Registered Nurse (RN) – Des Moines Metro Area | Weekly Pay

BrightStar Care Iowa Cedar Rapids, Des Moines; Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 72,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay via direct deposit

Flexible weekday scheduling

Part-time opportunities

Paid travel time between clients

Mileage reimbursement

Paid training and orientation

Supplies and PPE provided

Mobile electronic charting

24/7 management and clinical support

Job summary

BrightStar Care Iowa is hiring Registered Nurses (RNs) for in-home infusions and skilled home health visits in the Des Moines area. This role offers flexible weekday scheduling, part-time opportunities, and competitive pay with weekly direct deposit.

Join a nurse-led team delivering compassionate care with clinical support and modern tools. Starting pay is $45/hour with weekly pay and a path to increased hours.

Qualifications

• Active RN license in good standing with the Iowa Board of Nursing.
• 1+ year of nursing experience.
• BLS/CPR certification or willingness to obtain.
• Home health experience preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Provide skilled nursing care to patients in home settings.
• Perform initial and ongoing patient assessments.
• Administer IV therapy and infusion therapies.
• Manage medications and provide education to patients and caregivers.
• Coordinate care with physicians, therapists, and other team members.

Skills

Strong clinical skills

Independent work

Communication skills

Time management

Education

RN license

BLS/CPR certification

Tools

EMR systems

Job description

$45/Hour Starting Pay | Weekly Pay | Flexible Schedule | In-Home Nursing

BrightStar Care of Iowa is hiring Registered Nurses (RNs) for in-home infusions and skilled home health visits throughout the Des Moines Metro and surrounding communities.

Are you an experienced RN looking for flexible work, competitive pay, and the opportunity to make a meaningful difference in patients' lives?

Join a nurse-led team where you can work independently, build lasting relationships with patients, and receive the clinical and management support you need.

Starting pay: $45/hour + weekly pay.

Why RNs Choose BrightStar Care

• $45/hour starting base pay
• Weekly pay via direct deposit
• Flexible weekday scheduling - choose the days and times you're available
• Part-time opportunities
• Paid travel time between clients when seeing 2+ clients per day
• Mileage reimbursement
• Paid training and clinical orientation
• All necessary supplies, equipment, and PPE provided
• Mobile electronic charting - no paperwork hassle
• Computer/tablet and internet access provided
• 24/7 management and clinical support
• No mandatory overtime or forced shifts
• Diverse patient population and meaningful clinical work
• Joint Commission accredited organization

What You'll Do

As a BrightStar Care Registered Nurse (RN), you will provide skilled nursing care to patients in their homes throughout the Des Moines area.

Responsibilities may include:

• Perform initial and ongoing patient assessments
• Develop and update individualized plans of care
• Provide skilled nursing visits
• Administer IV therapy and infusion therapies
• Perform wound care, catheter care, and ostomy care
• Administer medications and provide medication management
• Provide patient and caregiver education
• Provide post-surgical and post-hospitalization care
• Support patients managing chronic conditions such as diabetes, COPD, CHF, and hypertension
• Provide dementia and Alzheimer's care, including cognitive assessments
• Provide pediatric home health care, as applicable
• Supervise and support CNA and caregiver staff
• Coordinate care with physicians, therapists, and other members of the healthcare team
• Document patient care using our mobile electronic charting system
• Communicate changes in patient condition to physicians and the care team

Infusion Nursing Opportunities

We are especially interested in RNs with strong IV insertion skills and hands-on experience administering infusion therapies.

Experienced infusion nurses who are comfortable working independently in the home setting are encouraged to apply.

Requirements

• Active RN license in good standing with the Iowa Board of Nursing
• 1+ year of nursing experience required
• Home health experience preferred, but not required
• Strong clinical assessment, documentation, and communication skills
• Ability to work independently and manage a patient caseload
• Valid driver's license and reliable transportation
• Current auto insurance
• BLS/CPR certification, or willingness to obtain
• Ability to pass a background check and drug screen
• EMR experience preferred but not required

Your Experience May Include

This opportunity may be a great fit for RNs with experience in:

• Home health or home care
• Hospital med/surg, ICU, or step-down units
• Skilled nursing facilities or long-term care
• Hospice or palliative care
• Clinic or outpatient nursing
• Infusion nursing
• Travel nursing

Home health experience is preferred but not required. Training and clinical support are provided.

About BrightStar Care

BrightStar Care is a leading provider of home health and in-home care services, with more than 20 years of experience delivering nurse-led, Joint Commission-accredited care.

Our Iowa locations provide skilled nursing, in-home care, and medical staffing services across Eastern and Central Iowa.

We believe nurses deserve support, flexibility, and respect - and we work to provide all three.

Service Area

We are hiring RNs throughout the Des Moines Metro and surrounding communities, including:

Des Moines • West Des Moines • Ankeny • Urbandale • Johnston • Waukee • Altoona • Pleasant Hill • Norwalk • Indianola • Surrounding Iowa communities