18 open nursing positions in Iowa right now. Apply free — no recruiter, no fees, direct to facility.
Iowa has active demand for nursing professionals across hospital systems, long-term care, home health and outpatient settings. Iowa is a Compact License state, which means nurses holding an active compact license from any NLC member state can work here without applying for a separate Iowa license. Facilities post positions directly on TheNurs.com, so listings here reflect real current openings — not scraped or expired postings. Register a free nurse profile to get found by Iowa facilities directly.
There are currently 18 open positions in Iowa on TheNurs.com. Iowa cities with the most openings right now include Des Moines.
If your primary state of residence is another NLC compact state, your compact license is valid in Iowa. You can start working here without waiting on a new license application.
Check the Iowa Board of Nursing website for current processing times, fees and CEU requirements for renewal.
Facilities in Iowa search our nurse directory for RN, LPN and CNA candidates. A registered profile means they can reach out before a job is even posted publicly. Free, 3 minutes.