PermanentPosted today
Registered Nurse- Community Living Center Admission Coordinator
Veterans Health Administration · Des Moines, IA
$75k–$139k/ year
Top 25% payNew this week
Healthcare jobs in Iowa
65 open roles with published pay from 8 employers in Iowa, the pay each profession gets here, the hospitals, the license rules and the tax picture, in one place.
- Compact stateNurse Licensure Compact
- AppliesState income tax on wages
- CentralTime zone
- 118hospitals in the CMS directory
- 65roles with published pay
- $37.48median pay per hour
- $21–$55typical published range
- 8employers hiring
RN postings in Iowa carry a median of $44.10 per hour (about $91,728 a year), −8% against the US posted median of $47.81. That is #24 of 41 states with at least 10 RN postings.
CMS lists 118 hospitals in Iowa across 105 cities, 114 of them acute care, critical access or children's hospitals. 28 of the 62 rated hospitals have 4 or 5 stars.
Iowa is in the Nurse Licensure Compact and taxes wage income. Central time.
What healthcare pays in Iowa
Pay by profession for Iowa, with the source behind every figure.
| Profession | Typical range / hr | Median / hr | Per year | vs US | Based on |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nurse | $33–$59 | $44.10 | $91,728 | −8% | 19 postings |
| Dental Assistant | $18–$23 | $21 | $43,680 | −5% | 10 postings |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | $22–$41 | $31.38 | $65,270 | −0% | 5 postings |
| Certified Nursing Assistant | $18–$33 | $23.77 | $49,452 | +4% | 4 postings |
| Nurse Practitioner | $56–$82 | $69.01 | $143,541 | +2% | 4 postings |
| Respiratory Therapist | $32–$47 | $37.48 | $77,958 | −10% | 3 postings |
| Phlebotomist | $27–$32 | $29.50 | $61,360 | +28% | 3 postings |
| Physician Assistant | $53–$85 | $68.96 | $143,437 | −2% | 3 postings |
| Medical Laboratory Scientist | $27–$35 | $30.66 | $63,773 | −7% | 69 wage offers in federal filings |
| Physical Therapist | $32–$34 | $32.09 | $66,747 | −29% | 10 wage offers in federal filings |
| Dentist | $41–$97 | $87.74 | $182,499 | −2% | 9 wage offers in federal filings |
| Pharmacist | $58–$69 | $65 | $135,200 | −1% | 5 wage offers in federal filings |
| Occupational Therapist | $34–$35 | $33.90 | $70,512 | −7% | 4 wage offers in federal filings |
| Nurse Manager & Leadership | $34–$38 | $36.08 | $75,046 | −24% | 3 wage offers in federal filings |
Postings: the range employers published, collected October 15, 2026. The range shown is the typical span, from the 25th to the 75th percentile. Wage offers in federal filings: employer-reported wage offers in PERM and LCA filings with the U.S. Department of Labor, decided July 2025 – June 2026. They are not job postings, and each is counted once. The comparison column is against the national figure measured the same way. Annual pay is hourly pay times 2,080 hours. Employer-by-employer tables and month-by-month history arrive with your Shift Report.
Hiring now in Iowa
65 roles with published pay (56 permanent, 9 per diem). 47 were posted in the last 30 days.
PermanentPosted today
Pharmacy Technician - Clinical
Veterans Health Administration · Des Moines, IA
$61k–$80k/ year
Top 25% payNew this week
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PermanentPosted today
Nursing Assistant - Mental Health
Veterans Health Administration · Des Moines, IA
$42k–$69k/ year
Top 25% payNew this week
PermanentPosted today
Medical Assistant Certified
CommonSpirit Health · Council Bluffs, IA
$18.96–$26.78/ hour
New this week
PermanentPosted yesterday
Social Worker
Veterans Health Administration · Des Moines, IA
$68k–$107k/ year
New this week
PermanentPosted yesterday
Respiratory Therapist - Full-time Day Shift
Select Medical · Des Moines, IA
$31.96–$43.00/ hour
New this week
PermanentPosted today
Admissions Registered Nurse
Acadia Healthcare · Council Bluffs, IA
$34.00–$45.69/ hour
New this week
PermanentPosted yesterday
Registered Nurse- Inpatient Mental Health
Veterans Health Administration · Des Moines, IA
$75k–$139k/ year
Top 25% payNew this week
PermanentPosted yesterday
Registered Nurse (RN) - Full-Time Night Shift
Select Medical · Des Moines, IA
$37.00–$49.80/ hour
New this week
PermanentPosted yesterday
Registered Nurse (RN) - Full-Time Day Shift
Select Medical · Des Moines, IA
$37.00–$49.80/ hour
New this week
PermanentPosted yesterday
Registered Nurse
Acadia Healthcare · Council Bluffs, IA
$34.00–$45.69/ hour
New this week
PermanentPosted yesterday
Respiratory Therapist - Full-time Night Shift
Select Medical · Des Moines, IA
$31.96–$43.00/ hour
New this week
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Who is hiring in Iowa
Employers with the most roles carrying published pay.
