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Commonwealth Medical Services
West Des Moines, Iowa

Nurse Practitioner - West Des Moines, IA - Full Time

Nurse PractitionerNo weekendsNo nightsFull-Time Full Practice Authority

Listed compensation

$117k-$143k

The week · per this posting · Monday – FridayWeekdays only

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Posted 1mo ago · Verified live

Job Description

  • Exciting Opportunity for Nurse Practitioners – Full-Time available.
  • Specialty: Nurse Practitioner
  • Location: West Des Moines, IA
  • Shifts: 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM (Monday – Friday)
  • Compensation: $450–$550 per day (Guaranteed daily rate)
  • Status: W-2 Employment
  • Paid Time Off: Accrued PTO
  • Benefits: Health, Dental, and Vision insurance options available for eligible employees.
  • Other: Malpractice Coverage

Why Join Us?

Be part of a Nurse Practitioner-owned company that puts your work-life balance first! We offer competitive guaranteed pay, a supportive environment, and the flexibility you’ve been looking for.

What You’ll Do

  • Conduct one-time assessments for our nation’s Veterans, helping them in their disability claim process.
  • Enjoy a low-stress setting, seeing just 1-5 Veterans per day.
  • Review records and complete assessments electronically on a secure platform.
  • Benefit from fully provided technology, training, and clinical support.

What You WON’T Do

  • No treatments, procedures, or diagnosing.
  • No prescribing, billing, or disability percentage calculations.
  • No scheduling; your appointments and walk-ins are not permitted.
  • No nights, weekends, or holidays.

Who We’re Looking For

Whether you’re a new graduate looking to kickstart your career or an experienced provider seeking a slower, more flexible pace, this role is for you!

Apply today to join a mission-driven company that values YOU. Make a difference in the lives of Veterans—without sacrificing your own.

Email thomas@cmslexington.com for any questions or assistance.

Key Responsibilities

Conduct one-time disability assessments for Veterans by reviewing records and completing electronic documentation. Ensure high-quality clinical support while maintaining a low-stress environment without performing treatments or diagnoses.

Requirements

The role is open to both new graduates and experienced Nurse Practitioners. Candidates must be prepared to work on-site in West Des Moines, IA during standard weekday business hours.

Key Skills

Clinical assessmentRecord reviewPatient evaluationMedical record analysis

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Nurse Practitioner - West Des Moines, IA - Full Time at Commonwealth Medical Services a 7.1 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as very good. This places the position in the Above average in Nurse Practitioner roles — ranked against 14,133 active Nurse Practitioner roles listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements, no night shifts.

General Medicine — Nurse Practitioner Career Context

Of the 50 active General Medicine listings this role was benchmarked against, 18% are remote, 58% have no call, 62% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for Iowa is 87.8 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$130k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $148k in an average-cost state. 59.8% of Iowa clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

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Salary Distribution28 jobs · 24 employers

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Annual compensation range

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401k / retirement match
92%
Sign-on bonus
56%
CME allowance
48%
Loan repayment
24%
Relocation assistance
16%

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Work-life snapshot

median 7.1this job 7.1
Better work-life than 50% of General Medicine (NP) listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 32 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • No weekends
  • No nights
  • On-site

Living in West Des Moines

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$317k
Typical market rent
$1,359/mo
Residents’ average commute
18 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
91.7
State income tax
Up to 6%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

BEA 2024 · Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.

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About Commonwealth Medical Services

Hospitals and Health Care
11-50 employees

Benefits & Perks

Accrued PTO
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Malpractice Coverage