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Posted: December 19, 2025 (27 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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Salary

$38.56 - $38.56

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Job Description

Summary

This temporary job is for licensed practical nurses to provide full-time care to veterans at a state home in Iowa, working evening or night shifts for at least 15 weeks or up to 780 hours.

It offers a competitive hourly wage without benefits, and successful candidates can apply for permanent roles afterward.

Ideal for experienced nurses seeking short-term, flexible work in a supportive environment for elderly veterans.

Key Requirements

  • Active Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) license in Iowa
  • Availability for full-time evening (2:00 p.m.-10:30 p.m.) or night (8:15 p.m.-6:15 a.m.) shifts
  • Commitment to at least 15 weeks or 780 hours
  • Willingness to work 1 out of 3 weekends
  • Pass criminal background check, dependent adult abuse check, and child abuse check
  • Authorization to work in the United States (E-Verify compliant)

Full Job Description

This is a non-merit, temporary position. Candidates must follow the instructions in the "To Apply" section. 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

Licensure as a Licensed Practical Nurse by the Iowa Board of Nursing or licensure as a Licensed Practical Nurse in accordance with the Nurse Licensure Compact Administrator's Agreement of the National Council of State Boards of Nursing. -Nurse Licensure Compact

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Posted on NEOGOV: 12/19/2025 | Added to FreshGovJobs: 12/20/2025

Source: NEOGOV | ID: neogov-iowa-5177221