Registered Nurse (RN) - Temporary
State of Iowa
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Registered Nurse - Temp - Iowa Veterans Home
State of Iowa
671 Iowa Department of Veterans Affairs - Veterans Home
Location
Iowa, 50319
Salary
$33.52 - $46.49
per hour
Type
Temporary
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Job Description
Summary
This temporary role involves working as a registered nurse at the Iowa Veterans Home, providing full-time care to veterans on evening or night shifts for at least 15 weeks.
Nurses will handle patient needs during these hours, including one weekend out of every three, in a supportive environment for short-term contract work.
It's ideal for experienced RNs seeking flexible, higher-paying temporary positions near home, with a chance to transition to permanent roles.
Key Requirements
- Active Registered Nurse (RN) license required
- 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 minimum 15 weeks or up to 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)
- No benefits eligibility; position is non-merit and temporary
Full Job Description
This is a non-merit, temporary position.Looking for contract or agency work closer to home? The Iowa Veterans Home is looking for short-term RNs to join our team working FULL TIME hours, on evening shift and night shift, for a minimum of 15 weeks or up to 780 hours.
Rate of pay is $46.49*
*Wage of $46.49 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 $29.97-$46.49.
Hours are 2:00 p.m.-10:30 p.m. and 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
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