or knowledge within niche areas of care / program; Advances professional / shared governance, collaborates inter & intra-professionally, delegates to others to advance care, assumes an expanded role & increased responsibility; Able to lead a small team; Serve as a unit / service / program nursing practice mentor & identify learning need of others.
What you will Do:
- Knows, understands, incorporates, and demonstrates the Trinity Health and MercyOne Mission, Vision, and Values in behaviors, practices, and decisions.
- Our Trinity Health Culture: Knows, understands, incorporates & demonstrates our Trinity Health Mission, Values, Vision, Actions & Promise in behaviors, practices & decisions.
- Professional Nursing Practice: Acts independently & appropriately within license, scope of knowledge & experience in practice area. Supports safety by adhering to standards & acting as a champion role model. Accountable for personal learning & development by participating in knowledge, skill & competency enhancing activities.
- Professional Nursing Process: Knows, understands, incorporates & demonstrates (document, teach, coordinate, advocate) standard elements of professional practice: Assess, Diagnose, Outcomes Identification / Solutions, Plan, Implement, Evaluate (ANA); Participates in the development of clinical standards that are collaborative, collegial & supported by current & relevant evidence-based practices, science, trends & data (clinical & administrative) & patient care (AONL).
- Professional Leadership Practice: Inspires team to embrace the organization’s Mission, Values & Vision; Cultivates excellence by supporting growth & development of team; Advocates for continuous development with focus on mentoring & succession planning; Engages & fosters transpersonal teaching & learning in the context of the caring relationship; Embraces & encourages humanistic-altruistic values & behaviors; Advances nurses & others in the provision of quality-focused, patient-centered & relationship-based healthcare; Utilizes transformational leadership principles (Magnet); Leads team effectively through change, recognizing reach beyond nursing to include broader healthcare implications; Embraces ideas & cultural differences while managing complex or competing priorities; Enhances a culturally proficient work team through respect, dialogue & inclusion.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Graduation from an accredited school of nursing is required.
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) is preferred.
- Current Iowa RN license, (current IL license if working in IL) required.
- Basic Life Support (BLS) is required within three (3) months of hire.
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) is required within three (3) months of hire.
- Proof of completion of Mandatory Reporter for both Child and Dependent Adult Abuse training is required within six (6) months of hire.
- Specialty practice certification is preferred.
- Must be comfortable operating in a collaborative, shared leadership environment.
- Must possess a personal presence that is characterized by a sense of honesty, integrity, and caring with the ability to inspire and motivate others to promote the philosophy, mission, vision, goals, and values of Trinity Health and MercyOne.
Position Highlights and Benefits:
- Education Assistance offered
- Effective Day 1 Benefit Package (Medical, Dental, Vision, and more) for positions 16 hours per week or greater
- Competitive wages; including weekend and night differentials
- Generous paid time off program
- Retirement Savings program with employer match starting on Day 1
Ministry/Facility Information:
MercyOne North Iowa Medical Center provides expert health care to 15 counties.
MercyOne North Iowa Medical Center is a 342 bed, regional referral teaching hospital in Mason City, Iowa. MercyOne New Hampton Medical Center is an 11 bed, rural access hospital in New Hampton, Iowa. Our service area spans 15 counties across northern Iowa and southern Minnesota. We serve a population over 260,000.
With more than 3,000 colleagues and a medical staff of almost 500 physicians and allied health professionals, MercyOne North Iowa Medical Center is the largest employer in the region.
MercyOne Medical Group – North Iowa is part of Iowa’s largest multispecialty clinic systems. In north Iowa, our clinics are made up of more than 25 primary care, pediatric, internal medicine and specialty clinics.
Our Commitment
Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.
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Charge Nurse Job Market in Iowa
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Who's Hiring
- Trinity Health21

- MercyOne3

- CommonSpirit Health1

Top Industries Hiring
- Healthcare & Medical Services22
- Insurance4
What Iowa Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in charge nurse jobs across Iowa.
- Active registered nurse license in the state of practice
- Minimum two years of clinical experience in the relevant unit or specialty
- Basic Life Support and Advanced Cardiac Life Support certification
- Demonstrated charge, preceptor, or team lead experience on a nursing unit
- Strong communication and conflict resolution skills in high-acuity settings
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing preferred or required for leadership tracks
Charge Nurse Jobs in Iowa: Frequently Asked Questions
How many charge nurse jobs are there in Iowa?
There are 25+ charge nurse openings in Iowa on Migrate Mate as of June 2026, with the most roles in West Des Moines, Des Moines, and Centerville. New positions post regularly as employers across Iowa hire.
Which Iowa cities have the most charge nurse jobs?
West Des Moines, Des Moines, and Centerville have the most charge nurse openings in Iowa right now, with additional roles spread across smaller metros statewide.
Which companies hire charge nurses in Iowa?
Employers hiring charge nurses in Iowa include Trinity Health, MercyOne, and CommonSpirit Health, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of June 2026.
Are there remote charge nurse jobs in Iowa?
Yes. About 0% of charge nurse openings tied to Iowa are remote or hybrid as of June 2026. The rest are on-site roles based in Iowa metros.
How do I apply for charge nurse jobs in Iowa?
You can apply to charge nurse jobs in Iowa directly on Migrate Mate. Search the listings above, find roles that match your experience and preferred Iowa location, then apply to each one that fits.
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