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.

Find Clinic Registered Nurse Jobs

Overview

Open roles94
Top employerMercyOne
Top cityDes Moines, IA
Cities hiring36
Work type80% On-site
Top industryEducation

Showing 5 of 94+ Clinic Registered Nurse jobs

Registered Nurse (FT) - Clinic Manager
We won't show you this job again
New 17h ago
Registered Nurse (FT) - Clinic Manager
Medcor
Waterloo, Iowa
Healthcare Administration
Patient Services & Wellbeing
Social Work & Counseling
1,001-5,000

Have you applied for this role?

St. Ansgar Clinic RN - Full Time - Thirty-Six Hours Per Week
We won't show you this job again
New 23h ago
St. Ansgar Clinic RN - Full Time - Thirty-Six Hours Per Week
Mitchell County Regional Health Center
Saint Ansgar, Iowa
Customer Service
Customer Support
$27.58 - $28.58/hr
CPR Certification
11-50

Have you applied for this role?

Urology Clinic Nurse-LPN or RN
We won't show you this job again
Added 1d ago
Urology Clinic Nurse-LPN or RN
Greater Regional Health
Creston, Iowa
Healthcare Administration
Patient Services & Wellbeing
Social Work & Counseling
501-1,000

Have you applied for this role?

Clinic RN, LPN or CMA
We won't show you this job again
Added 3d ago
Clinic RN, LPN or CMA
Regional Health Services of Howard County
Cresco, Iowa
Healthcare Administration
Patient Services & Wellbeing
Public Health
High school diploma or GED
201-500

Have you applied for this role?

Registered Nurse, RN | Behavioral Health Clinic
We won't show you this job again
Added 4d ago
Registered Nurse, RN | Behavioral Health Clinic
Emplify Health
West Union, Iowa
Healthcare Administration
Patient Services & Wellbeing
Physicians
$31.98 - $50.09/hr
BLS Certification
5,001-10,000

Have you applied for this role?

See All 94 Clinic Registered Nurse Jobs in Iowa

Find roles in Iowa that match your experience and apply in just a few clicks.

Find Clinic Registered Nurse Jobs

Clinic Registered Nurse Jobs by City in Iowa

Where Iowa roles are concentrated, by current openings.

Des Moines
12 jobs
Cedar Rapids
8 jobs
Davenport
7 jobs
Waterloo
6 jobs
Bettendorf
6 jobs
West Des Moines
5 jobs
Iowa City
4 jobs
Mason City
4 jobs
Sioux City
4 jobs

Clinic Registered Nurse Job Market in Iowa

A snapshot from current Iowa openings, updated as new roles post.

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.

See All 94 Clinic Registered Nurse Jobs in Iowa

Find roles in Iowa that match your experience and apply in just a few clicks.

Find Clinic Registered Nurse Jobs