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Posted: March 13, 2026 (2 days ago)

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Licensed Practical Nurse - PRN - Iowa Veterans Home

State of Iowa

671 Iowa Department of Veterans Affairs - Veterans Home

Fresh

Location

Salary

$30.38 - $38.56

per hour

Closes

March 24, 2026

Job Description

Summary

This is a flexible, part-time role for licensed practical nurses at the Iowa Veterans Home, where you can work as few as two shifts per month or commit to every third weekend on evening or night shifts to help care for veterans.

It's perfect for new graduates looking to gain hands-on experience or experienced nurses seeking extra income without a full-time schedule.

The position offers pay between $30.38 and $38.56 per hour, with a cap of 780 hours per year and required initial orientation.

Key Requirements

  • Must hold a valid Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) license
  • Complete 80 hours of mandatory orientation within the first 6 weeks
  • Pass criminal background check, dependent adult abuse check, and child abuse check
  • Eligible to work in the United States (E-Verify verification required)
  • Available for flexible scheduling, including at least two shifts per month or every third weekend (evening or night shifts)
  • Adhere to annual hour limit of 780 hours per fiscal year

Full Job Description

This is a non-merit, temporary position. Positions in this class are exempt from the screening and referral requirements of the Iowa Department of Administrative Services - Human Resources Enterprise.


Available Scheduling Options
Work as few as two shifts per month in areas with identified needs.
OR
Commit to every third weekend with a choice of:
Evening Shift: 2:00 p.m. – 10:30 p.m.
Night Shift: 8:15 p.m. – 6:15 a.m.

Rate of pay is $30.38-$38.56

Benefits for Your Career Stage
For New Graduates: This is an ideal way to gain diverse clinical experience and build your skill set while pursuing advanced certifications or further education.

For Experienced Nurses: These roles provide the work-life balance necessary for those needing a flexible schedule or supplemental income without a full-time commitment.

Annual Hour Limit: You may work a maximum of 780 hours per fiscal year.

Average Bi-weekly Hours: This equates to an average of 30 hours per pay period.

Mandatory Orientation: You must complete at least 80 hours of orientation within the first 6 weeks of your hire date.

Scheduling Flexibility: Beyond the mandatory orientation, you have the flexibility to pick up additional hours at your convenience, provided you do not exceed the annual 780-hour cap.

*** All applicants are subject to a Criminal Background Check, Dependent Adult Abuse and Child Abuse Check


E-Verify and Right to Work:

The State of Iowa participates in E-Verify, a federal program that helps employers confirm the employment eligibility of all newly hired employees.

Within the required timeframe, new hires will be verified through the E-Verify system to ensure authorization to work in the United States.

The State of Iowa also complies with the federal Right to Work laws, which protect employees’ rights to work without being required to join a labor organization.

For more information, please visit www.e-verify.gov.


Qualifications

Must be Licensed Practical Nurse.

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Posted on NEOGOV: 3/13/2026 | Added to FreshGovJobs: 3/14/2026

Source: NEOGOV | ID: neogov-iowa-5270382