BrightStar Care Iowa Cedar Rapids, Des Moines
Hiring nurses in Mason City, IA
From 1 posting and the employer’s site · Employer research Aug 12, 2026Sources
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The short version
You build your week around the days and times you can work, then drive to clients across the Cedar Rapids region for home health visits and in-home infusions. BrightStar Care Iowa is home health—one patient at a time in their living room, not a med-surg hallway.
Employer research, Aug 12, 2026
Nursing here
- Preceptors and orientation
Paid training and clinical orientation provided for RNs; paid training and continuing education for CNAs
BrightStar Care Iowa Cedar Rapids, Des Moines · employer research
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As of 2026- Charting system
Mobile electronic charting (tablet/computer provided)
BrightStar Care Iowa Cedar Rapids, Des Moines · employer research
- Scheduling
Flexible scheduling—nurse chooses days and times available; full-time, part-time, and PRN positions offered
BrightStar Care Iowa Cedar Rapids, Des Moines · employer research
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As of 2026
Benefits
Weekly direct deposit; paid travel time and mileage reimbursement when seeing multiple clients; paid training and clinical orientation; supplies, PPE, and charting device provided; 24/7 management phone support.
Published pay and benefits
- Hourly pay
$45.00/hr
RN base hourly for home health / skilled nursing visits in Cedar Rapids & surrounding areas
As of 2026
- Hourly pay
$20.00/hr
CNA in-home care base pay West Des Moines; earn more for overnight and weekend shifts
As of 2026
- Shift pay
$50.00
RN infusion cases pay rate (higher than base)
As of 2026
- Benefits
Weekly pay via direct deposit for RNs
As of 2026
- Benefits
Paid travel time between clients when seeing 2+ clients per day; mileage reimbursement
As of 2026
- Benefits
CNA weekly Friday pay via direct deposit or paper check
As of 2026
The units
Home Health / In-Home Infusions
RNs provide in-home infusions and home health visits; independent one-on-one patient care across Cedar Rapids region.
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Source location unconfirmedHome Health CNA / In-Home Care
CNA in-home care roles posted for West Des Moines with overnight and weekend shift differentials.
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Source location unconfirmed
The hard parts
You work alone in clients' homes—support is a phone call to management, not a team down the hall.
Independent field visits—support is by phone, not an on-site team
Employer research, Aug 12, 2026
Our own posting sample is only one role at $40/hr
Employer research, Aug 12, 2026
No published nurse-to-patient ratio or formal residency beyond paid orientation
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?
- Where would I work, and on which unit or team?
Living in Mason City, IA
Mason City sits in north-central Iowa with a small-town feel and ties to 'The Music Man' creator Meredith Willson. Nurses relocating here will find a tight-knit community, historic Prairie School architecture, and easy access to outdoor recreation along the Winnebago River.
Browse roles in Mason City- State price level · Iowa
- 12% below the national average
- State index 87.8 (100 = national)
- Median gross rent
- $882/mo
- rent and tenant-paid utilities
- Median household income
- $64,804/yr
- all local households, not nurse pay
U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis · 2024 Regional Price Parities · Census ACS 2024
Roles from BrightStar Care Iowa Cedar Rapids, Des Moines
Registered Nurse (RN) Mason City
$40–$45/hr
- RN
Want to work here?
The hiring team at BrightStar Care Iowa Cedar Rapids, Des Moines sees your name and profile, never your email or phone.
Sources
- brightstarcare.com/locations/cedar-rapids-iowa-city
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