Registered Nurse (RN)
Village Caregiving - Iowa City, IA
Cedar Rapids, Iowa
Posted Sep 5
What the listing says
Role
- