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Nurse Practitioner Jobs in Iowa

Nurse Practitioner Jobs in Iowa with pay where disclosed, schedule details, and work-life-balance signals. Compare each listing's currency, pay period, location, and requirements before applying.

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176+ Nurse Practitioner Jobs in Iowa Available Now

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176 jobs

These 65 roles pay ~$145k median with 6.6/10 median work-life balance — use these as your benchmarks.

Salary Distribution65 jobs · 26 employers

30
<$140k
8
$140k-165k
10
$165k-190k
12
$190k-215k
5
$215k+

Annual compensation range

Work-Life Balance Distribution65 jobs · 26 employers

2
1-2
15
3-4
7
5-6
36
7-8
5
9-10

Higher = better work-life balance

Odyssey Behavioral Healthcare logo

Nurse Practitioner PRN

Odyssey Behavioral HealthcareWest Des Moines, IA

Nurse Practitioner
Pay not disclosed
6h ago
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University of Iowa logo

PA/ARNP Hospitalist - Family Medicine

University of IowaIowa City, IA

Nurse Practitioner
Pay not disclosed
3d ago
University of Iowa logo

PA/ARNP Hospitalist - Infectious Diseases

University of IowaIowa City, IA

Nurse Practitioner
Pay not disclosed
6d ago
University of Iowa logo

ARNP - Family Medicine - Bettendorf

University of IowaIowa City, IA

Nurse Practitioner
Pay not disclosed
1w ago
Rochester Regional Health logo

Supportive Team Environment! Nurse Practitioner - Hospitalist

Rochester Regional HealthMuscatine, IA

Nurse Practitioner
$100,000-$150,000
1w ago

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Child Serve logo

Nurse Practitioner (FT, PT, PRN)

Child ServeJohnston, IA

Nurse Practitioner
Pay not disclosed
1w ago
University of Iowa logo

PA/ARNP Hospitalist - Cardiothoracic Surgery

University of IowaIowa City, IA

Nurse Practitioner
Pay not disclosed
1w ago
Receptive logo

Nurse Practitioner - ADHD Diagnosis and Treatment

ReceptiveEmployer score · GoldRemote

Nurse Practitioner
$120 per hour
1w ago
OpenLoop Health Partners logo

Telehealth Nurse Practitioner - Sexual Health

OpenLoop Health PartnersRemote

Nurse Practitioner
Pay not disclosed
1w ago
Warrior Vets Medical Services P logo

Nurse Practitioner - WarriorVets Medical Services, PLLC - Cedar Falls, IA - In Your Clinic

Warrior Vets Medical Services PEmployer score · SilverCedar Falls, IA

Nurse Practitioner
$150 per hour
2w ago
Rochester Regional Health logo

Pediatric / Neo- Natal Nurse Practitioner - Newborn Nursery (Per Diem)

Rochester Regional HealthMuscatine, IA

Nurse Practitioner
$100,000-$150,000
2w ago
Odyssey Behavioral Group logo

Nurse Practitioner PRN

Odyssey Behavioral GroupWest Des Moines, IA

Nurse Practitioner
Pay not disclosed
2w ago
Best Care logo

Advanced Practice Provider - Hospitalist - Full Time - Nights - Rotating

Best CareCouncil Bluffs, IA

Nurse Practitioner
Pay not disclosed
2w ago
Pro Med Healthcare Services logo

Nurse Practitioner (NP) - General Medical Examiner

Pro Med Healthcare ServicesEmployer score · SilverCedar Falls, IA

Nurse Practitioner
Pay not disclosed
2w ago
Florida Atlantic University logo

Family Nurse Practitioner

Florida Atlantic UniversityWestgate, IA

Nurse Practitioner
$90,000-$110,000
2w ago

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How Iowa Compares for Nurse Practitioner Pay

Iowa against neighboring states and the top payers, from our own nurse practitioner postings over the last 12 months — not a salary survey.

Median advertised
$127k
Pay rank
#45 of 51
Work-life balance
5.3/10 · #32
Open listings
424

Nurse Practitioner roles in Iowa advertise $9k below the $136k median across the 51 states we can measure, where Rhode Island leads at $164k.

