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Des Moines, Iowa · Hybrid

Cardiopulmonary Patient Educator - Registered Nurse

Registered NurseIncludes callNo nightsFull-Time

Listed compensation

$54k-$117k

The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed

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Posted 1mo ago

Job Description

We’re building a world of health around every individual — shaping a more connected, convenient and compassionate health experience. At CVS Health®, you’ll be surrounded by passionate colleagues who care deeply, innovate with purpose, hold ourselves accountable and prioritize safety and quality in everything we do. Join us and be part of something bigger – helping to simplify health care one person, one family and one community at a time.

As a Cardiopulmonary Patient Educator with CVS Health, you will have the opportunity to use your clinical skills to be an educator to your patients and their caregivers, helping them understand their complex Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension (PAH) therapies by providing infusion training and clinical support.

**This is a direct hire/full-time position.

In this role you will:

Consult and collaborate with physicians, clinicians, pharmacy operations and the sales team to coordinate the patient’s plan of care.

Work within a highly specialized area of nursing and enjoy the autonomy that comes from working within a home care service.

  • Assist patients who are initiating or transitioning to infused or inhaled therapies for PAH.
  • Develop deep relationships with patients and caregivers in a one-on-one setting.
  • Have excellent written and verbal customer service skills and advanced computer skills in order to interact with key partners
  • Participate in on-call as the business needs.

Travel

You can expect to work from home approximately 20% of the time when you are educating patients on how to administer their oral, or inhaled therapies.

You will spend approximately 80% of your time visiting patients in-person when you are educating them on their infused therapies. About 80% of this time within the state of IA and the remaining 20% in the states of NE, SD and ND.

  • Overnight visits occur 1-2 nights/week.
  • Candidates must reside within one hour of Des Moines International Airport.

You will have a uniquely rewarding setting to use their exceptional nursing skills. As a national leader in the home infusion field, we seek those special RNs who not only possess strong clinical expertise with creative ideas but who also have the kind of deep compassion and sensitivity it takes to treat people in their homes.

Required Qualifications

Must live within one hour of Des Moines International Airport

Registered Nurse with a current unrestricted license in the state of IA with ability to obtain additional licensure for multi-state service area

Two years of experience in a critical care or acute care hospital setting providing high-tech infusions, or two years of high-tech home infusion experience.

  • Ability to build positive business relationships with all levels of medical/clinical personnel.
  • Ability to travel as noted in the position summary and as business needs require.
  • Have and maintain current CPR certification.
  • Possess a valid and current driver’s license and auto insurance.
  • Participate in the on call rotation as determined by staffing and business needs

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience in caring for patients with Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension – PAH is great, but not required
  • Home healthcare and pediatric experience is preferred, but not required
  • CRNI certification is preferred, but not required

Education

  • RN Diploma, Associates or B.S. degree in nursing
  • Anticipated Weekly Hours
  • 40
  • Time Type
  • Full time

Pay Range

The typical pay range for this role is:

$54,095.00 - $116,760.00

This pay range represents the base hourly rate or base annual full-time salary for all positions in the job grade within which this position falls. The actual base salary offer will depend on a variety of factors including experience, education, geography and other relevant factors. This position is eligible for a CVS Health bonus, commission or short-term incentive program in addition to the base pay range listed above.

Our people fuel our future. Our teams reflect the customers, patients, members and communities we serve and we are committed to fostering a workplace where every colleague feels valued and that they belong.

Great Benefits for Great People

We take pride in offering a comprehensive and competitive mix of pay and benefits that reflects our commitment to our colleagues and their families.

This full‑time position is eligible for a comprehensive benefits package designed to support the physical, emotional, and financial well‑being of colleagues and their families. The benefits for this position include medical, dental, and vision coverage, paid time off, retirement savings options, wellness programs, and other resources, based on eligibility.

Additional details about available benefits are provided during the application process and on Benefits Moments.

We anticipate the application window for this opening will close on: 10/31/2026

Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with all federal, state and local laws.

Key Responsibilities

The Cardiopulmonary Patient Educator will provide clinical support and infusion training to patients with Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension in a home care setting. They will collaborate with physicians and pharmacy operations to coordinate comprehensive care plans for patients and their caregivers.

Requirements

Candidates must be a Registered Nurse with at least two years of experience in critical care, acute care, or high-tech home infusion. Applicants are required to reside within one hour of Des Moines International Airport and possess a valid driver's license and current CPR certification.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Infusion therapyPatient educationCare coordinationClinical documentationRelationship building

Telehealth Nursing — Registered Nurse Career Context

Of the 41 active Telehealth Nursing listings this role was benchmarked against, 29% are remote, 39% have no call, 63% require no weekends — this position is remote.

The cost-of-living index for Iowa is 87.8 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$85k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $97k in an average-cost state. 59.8% of Iowa clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

How many Telehealth Nursing jobs are remote?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Work-life score6.3 / 10 · above average in telehealth nursing (rn)ranked against 177 Telehealth Nursing (RN) listingslisting-based score, 0–10
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$97k in purchasing powerIowa index 87.8 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Telehealth Nursing listings in Iowa6 active184 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026
Work settingremotepeers: 29% remote · 39% no call · 63% no weekends41 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedIowa Registered Nurse listings: 20% state a sign-on bonus (median $10k) · 2% offer loan repayment134 active listings, Oct 2026
Telehealth Nursing pay trend−9.7% vs prior quarter—through Sep 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index (177 Telehealth Nursing (RN) listings), BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Oct 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Cardiopulmonary Patient Educator - Registered Nurse at CVS Health a 6.3 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the Above average in Telehealth Nursing (RN) — ranked against 177 active Telehealth Nursing (RN) listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no night shifts, remote work flexibility.

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Work-life snapshot

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Listing-based score, 0–10, across 177 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • No nights
  • Hybrid
  • Includes call
  • Remote
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Paid Time Off
Retirement Savings
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