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Posted: March 13, 2026 (2 days ago)

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Licensed Practical Nurse - Temp - Iowa Veterans Home

State of Iowa

671 Iowa Department of Veterans Affairs - Veterans Home

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Location

Salary

$38.56 - $38.56

per hour

Closes

March 24, 2026

Job Description

Summary

This temporary job is for licensed practical nurses to provide full-time care to veterans at the Iowa Veterans Home, working evening or night shifts for at least 15 weeks.

It offers a competitive hourly rate but no benefits, with the option to apply for permanent roles afterward.

Ideal for experienced LPNs seeking short-term contract work in a supportive healthcare environment near home.

Key Requirements

  • Must be a licensed practical nurse (LPN)
  • Available for full-time evening (2:00 p.m.-10:30 p.m.) or night (8:15 p.m.-6:15 a.m.) shifts
  • Willing to work 1 out of 3 weekends
  • Commit to a minimum of 15 weeks or up to 780 hours
  • Pass criminal background check, dependent adult abuse check, and child abuse check
  • Eligible to work in the United States (E-Verify compliant)

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.


Looking for contract or agency work closer to home? The Iowa Veterans Home is looking for short-term LPNs to join our team working FULL TIME hours, on evenings or night shift, for a minimum of 15 weeks or up to 780 hours.

Rate of pay is $38.56

*Wage of $38.56 is based on employees working a minimum of 80 hours a pay period for 15 weeks. Employees working less than 80 hours a pay period will have an hourly wage of $25.38-$38.56.

Hours are 2:00 p.m.-10:30 p.m. or 8:15 p.m. to 6:15 a.m. Will work 1 out of 3 weekends.
This position is not eligible for benefits. The candidate may apply for a permanent position at the end of the 15 weeks if interested.

*** 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 a Licensed Practical Nurse.

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

Source: NEOGOV | ID: neogov-iowa-5270365