Nurse Practitioner - West Des Moines, IA - Full Time
Listed compensation
$117k-$143k
The week · per this posting · Monday – FridayWeekdays only
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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
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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