Clinic Registered Nurse Jobs in Iowa
Clinic registered nurse jobs in Iowa are concentrated in primary care clinics, federally qualified health centers, and large integrated health systems, with steady demand from new graduates through experienced RNs seeking outpatient careers. The busiest hiring markets are Des Moines, Cedar Rapids, and Iowa City, home to anchor employers like UnityPoint Health, MercyOne, and University of Iowa Health Care. Preventive care, chronic disease management, and pediatric clinic nursing are among the most consistently sought specialties across the state. See the openings below and apply to the ones that match your experience.
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Medcor is looking to hire a full-time Registered Nurse to be the Clinic Manager in our employer-based clinic in Waterloo, Iowa. The clinic performs basic primary and urgent care in addition to treating work place injuries. The hours for this position are Monday-Friday, 6:00am-2:30pm CST.
Come join a vibrant team of professionals who practice medicine by spending quality time with patients, understanding their needs and determining the best treatment options available. In this position, you will provide clinical support services for all injured and ill patients in the client’s workplace clinic. You will practice alongside Medcor’s operational leadership to ensure optimal clinic operation. You will also have day-to-day administrative and operational oversight for the clinic: including hiring, on-boarding, training, scheduling, patient flow and assuring standard operating procedures are followed to provide patient focused outcomes. The position requires a good working relationship with patients, client representatives, co-workers and the Medcor team.
Here’s why people love working for Medcor:
- Stability! We’ve been around since 1984.
- Opportunities galore! Medcor has a lot more to offer than just this job. There are opportunities to move vertically, horizontally, and geographically. Annually, 20% of our openings are filled by internal employees. The fact is, opportunity exists here!
- Training! We believe in it and we’ll train and support you to be the best you can be. We feel we offer more training than most other companies.
- Travel! With new clients and projects added daily, there is always an opportunity to transfer across the country.
- We have an open-door policy. Do you have something to say? Speak your mind! We encourage it and we look forward to how you can help our organization.
A typical day in the life of a Medcor Clinic Manager
- Administer and manage health service functions and daily clinic operations
- Provide superior customer service to Medcor’s client and employees
- Assessment and treatment of workplace injuries and illnesses according to Medcor’s Evidence Based Medicine protocols, known as the Medcor Care Protocols (MCPs)
- Build and maintain internal team relationships
- Support for onsite employee health and wellness efforts
- Collaborate with client professionals in health, safety and environmental practices
- Collaborate with client human resources and benefits professionals on clinic issues
- Document and manage information using electronic medical records software and other tools.
- Pre-employment and post-offer screenings
- Physical Assessment Testing (PATs)
- Case management
- OSHA record-keeping
- General administrative duties
You Must
- Be able to operationally lead and support a clinic team
- Have valid licensure for the position in which you are applying and current CPR/BLS certification
- Have strong computer and other technology skills (navigate cell phones, texting, fax machines, etc), as well as familiarity with EMR software
- Be strong enough to lift a 50lb emergency response bag
- Possess excellent verbal / written communication skills
- Have a positive and outgoing personality
- Be willing to go above and beyond just because that’s who you are
- Be passionate about people and giving them the best care humanly possible
- Be able to have fun
It's a Plus If
- You are comfortable working in a worksite clinic environment
- You have relevant occupational health experience
- You have experience in emergency medicine or critical care
Benefits
We don’t just advocate for our clients and our patients; we also advocate for ourselves. Our benefits include paid time off, health and dental insurance, 401K with match, education reimbursement and more. To learn more about Medcor’s Culture click here.
Medcor Philosophy
Medcor embraces a set of simple, interconnected practices that everyone can tailor to their own life and work. To preserve our pioneering, entrepreneurial spirit, we impart our values through the ongoing Better@Medcor campaign: encouraging our advocates to make a conscious choice to practice our values, to celebrate and recognize each other via our peer recognition program, and to support one another during tough times.
Medcor is a tobacco free and smoke free workplace!
EOE/M/F/Vet/Disability
We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
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Clinic Registered Nurse Job Market in Iowa
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Who's Hiring
- MercyOne32

- UnityPoint Health19

- Broadlawns Medical Center5

- Avera Health4

- Mercy Cedar Rapids4

Top Industries Hiring
- Education
What Iowa Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in clinic registered nurse jobs across Iowa.
- Active registered nurse license issued or recognized by the Iowa Board of Nursing
- Associate or bachelor's degree in nursing from an accredited program required
- Current BLS certification from the American Heart Association required
- Minimum one year of clinical or outpatient nursing experience preferred by most employers
- Strong proficiency with electronic health record systems such as Epic or Cerner
- Demonstrated ability to triage patients and manage a multi-patient clinic schedule independently
Clinic Registered Nurse Jobs in Iowa: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a clinic registered nurse in Iowa?
You become a clinic registered nurse in Iowa by earning an associate or bachelor's degree in nursing, passing the NCLEX-RN exam, and obtaining licensure through the Iowa Board of Nursing. Iowa participates in the Nurse Licensure Compact, so nurses licensed in other compact states can practice in Iowa without a separate license. After licensure, most clinic roles prefer or require at least some hands-on clinical experience before hiring into an outpatient setting.
How much do clinic registered nurses make in Iowa?
Clinic registered nurses in Iowa earn a median of about $78,630 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $63,840 for the lowest 10% to over $100,500 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.
Which companies hire clinic registered nurses in Iowa?
Iowa clinic registered nurse roles are posted by MercyOne, UnityPoint Health, and Broadlawns Medical Center and others right now, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of October 2026. Iowa's largest health systems operate clinic networks throughout the state, including rural and suburban locations that maintain consistent hiring year-round.
Which Iowa cities have the most clinic registered nurse jobs?
Des Moines, Cedar Rapids, and Davenport have the most clinic registered nurse openings in Iowa. Des Moines anchors the largest concentration because of its dense network of primary care and specialty clinics tied to major health systems, while Cedar Rapids and Iowa City draw consistent volume through their regional medical centers, university health services, and growing outpatient care campuses.
Are there remote clinic registered nurse jobs in Iowa?
Yes, but they're rare. Clinic registered nursing is fundamentally a hands-on, patient-facing role, so most positions require on-site work. About 20% of clinic registered nurse openings tied to Iowa are remote or hybrid as of October 2026, which is low relative to other fields. The portions most likely to carry remote or hybrid components are telephone triage, chronic care coordination, and post-visit patient follow-up.
How can I get hired as a clinic registered nurse in Iowa with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is applying to nurse residency or new-graduate transition programs, which UnityPoint Health and University of Iowa Health Care both run for RNs entering outpatient or clinic settings. New grads can also move into clinic roles from adjacent positions like medical assistant, licensed practical nurse, or urgent care staff nurse. Holding an active Iowa Board of Nursing license and a current BLS certification makes a candidate immediately competitive, and any clinical rotation hours completed in an outpatient Iowa facility strengthen an application considerably.
Where can I find and apply to clinic registered nurse jobs in Iowa?
You can find and apply to clinic registered nurse jobs in Iowa on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings across the state. Search the listings, find the roles that match your background and location, and apply directly to the ones that fit.
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