| Employer | Roles | Median pay / hr | Most hired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Veterans Health Administration | 21 | $51.60 | RN (6), NP (4) |
| CommonSpirit Health | 10 | $36.88 | RN (3), Medical Assistant (1) |
| Aspen Dental | 10 | $21.12 | Dental Assistant (9), Dentist (1) |
| Select Medical | 9 | $43.40 | RN (4), RT (2) |
| Avera Health | 9 | $31.88 | RN (4), LPN / LVN (3) |
| Premise Health | 3 | $29.50 | Phlebotomist (3) |
| Acadia Healthcare | 2 | $39.84 | RN (2) |
| Smile Brands | 1 | $20.50 | Dental Assistant (1) |
Employers reporting wage offers in Iowa
| Employer | Wage offers | Median / hr | Professions |
|---|---|---|---|
| Genesis Health System | 11 | $28.73 | RN (10), Lab Scientist (1) |
| Grandison Management, Inc. | 11 | $33.90 | PT (8), OT (3) |
| Northwest Iowa Hospital Corporation | 6 | $34.53 | Lab Scientist (6) |
| Southeast Iowa Regional Medical Center, Inc. | 5 | $34.01 | Lab Scientist (5) |
| Winneshiek Medical Center | 4 | $28.15 | Lab Scientist (4) |
| Greater Regional Medical Center | 3 | $31.67 | Lab Scientist (3) |
| Hegg Health Center | 3 | $29.89 | Lab Scientist (3) |
| AB Health Corp LLC | 3 | $36.08 | Nurse Leader (3) |
Employer-reported wage offers in PERM and LCA filings with the U.S. Department of Labor, decided July 2025 – June 2026. These are wage offers, not job postings, and staffing firms appear alongside hospitals.
Cities in Iowa
| City | Roles | Median pay / hr | Most hired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Des Moines | 14 | $37.48 | RN |
| Council Bluffs | 10 | $38.53 | RN |
| Iowa City | 9 | $68.96 | NP |
| Spencer | 5 | $31.88 | RN |
| Cedar Rapids | 4 | $20.75 | Dental Assistant |
| Davenport | 3 | $46.19 | RN |
City guides
Pay by city
Hospitals in Iowa
How Iowa's hospital market is built.
- 118hospitals listed by CMS
- 114with emergency services
- 39Birthing-Friendly designated
- 28rated 4 or 5 stars
By type
- Critical access: 82
- Acute care: 32
- Psychiatric: 4
By ownership
- Nonprofit: 66
- Government and federal: 48
- For-profit: 3
- Other: 1
Where the hospitals are
| City | Hospitals | Rated 4+ stars |
|---|---|---|
| Des Moines | 4 | 1 |
| Iowa City | 3 | 2 |
| Council Bluffs | 2 | 1 |
| Cedar Rapids | 2 | 2 |
| Waterloo | 2 | 1 |
| Dubuque | 2 | 0 |
| Bettendorf | 2 | 0 |
| Sioux City | 2 | 0 |
Highest-rated hospitals
- Cass County Memorial Hospital, Atlantic · 5 of 5 stars
- Chi Health Mercy Council Bluffs, Council Bluffs · 5 of 5 stars
- Clarke County Hospital, Osceola · 5 of 5 stars
- Gundersen Palmer Lutheran Hospital And Clinics, West Union · 5 of 5 stars
- Iowa City Va Medical Center, Iowa City · 5 of 5 stars
- Van Diest Medical Center, Webster City · 5 of 5 stars
- Waverly Health Center, Waverly · 5 of 5 stars
- Chi Health Missouri Valley, Missouri Valley · 4 of 5 stars
- Clarinda Regional Health Center, Clarinda · 4 of 5 stars
- Compass Memorial Healthcare, Marengo · 4 of 5 stars
Hospitals in Iowa with open jobs nearby
Source: CMS Hospital General Information, public data. This is a directory of hospitals, not a list of our clients. Star ratings are the CMS overall rating and cover acute care, critical access and children's hospitals that are rated.
Licensing in Iowa
What the compact means here
Iowa is part of the Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC). A registered nurse or LPN/LVN whose primary state of residence is a compact state can hold one multistate license and practice in Iowa without applying again. You still follow the nurse practice act of Iowa, the state where the patient is.
