Registered Nurse Jobs in Iowa

Registered Nurse jobs in Iowa are open across Des Moines, Mason City, and West Burlington and other Iowa metros, with employers like Trinity Health, Great River Health, and Maxim Healthcare hiring at every experience level. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.

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Overview

Open roles747+
Top employerTrinity Health
Top cityDes Moines, IA
Cities hiring89
Work type98% On-site
Top industryHealthcare

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Maxim Healthcare
RN Homecare
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Maxim Healthcare
New 2h ago
RN Homecare
Maxim Healthcare
Kingsley, Iowa
Nursing
Healthcare Administration
Patient Services & Wellbeing
Caregiving & Elderly Support
$35 - $40/hr
On-Site
None
10,000+

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Trinity Health
Mother/Baby RN
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Trinity Health
New 2h ago
Mother/Baby RN
Trinity Health
Des Moines, Iowa
Nursing
Healthcare Administration
Patient Services & Wellbeing
On-Site
None
10,000+

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Trinity Health
OR Registered Nurse
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Trinity Health
New 6h ago
OR Registered Nurse
Trinity Health
Mason City, Iowa
Nursing
Healthcare Administration
Patient Services & Wellbeing
On-Site
Associate's
10,000+

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DaVita
Registered Nurse
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DaVita
New 10h ago
Registered Nurse
DaVita
Des Moines, Iowa
Nursing
Healthcare Administration
Patient Services & Wellbeing
Caregiving & Elderly Support
On-Site
Associate's
10,000+

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Maxim Healthcare
Registered Nurse
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Maxim Healthcare
New 13h ago
Registered Nurse
Maxim Healthcare
Ottumwa, Iowa
Nursing
Healthcare Administration
Patient Services & Wellbeing
Caregiving & Elderly Support
$36 - $38/hr
On-Site
None
10,000+

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Registered Nurse Jobs by City in Iowa

Where Iowa roles are concentrated, by current openings.

Des Moines
131 jobs
Mason City
80 jobs
West Burlington
67 jobs
Waterloo
63 jobs
Davenport
59 jobs
West Des Moines
41 jobs
Dubuque
34 jobs
Council Bluffs
23 jobs
Clinton
17 jobs

Registered Nurse Job Market in Iowa

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

Who's Hiring

  • Trinity Health
    Trinity Health435
  • Great River Health
    Great River Health70
  • Maxim Healthcare
    Maxim Healthcare47
  • MercyOne
    MercyOne30
  • DaVita
    DaVita17

Top Industries Hiring

  • Healthcare & Medical Services637
  • Insurance91
  • Education13
  • Technology & Software10
  • Non-Profit & Social Services5

What Iowa Employers Look For

The qualifications that appear most often in registered nurse jobs across Iowa.

  • Active RN license in the state of employment or a compact license
  • Current BLS certification from an accredited provider
  • Associate or bachelor's degree in nursing from an accredited program
  • One or more years of acute care or specialty clinical experience
  • ACLS certification for critical care, emergency, or telemetry roles
  • Proficiency with electronic health record systems such as Epic or Cerner

Registered Nurse Jobs in Iowa: Frequently Asked Questions

How many registered nurse jobs are there in Iowa?

There are 747+ registered nurse openings in Iowa on Migrate Mate as of June 2026, with the most roles in Des Moines, Mason City, and West Burlington. New positions post regularly as employers across Iowa hire.

How much do registered nurses make in Iowa?

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 Iowa cities have the most registered nurse jobs?

Des Moines, Mason City, and West Burlington have the most registered nurse openings in Iowa right now, with additional roles spread across smaller metros statewide.

Which companies hire registered nurses in Iowa?

Employers hiring registered nurses in Iowa include Trinity Health, Great River Health, and Maxim Healthcare, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of June 2026.

Are there remote registered nurse jobs in Iowa?

Yes. About 2% of registered 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 registered nurse jobs in Iowa?

You can apply to registered 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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