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Posted: February 17, 2026 (1 day ago)

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Registered Nurse - Temp - Iowa Veterans Home

State of Iowa

671 Iowa Department of Veterans Affairs - Veterans Home

Fresh

Location

Salary

$33.52 - $46.49

per hour

Closes

March 3, 2026

Job Description

Summary

This temporary job is for registered nurses to provide full-time care at the Iowa Veterans Home on evening and night shifts, lasting at least 15 weeks or up to 780 hours.

It involves working in a supportive environment for veterans, with shifts from 2:00 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. or 8:15 p.m. to 6:15 a.m., including one weekend out of three.

It's ideal for experienced RNs seeking short-term contract work near home without benefits, with a chance to apply for permanent roles afterward.

Key Requirements

  • Active licensure as a Registered Nurse in Iowa or under the Nurse Licensure Compact
  • Availability for full-time evening or night shifts (2:00 p.m.-10:30 p.m. or 8:15 p.m.-6:15 a.m.)
  • Commitment to a minimum of 15 weeks or 780 hours
  • Willingness to work one weekend out of every three
  • Pass criminal background check, dependent adult abuse check, and child abuse check
  • Eligibility to work in the United States (E-Verify compliant)
  • No benefits eligibility; temporary non-merit position

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 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

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.

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Posted on NEOGOV: 2/17/2026 | Added to FreshGovJobs: 2/18/2026

Source: NEOGOV | ID: neogov-iowa-5238967