Nursing Jobs in Iowa
Nursing jobs in Iowa are open across Iowa City, Des Moines, and Mason City and other Iowa metros, with employers like Trinity Health, The University of Iowa, and Great River Health hiring at every experience level. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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INTRODUCTION
The Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit is hiring for a Nursing Assistant to work as PRN Nursing Assistant. Under direct supervision of Registered Nurses, performs specific tasks to assist members of the Nursing team in providing patient care.
Responsibilities
Responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:
- Establish therapeutic relationships with patients, families, and multi-disciplinary team
- Participates in planning patient care appropriate for patient's condition and age
- Documents patient behavior in a factual, legible manner and identifies material to report to the registered nurse
- Maintains patients’ safety and security by providing physical care and assistance; follows Standard precaution
- Provides supervision of patients during activities
- Identifies potential crisis situations, reports to the registered nurse, and intervenes
- Perform patient personal hygiene such as bathing, toileting, feeding, dressing, grooming and oral care for patients
- Take temperature, pulse, and blood pressure
- Clean equipment, patient bedside area, and nursing unit
- Set up rooms for patient admission
- Transport patients by bed, cart, or wheelchair
- Transport equipment, specimens, and supplies
- Stock and supply patient rooms and Nursing unit
- Perform basic CPR as required
- Maintain patient confidentiality
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
Shift/Hour Requirements:
24 hours per 4-week schedule, weekends (any time between Friday 1900-Monday 0700), 1 winter and 1 summer holiday
Must be available to work over summer
CONTACT
Contact KYLIE GUY
Phone: 319-384-6736
Email: kylie-guy@uiowa.edu
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS
Please send your resume to kylie-guy@uiowa.edu to apply.
AD START DATE
06/19/2026
AD END DATE
06/22/2026
INTRODUCTION
The Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit is hiring for a Nursing Assistant to work as PRN Nursing Assistant. Under direct supervision of Registered Nurses, performs specific tasks to assist members of the Nursing team in providing patient care.
Responsibilities
Responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:
- Establish therapeutic relationships with patients, families, and multi-disciplinary team
- Participates in planning patient care appropriate for patient's condition and age
- Documents patient behavior in a factual, legible manner and identifies material to report to the registered nurse
- Maintains patients’ safety and security by providing physical care and assistance; follows Standard precaution
- Provides supervision of patients during activities
- Identifies potential crisis situations, reports to the registered nurse, and intervenes
- Perform patient personal hygiene such as bathing, toileting, feeding, dressing, grooming and oral care for patients
- Take temperature, pulse, and blood pressure
- Clean equipment, patient bedside area, and nursing unit
- Set up rooms for patient admission
- Transport patients by bed, cart, or wheelchair
- Transport equipment, specimens, and supplies
- Stock and supply patient rooms and Nursing unit
- Perform basic CPR as required
- Maintain patient confidentiality
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
Shift/Hour Requirements:
24 hours per 4-week schedule, weekends (any time between Friday 1900-Monday 0700), 1 winter and 1 summer holiday
Must be available to work over summer
CONTACT
Contact KYLIE GUY
Phone: 319-384-6736
Email: kylie-guy@uiowa.edu
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS
Please send your resume to kylie-guy@uiowa.edu to apply.
AD START DATE
06/19/2026
AD END DATE
06/22/2026
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Where Iowa roles are concentrated, by current openings.
Nursing Job Market in Iowa
A snapshot from current Iowa openings, updated as new roles post.
Who's Hiring
- Trinity Health722
- The University of Iowa195
- Great River Health112
- University of Iowa79
- Maxim Healthcare46
Top Industries Hiring
- Healthcare & Medical Services1,118
- Education284
- Insurance139
- Non-Profit & Social Services18
- Technology & Software14
What Iowa Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in nursing jobs across Iowa.
- Active RN or LPN/LVN state license in good standing
- Current BLS certification from the American Heart Association
- One to two years of acute care or unit-specific clinical experience
- Electronic health record proficiency, particularly Epic or Cerner
- ACLS certification for critical care, ED, or step-down roles
- Associate or Bachelor of Science in Nursing from an accredited program
Nursing Jobs in Iowa: Frequently Asked Questions
How many nursing jobs are there in Iowa?
There are 1,540+ nursing openings in Iowa on Migrate Mate as of June 2026, with the most roles in Iowa City, Des Moines, and Mason City. New positions post regularly as employers across Iowa hire.
How much do nursings make in Iowa?
Nursings in Iowa earn a median of about $39,350 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $35,620 for the lowest 10% to over $47,980 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.
Which Iowa cities have the most nursing jobs?
Iowa City, Des Moines, and Mason City have the most nursing openings in Iowa right now, with additional roles spread across smaller metros statewide.
Which companies hire nursings in Iowa?
Employers hiring nursings in Iowa include Trinity Health, The University of Iowa, and Great River Health, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of June 2026.
Are there remote nursing jobs in Iowa?
Yes. About 2% of nursing 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 nursing jobs in Iowa?
You can apply to nursing 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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