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Posted: February 18, 2026 (1 day ago)

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Registered Nurse

State of Iowa

243 Corrections - Anamosa State Penitentiary

Fresh

Location

Salary

$39 - $46.49

per hour

Closes

May 20, 2026

Job Description

Summary

This job is for a registered nurse working in a prison in Iowa, where you'll provide medical care to inmates, manage their health needs, and help create a supportive environment for rehabilitation.

It's ideal for nurses who are adaptable, good at communicating, and passionate about making a difference in the lives of people in the justice system.

A background in mental health can be helpful but isn't necessary.

Key Requirements

  • Active licensure as a Registered Nurse in Iowa or under the Nurse Licensure Compact (must obtain Iowa license within 60 days if compact holder)
  • Current CPR certification
  • Ability to triage patients and prioritize care
  • Adaptability to changing and dynamic environments
  • Strong professional communication skills
  • Ability to serve as a positive role model for inmates
  • U.S. work authorization verifiable through E-Verify

Full Job Description

This position is eligible for a $8,000 recruitment bonus.

Current state employees are not eligible for recruitment payments upon transfer, demotion, or promotion to another agency.A Position in the Iowa Department of Correction is more than a job.

It's a calling.

Corrections employees transform lives, equipping Iowans in the criminal justice system with the skills they need to contribute to their communities, inside and outside our walls.Join our team at the Anamosa State Penitentiary!

This position performs professional nursing tasks in a clinical role in the management of the nursing care of clients in a correctional facility.

The qualified individual must be a registered nurse with a current State of Iowa license, be certified in CPR, be able to triage, adapt to changing environments, have professional communication skills and be a role model.

A background in mental health would be a benefit, but is not required.
At Anamosa Correctional Facility, in Anamosa Iowa we offer a wide range of career opportunities in various departments; i.e., Security, Treatment, Medical, Administrative, Business, Records, Maintenance/Trades, Food Service and other support areas.

Join our team of dedicated professionals who provide an environment that facilitates change for incarcerated individuals. Come be a part of creating opportunities for safer communities.

You’ll find an exceptional workplace where mutual respect and support are part of the culture.


E-Verify and Right to WorkThe 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 Registered Nurse in the State of Iowa by the Iowa Board of Nursing or licensure as a Registered Nurse in accordance with the Nurse Licensure Compact Administrator's Agreement of the National Council of State Boards of Nursing.

NOTE: Please include your State of Iowa or Compact State License Number when submitting your application

Compact license holders are required to obtain an Iowa license within 60 days

For additional information, please click on this link to view the job description.

Additional Information

More information regarding the Nurse Licensure Compact Administrators agreement of the National Council of State Boards of Nursing is available at the Nurse Licensure Compact


Review the provisions of the statute that authorized the creation of the Nurse Licensure Compact at Chapter 152E, Iowa Code.

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Posted on NEOGOV: 2/18/2026 | Added to FreshGovJobs: 2/19/2026

Source: NEOGOV | ID: neogov-iowa-5241404