Nurse Practitioner median pay and work-life-balance score, Iowa compared with neighboring states and the highest-paying states
StateMedian payvs IAWLBListings
Iowa (this page)$127k—5.3/10424
Rhode Island#1$164k+$37k5.3/10192
Minnesotaborders$141k+$13k5.2/10863
South Dakotaborders$139k+$12k5.1/10201
Wisconsinborders$137k+$9k5.2/10666
Nebraskaborders$136k+$8k5.2/10171
Illinoisborders$134k+$6k5.4/101624
Missouriborders$127k−$0k5.8/10801

“borders” = shares a border with Iowa; “#n” = national pay rank among the 51 measured states.

Nurse Practitioner Jobs in Iowa: Market Overview & Work-Life Balance

Listing snapshot: this overview summarizes the jobs loaded on this page. Market comparisons use the separate scope and time period labeled in their section.

Iowa offers a competitive market for healthcare professionals seeking nurse practitioner jobs in iowa. With 176+ open positions, clinicians have strong options for career growth and work-life balance.

Every listing is evaluated using WeekdayDoc's proprietary work-life balance scoring system. Nurse Practitioner Jobs in Iowa on this page have an average score of 3.8/10, with 10% offering remote work. This data helps clinicians quickly identify positions that match their lifestyle priorities without reading through hundreds of job descriptions.

Leading employers currently hiring for nurse practitioner jobs in iowa include University of Iowa, Rochester Regional Health, Tru Health, Odyssey Behavioral Healthcare, and more. Positions span nurse practitioner jobs iowa. New jobs are added daily as healthcare organizations expand their teams.

Among the top-rated employers hiring for nurse practitioner jobs in iowa, Talkiatry (score: 95.1/100), BetterHelp (score: 94.9/100), Hiaah (score: 94.5/100) have earned WeekdayDoc's Top Employer designation based on our proprietary ranking system. This ranking evaluates burnout scores (40%), salary competitiveness (30%), and work-life balance features like no-call and remote options (30%). See the full rankings on our Top Employers page.

According to WeekdayDoc's Market Pulse — which tracks real-time compensation data from thousands of active job postings — the current median salary is $104K, trending up 3.4% over the past quarter. This data is derived from 21,713+ job postings analyzed over the past 12 months — updated daily, unlike annual survey-based reports. Explore salary trends and burnout data on our Market Pulse dashboard.

A few things worth knowing

About Nurse Practitioner jobs in Iowa.

How much do nurse practitioners earn in Iowa?

A reliable salary estimate is unavailable for this sample of nurse practitioners. Compensation varies by role, specialty, location, and schedule. Compare employer-posted pay where disclosed, including its currency and pay period; missing pay is not estimated.

Are there remote or hybrid nurse practitioners jobs available?

Yes — about 10% of current nurse practitioners listings offer remote or hybrid work. You can filter for telehealth and work-from-home options, and every listing shows its remote status before you apply.

Which nurse practitioners jobs have the best work-life balance?

Every nurse practitioner role on WeekdayDoc is scored for burnout risk using call schedule, weekend and night requirements, and remote flexibility. You can sort by work-life-balance score to surface the lowest-burnout roles first.

Who is hiring nurse practitioners in Iowa right now?

Employers currently hiring for nurse practitioner roles include University of Iowa, Rochester Regional Health, Tru Health, Odyssey Behavioral Healthcare, and others. WeekdayDoc aggregates verified openings from these and other organizations, refreshed daily.

How many nurse practitioner jobs in iowa are available, and how often are they updated?

There are currently 176 nurse practitioners positions in Iowa listed, with new roles added as employers post them. Job descriptions are public. Verified sign-in with Google or email gives free access to regular Apply, full search, and standard Market Insights. Saved jobs, My Search, and the dashboard also require verified sign-in. Eligible featured employer listings allow Apply without signup or email. Basic calculators are public and free; optional AI contract analysis, RVU Billing Optimizer, and Schedule Optimizer reports remain paid.