If you are joining from another state
- Confirm that your home state is a compact state and that your license is multistate. Check the status on the license verification at Nursys or with your board.
- If you live in another compact state, you can start work in Iowa on your multistate license. Your recruiter confirms the facility requirements before you accept.
- If you move your primary state of residence to Iowa, you apply for a Iowa license as your new home state. Ask the Iowa board how long you may keep practicing on the old license while it processes.
- If your home state is not in the compact, apply for a Iowa license by endorsement. Start before you accept a start date, because verification and background checks take time.
Other healthcare professions
Allied health, pharmacy, therapy, laboratory and imaging licenses and certifications are issued state by state and are not covered by the nurse compact. Some states accept national certification, others require their own license. Ask your recruiter which credential Iowa requires for your role before you commit to dates.
Compact status changes as states implement the law. This reflects our records as of October 15, 2026. Confirm eligibility with the Iowa board of nursing or at nursecompact.org before you accept a role. Nurse Licensure Compact guide · Compact license map · Our agency licenses
Taxes and take-home pay in Iowa
Iowa taxes wage income, and rates and rules change, so use the current rate from your state tax agency. Federal income tax, Social Security and Medicare apply on top. If you work here on a travel assignment, your tax home decides whether housing and meals stipends are tax-free, and that is a question for your tax professional. Put your own rates into the take-home pay calculator and the travel nurse pay calculator.
Working with Valorem Health in Iowa
Email only, pay up front, and no cold calls.
- 1Tell us what and where
Your profession and a city in Iowa. It takes a minute.
- 2Get your Shift Report
An email within 24 hours on business days, with pay at named employers and the roles open now.
- 3Reply to what fits
One click on a role. Nothing is submitted without your written OK.
- 4One recruiter, start to finish
The same person from the first email to the first shift. They write only after you reply.
Your recruiter in Iowa
- Kayla Robinson, Recruiter, Travel Nursing
Neighboring states
Where a nurse working near the Iowa line might also look.
Common questions
Is Iowa a compact nursing state?
Iowa is part of the Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC). A registered nurse or LPN/LVN whose primary state of residence is a compact state can hold one multistate license and practice in Iowa without applying again. You still follow the nurse practice act of Iowa, the state where the patient is. Check your own eligibility with your state board of nursing or at nursecompact.org.
How do I get a nursing license in Iowa?
If you live in another compact state, your multistate license already lets you work here. Otherwise apply to the Iowa board of nursing by endorsement: verify your licenses, complete the background check and plan on several weeks.
Does Iowa tax wages?
Yes. Iowa taxes wage income. Rates change, so check your state tax agency before you compare offers.
How much do RNs make in Iowa?
The median RN pay is $44.10 per hour, about $91,728 a year, based on 19 RN postings with published pay. The typical range runs from $32 to $59 per hour.
How many hospitals are in Iowa?
CMS lists 118 hospitals in Iowa, 114 of them acute care, critical access or children's hospitals. Hospital facts on our pages come from the CMS Hospital General Information file.
Who is hiring in Iowa?
8 employers published roles with pay in Iowa, led by Veterans Health Administration with 21. The list above shows the employers with the most roles.
Does Valorem Health place healthcare staff in Iowa?
Yes. We place nurses, allied health professionals and hospital office staff in all 50 states and DC, including Iowa. Your recruiter contacts you by email only, and only after you ask.
What does it cost me?
Nothing. Candidates never pay, because employers pay us. Your Shift Report is free and so is the recruiter who sends it.
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Your RN pay reportIowa · pay published by hospitals, collected October 15, 2026
1Pay for your role at other hospitals
- Veterans Health AdministrationDes Moines, IA · 6 postings$49.44/ hr$34–$67
- Select MedicalDes Moines, IA · 4 postings$44.80/ hr$37–$53
- CommonSpirit HealthCOUNCIL BLUFFS, IA · 3 postings$44.10/ hr$30–$52
- Acadia HealthcareCouncil Bluffs, IA · 2 postings$39.84/ hr$34–$46
Median posted pay per hour, with the range each employer published.
2What they are offering now
Low$32Median$44.10High$59
19 RN postings with published pay in Iowa, 15 of them posted in the last 30 days. Month-by-month history by employer comes with your full report.
3Open now: 19 RN roles
- Registered Nurse- Community Living Center Admission CoordinatorPermanent$75k–$139k/ year
- Admissions Registered NursePermanent$34.00–$45.69/ hour
+ 17 more in your report. Each one has pay, shift and start date.
I'm interestedOne click. A recruiter writes only after you reply.