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Gundersen Health System
West Union, Iowa

Certified Nurse Midwife – West Union (1.0 FTE)

Nurse PractitionerIncludes weekendsNo callNo nightsFull-Time Full Practice Authority

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Job Description

Emplify Health by Gundersen West Union is seeking a Certified Nurse Midwife for a full-scope women’s health practice in West Union, IA. This is a busy, Family Medicine practice that includes three clinics – West Union, Postville, and Fayette.

Our team currently includes two Family Physicians who provide OB services, eight midlevel practitioners which include two psychiatric nurse practitioners, as well as several specialists from the La Crosse Gundersen Health System campus who provide outreach services in the West Union area.

You will join a multidisciplinary Patient-Centered team that integrates family medicine, OB services, and behavioral health into their clinics. Deliveries take place at our hospital located in West Union.

West Union is a rural community in beautiful NE Iowa. Enjoy your life and practice in West Union, the county seat for Fayette County. Our town has been designated as a Green Main Street community with many outdoor recreational opportunities, a wonderful school system, and a robust community. The population base for West Union and surrounding rural communities is approximately 21,000. A state-of-the-art, completely remodeled, full-service hospital is attached to the clinic.

Emplify Health by Gundersen West Union Is

  • A 25-bed Critical Access Hospital with a Level IV ER and a Level I Birthing Center
  • Three Rural Health Clinics including Behavioral Health Services
  • Home Health, Hospice and Home Medical Equipment

Emplify Health by Gundersen Offers

  • Competitive Salary
  • 10 days of CME plus funds
  • Loan Forgiveness
  • Base Retirement Contribution and 401K matching program for retirement
  • Teaching Hospital with opportunity for protected Research time

Additional Benefits Include

Malpractice, health, dental, life, disability, and vacation

Emplify Health by Gundersen Is

  • A physician-led, not-for profit healthcare system
  • Located throughout western Wisconsin, northeastern Iowa and southeastern Minnesota caring for patients in 22 counties
  • A regional referral center with regional hospitals
  • A teaching hospital with 325 beds and a Level II Trauma and Emergency Center
  • The designated Western Academic Campus for the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine & Public Health

Emplify Health is comprised of two of the Midwest’s most respected healthcare systems, Bellin Health and Gundersen Health System. Once neighbors, we are now partners, united in our mission to provide exceptional care to our communities.

As a not-for-profit, patient-centered healthcare network, we have headquarters in Green Bay and La Crosse, Wisconsin. Our extensive network includes 11 hospitals and more than 100 clinics, serving 67 cities and rural communities across Wisconsin, Iowa, Minnesota and Michigan’s Upper Peninsula.

With over 4,500 dedicated nurses and providers, we are committed to delivering primary, specialty and emergency care, along with innovative medical education programs. Join us in making a meaningful difference in the lives of our patients and communities.

You will find that we live our values every day which is a BREATH of all things good. Belonging, Respect, Excellence, Accountability, Teamwork and Humility.

Emplify Health by Gundersen Health System has long been committed to medical education and public service. Gundersen has ACGME accredited residency programs in Internal Medicine, General Surgery, Transitional Year and have a Family Medicine residency program. We serve as the Western Academic Campus for the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health for both traditional track and Wisconsin Academy for Rural Medicine (WARM) third and fourth year students.

West Union is a welcoming, family-friendly community in the heart of northeast Iowa. The town is a vibrant community that perfectly blends modern convenience with rural charm. Known for its strong sense of community and rich history, West Union offers a unique opportunity to live in an area where you are truly valued.

The town’s picturesque surroundings, including beautiful Echo Valley State Park, provide endless opportunities for outdoor activities like hiking, biking, and fishing. With affordable housing, excellent schools, and a welcoming atmosphere.

West Union is an ideal spot for a physician looking to make a lasting impact while enjoying a fulfilling work-life balance. It is not just a place to practice medicine – it is a place to truly call home. For more information about West Union, IA visit westunion.com

Must have completed an accredited program and be eligible to obtain a license to practice in our multi-state region with no restrictions or limitations. Advanced practice clinicians work under the direct supervision of a physician. Clinician staff may need to provide outreach service as part of their role in the system. Teaching students, residents, fellows or clinical staff is cornerstone to our Medical Education philosophy and an expectation of all clinicians.

Primary Recruiter

Ben Reynolds

Recruiter Email Address

bereynol@emplifyhealth.org

We inspire your best life by relentlessly caring, learning and innovating. This is our purpose. Together with our values — belonging, respect, excellence, accountability, teamwork and humility — our pillars set our foundation and our future.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Key Responsibilities

The Certified Nurse Midwife will provide full-scope women's health services within a multidisciplinary team across three rural health clinics. Responsibilities include managing patient care, performing deliveries at the hospital, and participating in medical education for students and residents.

Requirements

Candidates must have completed an accredited midwifery program and be eligible for licensure in the multi-state region. The role requires working under the direct supervision of a physician and a commitment to teaching clinical staff and students.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

ObstetricsPatient-centered careClinical practiceBehavioral health integrationCritical access hospital careCollaboration

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Certified Nurse Midwife – West Union (1.0 FTE) at Gundersen Health System a 6.9 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the Above average in Nurse Practitioner roles — ranked against 14,305 active Nurse Practitioner roles listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no on-call duties, no night shifts.

Nurse Midwifery — Nurse Practitioner Career Context

Of the 50 active Nurse Practitioner listings this role was benchmarked against, 32% are remote, 54% have no call, 64% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for Iowa is 87.8 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 59.8% of Iowa clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

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Annual compensation range

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401k / retirement match
90% this job
Sign-on bonus
40%
CME allowance
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Loan repayment
20% this job
Relocation assistance
7%

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Work-life snapshot

median 6.1this job 6.9
Better work-life than 70% of Nurse Practitioner roles listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 14,305 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • No call
  • No nights
  • Includes weekends

Living in West Union

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$153k
Median resident rent
$967/mo
Residents’ average commute
19 min
State income tax
Up to 6%
Sources & methodology

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

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

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About Gundersen Health System

Hospitals and Health Care
La Crosse, WI
1,001-5,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

10 days CME plus funds
Loan Forgiveness
Base Retirement Contribution
401K matching
Malpractice coverage
Health insurance
Dental
Life insurance