Registered Nurse

State of Iowa; Mitchellville (IA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Job summary

Iowa Department of Corrections is hiring an RN for the Women’s Intake Center to deliver essential healthcare within a secure environment. You will assess patients, provide clinical care, and collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to meet physical and mental health needs.

Shifts run 1pm–11pm or 9pm–7am with a 2–3 day block off, every other weekend. A $3,000 sign-on bonus is available and licensure requirements must be met for Iowa or compact states.

Qualifications

• Active Iowa RN license or compact license with Iowa licensure within 60 days.
• Strong attention to safety protocols and crisis response in a correctional setting.
• Willingness to work 10‑hour shifts and rotate days off as assigned.

Responsibilities

• Perform patient and staff health appraisals and conduct health clinics.
• Perform examinations, document visits and assist in patient record management.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams on health needs including mental health and medications.
• Respond to medical emergencies and provide hands-on care.
• Maintain supplies, assist with labs (UAs, EKGs) and support telemedicine/x-ray services.
• Ensure accurate medication administration and documentation per policy.

Skills

Dependable

Communication

Detail oriented

Continuous learning

Safety/crisis

Education

RN License

Job description

Registered Nurse (RN) – Women’s Intake Center

Are you a skilled and dedicated Registered Nurse (RN) searching for a unique and rewarding career?

The Iowa Department of Corrections invites you to bring your expertise and compassion to our team.

We value your experience and offer competitive pay, where you may also be eligible for a $3,000 sign-on bonus.

Current state employees are not eligible for recruitment payments upon transfer, demotion, or promotion to another agency.

Work/life balance is very important to us. We offer 10-hour shift scheduling with 2-3 days off in a row without working more than 3-4 days.

The shifts we currently have available are 1pm-11pm and 9pm-7am with days off as assigned including every other weekend.

At our facility, you will play a crucial role in delivering essential healthcare services that make a profound difference in the lives of our patients.

Join a team of healthcare professionals in an environment that challenges and supports your growth, all while positively impacting a diverse and often underserved population.

Why Work with Us?

At the Iowa Department of Corrections, we value the essential role our RN’s play in providing comprehensive healthcare within a secure environment.

You will have the opportunity to work closely with other nurses, medical practitioners and a multidisciplinary team to address physical and mental health needs through assessments, clinical procedures, medication management, and health education.

Each day, you will meet new challenges, develop your skills and contribute to a collaborative healthcare team that supports patients and staff alike.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform patient and staff health appraisals and conduct health clinics.
• Perform physical examinations, document patient visits and assist in patient record management.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary health teams to address patient needs, including mental health interventions and medication administration.
• Respond to medical emergencies and provide hands-on care and support.
• Maintain and prepare medical supplies, assist with lab services (i.e.: UA’s, EKGs), and support telemedicine and x-ray services.
• Ensure proper medication administration, accountability and documentation following institutional policies.

Ideal Candidate Qualities

• Dependable, adaptable, compassionate and able to work effectively in a fast‑paced environment.
• Strong communicator who collaborates well with other team members.
• High attention to detail in patient care and documentation.
• Professional and committed to continuing education and best practices in nursing.
• Knowledgeable of safety protocols, mental health needs, and responsive in crisis situations.

As a State of Iowa employee, you will also enjoy a competitive benefits package including:

• Paid Time Off: Enjoy vacation, paid holidays and sick leave
• Healthcare: Excellent Health and Dental Insurance with a supplemental vision policy
• Retirement Plan: IPERS Retirement package and an option for a deferred compensation plan and RIC
• Life Insurance: Free insurance plan
• Flexibility: Flexible Spending Accounts (medical and dependent care).
• Support: Employee Assistance Programs and Employee Discount Programs

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, visit www.e-verify.gov.

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.

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 Chapter152E, Iowa Code.