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View job details for Director Registered Nurse (RN) - Labor and Delivery
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Director Registered Nurse (RN) - Labor and Delivery
- CoreMedical Group Perm
- Ottumwa, IA
- 5x8 hrs
$90K-126K/year
5x8
View job details for Manager Registered Nurse (RN) - ED - Emergency Department
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Manager Registered Nurse (RN) - ED - Emergency Department
- CoreMedical Group Perm
- Keosauqua, IA
- 5x8 hrs
$105K-122K/year
5x8
Above Average Pay
View job details for Registered Nurse (RN) - Long Term Acute Care
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Registered Nurse (RN) - Long Term Acute Care
- Select Specialty Hospital - Quad Cities
- Davenport, IA
$39-53/hour
View job details for Registered Nurse (RN) - Long Term Acute Care
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Registered Nurse (RN) - Long Term Acute Care
- Select Specialty Hospital - Quad Cities
- Davenport, IA
$39-53/hour
View job details for Registered Nurse (RN) - ED - Emergency Department
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Registered Nurse (RN) - ED - Emergency Department
- CoreMedical Group Perm
- Ottumwa, IA
- 3x12 hrs
$70K-96K/year
3x12
View job details for Registered Nurse (RN) - Med Surg
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Registered Nurse (RN) - Med Surg
- CoreMedical Group Perm
- Ottumwa, IA
- 3x12 hrs
$70K-95K/year
3x12
View job details for Registered Nurse (RN) - Long Term Acute Care
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Registered Nurse (RN) - Long Term Acute Care
- Select Specialty Hospital - Des Moines
- Des Moines, IA
$37-50/hour
View job details for Registered Nurse (RN) - Long Term Acute Care
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Registered Nurse (RN) - Long Term Acute Care
- Select Specialty Hospital - Des Moines
- Des Moines, IA
$37-50/hour
View job details for Registered Nurse (RN) - Home Health
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Registered Nurse (RN) - Home Health
- Elara Caring
- Clarke, IA
$70K-95K/year
Posted 9 days ago
View job details for Registered Nurse (RN) - Home Health
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Registered Nurse (RN) - Home Health
- Elara Caring
- Des Moines, IA
$70K-95K/year
View job details for Registered Nurse (RN) - Home Health
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Registered Nurse (RN) - Home Health
- Elara Caring
- Oskaloosa, IA
$70K-95K/year
View job details for Registered Nurse (RN) - ED - Emergency Department
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Registered Nurse (RN) - ED - Emergency Department
- Medical Solutions Direct Hire
- Greenfield, IA
- 3x12 hrs, Nights
$30-44/hour
Nights
3x12
View job details for Registered Nurse (RN) - Med Surg
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Registered Nurse (RN) - Med Surg
- Medical Solutions Direct Hire
- Greenfield, IA
- 3x12 hrs, Nights
$56K-82K/year
Nights
3x12
Posted 2 days ago
View job details for Registered Nurse (RN) - Hospice
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Registered Nurse (RN) - Hospice
- Heartland Hospice
- Ames, IA
$71K-88K/year
View job details for Registered Nurse (RN) - Hospice
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Registered Nurse (RN) - Hospice
- Gentiva Hospice
- Carroll, IA
$71K-88K/year
View job details for Registered Nurse (RN) - Long Term Acute Care
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Registered Nurse (RN) - Long Term Acute Care
- Select Specialty Hospital - Quad Cities
- Davenport, IA
$39/hour
View job details for Registered Nurse (RN) - Long Term Acute Care
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Registered Nurse (RN) - Long Term Acute Care
- Select Specialty Hospital - Des Moines
- Des Moines, IA
$37/hour
View job details for Registered Nurse, Long-Term Care
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Registered Nurse, Long-Term Care
- Signature HealthCARE of Terre Haute
- Des Moines, IA
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Registered Nurse, Long-Term Care
- Signature HealthCARE of Terre Haute
- Cedar Rapids, IA
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Registered Nurse, Long-Term Care
- Signature HealthCARE of Terre Haute
- Davenport, IA
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Iowa Nursing Jobs Salary Insights
Average Registered Nurse Salary
$44.69/hour
The average salary for a Registered Nurse in Iowa is $44.69 per hour. This is 6% lower than the US average of $47.42.
Last updated on May 14, 2026. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.
Iowa Nursing Jobs FAQs
What are the Registered Nurse licensing requirements in Iowa?
What are the Registered Nurse licensing requirements in Iowa?
You can find out the RN licensing and renewal requirements for new or experienced registered nurses at our Iowa RN Licensing guide.
Does Vivian have any local contract Nursing jobs?
Does Vivian have any local contract Nursing jobs?
As of Saturday, May 16th 2026, Vivian has 106 listings for local contract Nursing jobs. These jobs pay $54 per hour on average, and up to $74 per hour for the top-paying job listed.
Does Vivian have any travel Nursing jobs?
Does Vivian have any travel Nursing jobs?
As of Saturday, May 16th 2026, Vivian has 3,110 listings for travel Nursing jobs. These jobs pay $2,279 per hour on average, and up to $4,650 per hour for the top-paying job listed.
Is Iowa a Nurse Licensure Compact State (NLC)?
Is Iowa a Nurse Licensure Compact State (NLC)?
Yes, Iowa is a Nurse Licensure Compact State (NLC).
How much does obtaining a nursing license in Iowa cost?
How much does obtaining a nursing license in Iowa cost?
Cost to obtain a nursing license in Iowa varies from $143-$169.
How often do you need to renew your nursing license in Iowa?
How often do you need to renew your nursing license in Iowa?
Nursing license needs to be renewed every three years.
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