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University of Iowa
Iowa City, Iowa

Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner - Neurosurgery (Spine)

Nurse PractitionerIncludes weekendsFull-Time Full Practice Authority
Posted 6mo ago

About the Role

Full-time ARNP in Neurosurgery Spine at University of Iowa. Academic setting, autonomy, PSLF eligible. Salary not specified.

Join University of Iowa as a Neurosurgery ARNP – Spine, Academic in Iowa City, Iowa.

Benefits & Compensation

  • Health Insurance
  • Dental
  • Vision
  • Retirement Plan
  • Paid Time Off
  • CME Allowance

Work Schedule

  • Full-Time position.
  • No explicit call, weekend, or night shift information provided.

Apply to join University of Iowa as a Neurosurgery ARNP – Spine, Academic.

Key Responsibilities

The Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner will function as a change agent, incorporating roles as a consultant, educator, researcher, and administrator to support quality care and positive patient outcomes within the Neurosurgery service. This role involves exercising autonomy in medical decision-making and performing direct patient care across the full continuum for both inpatient and outpatient neurosurgical populations.

Requirements

A Master’s degree is required for this role, preferably in Nursing, along with current or eligible licensure as an ARNP in Iowa, an active DEA license, and active BLS certification. Candidates must possess reasonable experience (1-3 years) in the clinical practice area or demonstrated knowledge, specifically including experience providing clinical care to neurosurgical patients.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure

Certifications

BLSDEA License

Key Skills

NeurosurgeryPain ManagementAdvanced Registered Nurse PractitionerPatient Care CoordinationAmbulatory Clinical SettingSurgical PreparationInpatient CareOutpatient CarePediatricsAdult Patient CareMedical Decision-MakingInterdisciplinary TeamworkDiagnostic ProceduresTherapeutic ProceduresMedication Prescription

Surgery — Nurse Practitioner Career Context

In Iowa, Nurse Practitioner listings on WeekdayDoc pay a median of ~$119k across 418 listings, vs ~$137k nationally (39,062 listings).

Nurse Practitioner pay on WeekdayDoc is down 2.0% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).

Iowa's cost-of-living index is 89.0 (US average = 100) — Iowa ranks #4 of 50 for clinician purchasing power. 59.8% of Iowa clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Position Insights

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About University of Iowa

Hospitals and Health Care
Iowa City, Iowa
5,001-10,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

Health Insurance
Dental
Vision
Retirement Plan
Paid Time Off
CME Allowance