Accura HealthCare of South Des Moines
Nursing home in Des Moines, IA
- 89 beds
- Hiring nights and rotating
From 3 postings and the employer’s site · Employer research Aug 12, 2026Sources
The short version
You would be walking into an 89-bed skilled nursing facility in South Des Moines (Watrous South, 50315) that also runs memory support, short-term rehab, long-term care, respite, hospice, and palliative services on the same campus.
Employer research, Aug 12, 2026
Overnight RN roles post at $36.45–$42.45/hr based on experience, with shift differentials on top.
For experienced nursesSources
As of 2025Source: accura.hcshiring.comA Weekend Package RN track lists $36–$44/hr depending on experience, plus a weekend package bonus.
For experienced nursesSources
As of 2025Source: accura.hcshiring.comYou land in an 89-bed SNF in South Des Moines where cost of living sits about 8% below the national level and the average commute is roughly 17 minutes.
If you are moving hereSources
As of 2025Source: accura.healthcare
Nursing here
- Tuition support
Education Assistance listed among employee benefits
Accura HealthCare of South Des Moines · employer research
Sources
As of 2025Source: accura.hcshiring.com- Scheduling
Full-time and part-time overnight RN shifts available; Weekend Package RN role with weekend package bonus; vacation and sick time for full-time staff
Accura HealthCare of South Des Moines · employer research
Sources
As of 2025Source: accura.hcshiring.com
Benefits
Medical, dental, vision, FSA, employer-paid life & AD&D, 401(k) match, EAP, PTO/vacation/sick/holidays, supplemental benefits, and education assistance—some items marked with eligibility asterisks; amounts not fully detailed.
Published pay and benefits
- Hourly pay
RN Overnights $36.45-$42.45/hr based on experience, plus shift differentials; full-time and part-time
As of 2025
- Hourly pay
Weekend Package RN $36.00-$44.00 hourly depending on experience
As of 2025
Sources
- Hourly pay
Cook starts at $16.00/hr, increases based on experience
As of 2025
Sources
- Shift pay
Shift differentials available for RN roles; ask about shift differentials (weekend package posting)
As of 2025
- Benefits
Weekend package bonus for Weekend Package RN
As of 2025
Sources
The units
Skilled Nursing / SNF
89-bed Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF) with memory support in Des Moines, IA.
Sources
Source location unconfirmedSource: accura.hcshiring.comMemory Care
All-female memory care in a home-like setting for people living with dementia; facility has memory support.
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Source location unconfirmedSource: accura.healthcareRehabilitation
Short-term rehabilitation with expert therapy to rebuild strength after illness or surgery.
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Source location unconfirmedSource: accura.healthcareLong-Term Care
Around-the-clock assistance for those needing daily care and support.
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Source location unconfirmedSource: accura.healthcareHospice & Palliative
Hospice and palliative care focused on comfort, pain management, and quality of life.
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The hard parts
Education assistance amount and eligibility are not spelled out
Employer research, Aug 12, 2026
Some benefits carry eligibility asterisks that may limit who qualifies
Employer research, Aug 12, 2026
What to ask
- How is base pay set for the role, and which differentials apply?
- Which shifts are open, and what are the weekend, holiday and call rules?
- How long is orientation, and will I have one preceptor?
- What does a usual day’s workload look like?
Living in Des Moines, IA
Des Moines pairs low-friction Midwestern living with an enviable paycheck stretch—expenses sit about 8% below the national average. Trade brutal hospital commutes for easy neighborhood drives, decompress post-shift along the Principal Riverwalk, and spend off-days exploring the Historic East Village. It’s an unpretentious, high-yield landing spot for nurses ready to keep what they earn.
Browse roles in Des Moines- Metro price level · Des Moines area
- 8% below the national average
- BEA index 91.7 (100 = national)
- Median gross rent
- $1,090/mo
- rent and tenant-paid utilities
- Median household income
- $65,932/yr
- all local households, not nurse pay
U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis · 2024 metro Regional Price Parities · Census ACS 2024
Common questions
Which shifts are open?
Of the 3 roles with a stated shift, 1 is a night shift, 1 is a rotating shift and 1 is weekends only.
How do I apply?
Choose a role and press Apply. Your application comes to our team, we send it to Accura HealthCare of South Des Moines, and we tell you what happens next.
Current openings at Accura HealthCare of South Des Moines
Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON) - RN
From $44/hr
- RN
- Rotating shift
Registered Nurse (RN) - Overnights
$36–$42/hr
- RN
- Night shift
- Compact license OK
Registered Nurse (RN) - Weekend Package
$36–$44/hr
- RN
- Weekend shift
Sources
- accura.hcshiring.com/jobs/YSf6Q2JvBUu8_qBscJ4kBg
The short version, Nursing here · as of 2025
- accura.healthcare/south-des-moines
Employer website
- accura.healthcare/south-des-moines
The short version, Nursing here · as of 2025
- accura.healthcare
Nursing here
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