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
Full-Time Nurse Practitioner – Veteran Disability Assessments
West Des Moines, IA | W-2 | $450–$550 Guaranteed Daily Rate
Looking for meaningful work with a schedule that fits your life? Join a Nurse Practitioner–owned company that values work-life balance and supports the providers who serve our nation’s Veterans.
Position Details
- Specialty: Nurse Practitioner
- Location: West Des Moines, IA
- Schedule: Full time, Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM
- Compensation: $450–$550 per day, guaranteed
- Employment type: W-2
- Paid time off: Accrued PTO
- Benefits: Health, dental, and vision insurance options for eligible employees
- Malpractice: Coverage provided
- What You’ll Do
- Conduct one-time evaluations for Veterans to support their disability claims
- See just 1–5 Veterans per day in a low-stress setting
- Review records and complete assessments electronically on a secure platform
- Receive full technology, training, and clinical support
- What You Won’t Do
- No ongoing treatment or procedures
- No prescribing, billing, or disability rating calculations
No scheduling. Appointments are booked for you, and walk-ins aren’t accepted.
No nights, weekends, or holidays
Who We’re Looking For
Whether you’re a new graduate starting your career or an experienced provider looking for a steady, lower-stress pace, this role is a great fit.
Apply today to join a mission-driven team where you can make a real difference for Veterans without sacrificing your own well-being.
Questions? Email thomas@cmslexington.com for more information or assistance.
Key Responsibilities
Conduct one-time disability evaluations for Veterans to support their claims. Review medical records and complete assessments electronically on a secure platform.
Requirements
The role is open to both new graduates and experienced Nurse Practitioners. Candidates must be prepared to work in a clinical setting performing assessments.
Key Skills
Family Medicine — Nurse Practitioner Career Context
Of the 40 active Family Medicine listings this role was benchmarked against, 45% are remote, 55% have no call, 73% 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).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Work-life score | 9.1 / 10 · top 5% in family medicine (np) | ranked against 2,732 Family Medicine (NP) listingslisting-based score, 0–10 |
| Listed pay | $117k–$143k | Family Medicine median $133k (middle half $125k–$192k)15 comparable listings, Nov 2026 |
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$148k in purchasing power | Iowa index 87.8 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Family Medicine listings in Iowa | 48 active | 2,796 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 45% remote · 55% no call · 73% no weekends40 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | not stated | Iowa Nurse Practitioner listings: 16% state a sign-on bonus (median $10k) · 12% offer loan repayment173 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| Family Medicine hiring demand | #2 of 19 specialties | postings stay open a median 34 days · 23% state a sign-on bonusWeekdayDoc Hiring Index, October 2026 · 1,246 postings, 1,426 closed |
| New Family Medicine listings | 2,086 in the last 30 days | 1,408 the 30 days before (+48%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Family Medicine pay trend | +1.8% vs prior quarter | —through Oct 2026 |
| Commonwealth Medical Services | silver tier, 78/100 | Top Employers work-life index480 active listings |
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Nurse Practitioner - West Des Moines, IA - Full-Time at Commonwealth Medical Services a 9.1 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as exceptional. This places the position in the top 5% in Family Medicine (NP) — ranked against 2,732 active Family Medicine (NP) listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements, no night shifts.
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