From 1 posting and the employer’s site · Employer research Jul 18, 2026Sources
The short version
Synchrony Pharmacy, part of Synchrony Health Services, is a pharmacy services organization located in Urbandale, Iowa (Des Moines metropolitan area). The organization provides pharmacy services including vaccine administration at clinic sites, serving patients through seasonal and PRN roles.
Employer research, Jul 18, 2026
Nursing here
Benefits
The organization's culture page references being 'invested in the success of our people' and 'committed to caring for our' employees, but no concrete benefits such as health insurance, retirement plans, or paid time off were explicitly stated in the sources reviewed.
The hard parts
Seasonal and PRN roles may lack long-term job stability or consistent hours
Employer research, Jul 18, 2026
Travel including overnight stays required, which may not suit all nurses
Employer research, Jul 18, 2026
Limited nursing roles available—positions appear primarily vaccine-administration focused
Employer research, Jul 18, 2026
Pharmacy-centric organization may offer fewer clinical nursing advancement pathways than a hospital system
Employer research, Jul 18, 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 Urbandale, IA
Urbandale is a quiet, family-friendly suburb northwest of Des Moines, offering a relaxed pace with easy metro access. Tree-lined residential streets, local parks, and a strong community feel make it appealing for nurses seeking suburban comfort near Iowa's capital city.
Browse roles in Urbandale- State price level · Iowa
- 12% below the national average
- State index 87.8 (100 = national)
- Median gross rent
- $1,211/mo
- rent and tenant-paid utilities
- Median household income
- $112,795/yr
- all local households, not nurse pay
U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis · 2024 Regional Price Parities · Census ACS 2024
Roles from Synchrony Pharmacy Des Moines
Sources
- synchronypharmacy.com
Employer website
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