MercyOne- West Des Moines Medical Center

Hospital · West Des Moines, Iowa

On the floor

What the day-to-day looks like

Setting: Hospital

The city

Living in West Des Moines, IA

West Des Moines is a thriving suburb of Iowa's capital, blending residential calm with major retail and corporate hubs. The historic Valley Junction district offers small-town charm with local shops and community events, while Jordan Creek Town Center provides big-city shopping. Easy interstate access connects you to downtown Des Moines within minutes.

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Metro price level · West Des Moines area: 91.7; 8% below the national average
Median gross rent: $1,237/mo; rent and tenant-paid utilities

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

Who they are

You are weighing MercyOne West Des Moines Medical Center in West Des Moines, Iowa. What is clear from the record is the place: a medical center in West Des Moines, in a compact-license state with a flat state income tax around 3.8%.

Hospital · West Des Moines

More about MercyOne- West Des Moines Medical Center

Pay ranges, unit texture, scheduling, residency, and benefits are not in the validated set yet, so you would confirm those on the posting and with the hiring team. Nearby in the same market set is DaVita Kidney Care if you are comparing options. If West Des Moines is where you want to work, this is a straightforward next step: open the role, ask about the unit, and see whether the shift pattern fits your life.

Why nurses stay

How they describe the culture

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What nurses say in reviews

The good

Located in West Des Moines, Iowa
Iowa is a compact-license state
Iowa flat state income tax about 3.8%

The hard parts

No usable pay data in our postings yet
Unit, scheduling, and growth details are not in the validated record

“I came for the sign-on bonus. I stayed because on my hardest night, my whole team stayed with me.”

A nurse, on why they stayed

The reality check

Before you decide

Quick facts

Relationship: Direct employer
Roles last seen active: Aug 1, 2026

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