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Arbor Springs

Nursing home in West Des Moines, IA

  • Hiring evenings
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From 1 posting and nurse reviews · Employer research Sep 23, 2026Sources

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The short version

  1. The one Arbor Springs RN posting we have lists a flat $40.00 an hour, so you know the number before you interview.

    For experienced nurses
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    From employer postingsAs of 2026-09-23
  2. An RN reviewer described strong teamwork and colleagues who help, which matters when you are still building speed.

    For new grads
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    As of 2021-10-19Source: glassdoor.com
  3. Reviewers who mention the residents describe them as kind, a useful read if you are weighing a move into long-term care here.

    If you are moving here
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    As of 2022-03-03Source: glassdoor.com

What nurses say

Themes from public reviews

Summaries of published reviews, with the original sources.

Teamwork and coworker relationships
An RN noted strong teamwork and helpful colleagues with no reported drawbacks.
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As of 2021-10-19Source: glassdoor.com
Resident interaction and workplace atmosphere
A former employee described the residents as kind, but mentioned interpersonal friction among staff members.
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As of 2022-03-03Source: glassdoor.com

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?
  • Which requirements must I meet before applying, and which can wait until after hire?

Living in West Des Moines, IA

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Anchored by regional medical hubs like UnityPoint Health, West Des Moines pairs a cost of living about 8% below the national average with effortless prairie convenience. Decompress beside Blue Heron Lake at Raccoon River Park, stroll historic Valley Junction’s brick-lined storefronts, and trade grinding traffic for seamless shifts across the Des Moines metro.

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Metro price level · West Des Moines area
8% below the national average
BEA index 91.7 (100 = national)
Median gross rent
$1,237/mo
rent and tenant-paid utilities
Median household income
$86,594/yr
all local households, not nurse pay

U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis · 2024 metro Regional Price Parities · Census ACS 2024

Current openings at Arbor Springs

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RN/LPN [PT 2pm-10:30pm]

West Des Moines, IA

$40–$43/hr

  • RN/LPN
  • Evening shift

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