108+ Registered Nurse Jobs in Iowa
Registered Nurse positions in Iowa with $65K-$100K salary ranges, burnout scores, and schedule details shown upfront. Filter by no call, remote, and weekday-only.
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108+ Registered Nurse Jobs in Iowa Available Now
These 11 roles pay ~$93k median with 3.0/10 median work-life balance — use these as your benchmarks.
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How Iowa Compares for Registered Nurse Pay
Iowa against neighboring states and the top payers, from our own registered nurse postings over the last 12 months — not a salary survey.
Registered Nurse roles in Iowa advertise $23k below the $98k median across the 51 states we can measure, where West Virginia leads at $129k.
| State | Median pay | vs IA | WLB | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Iowa (this page) | $75k | — | 4.9/10 | 104 |
| West Virginia#1 | $129k | +$53k | 5.0/10 | 60 |
| South Dakotaborders | $101k | +$26k | 5.3/10 | 25 |
| Wisconsinborders | $98k | +$23k | 4.5/10 | 180 |
| Illinoisborders | $95k | +$20k | 4.7/10 | 230 |
| Nebraskaborders | $91k | +$16k | 4.8/10 | 30 |
| Minnesotaborders | $91k | +$15k | 4.5/10 | 163 |
| Missouriborders | $81k | +$6k | 4.4/10 | 178 |
“borders” = shares a border with Iowa; “#n” = national pay rank among the 51 measured states.
Registered Nurse Jobs in Iowa: Salary, Outlook & Work-Life Balance
Iowa offers a competitive market for healthcare professionals seeking registered nurse jobs in iowa. With 108+ open positions and salaries ranging from $62K to $106K, clinicians have strong options for career growth and work-life balance.
Every listing is evaluated using WeekdayDoc's proprietary work-life balance scoring system. Registered Nurse Jobs in Iowa on this page have an average score of 4.7/10, with 5% 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 registered nurse jobs in iowa include St. Croix Hospice, University of Iowa, Trinity Health, Avera Health, and more. Positions span registered nurse jobs iowa. New jobs are added daily as healthcare organizations expand their teams.
Among the top-rated employers hiring for registered nurse jobs in iowa, Talkiatry (score: 95.8/100), Up Lift (score: 94.5/100), Cyti Clinics (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 $101K, trending down 4.9% over the past quarter. This data is derived from 7,451+ 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do registered nurses earn in Iowa?
Listed registered nurses in Iowa on WeekdayDoc pay roughly $62K to $106K per year, with a median near $68K. Actual pay varies by specialty, setting, experience, and shift type — every listing shows its salary upfront.
Are there remote or hybrid registered nurses jobs available?
Yes — about 5% of current registered nurses 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 registered nurses jobs have the best work-life balance?
Every registered nurse 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 registered nurses in Iowa right now?
Employers currently hiring for registered nurse roles include St. Croix Hospice, University of Iowa, Trinity Health, Avera Health, and others. WeekdayDoc aggregates verified openings from these and other organizations, refreshed daily.
How many registered nurse jobs in iowa are available, and how often are they updated?
There are currently 108+ registered nurses positions in Iowa listed, with new roles added daily as employers post them. Create a free account to compare salaries and work-life-balance scores side by side, then apply directly.
Employers hiring now
Organizations with the most openings in Registered Nurse Jobs in Iowa
UnityPoint Health14 open roles here · WLB 48/100
Care Initiatives8 open roles here · WLB 63/100- St. Croix Hospice8 open roles here · WLB 53/100
Hines & Associates6 open roles here · WLB 60/100- Campbell Street5 open roles here · WLB 67/100
University of Iowa4 open roles here · WLB 53/100
Avera Health3 open roles here · WLB 28/100
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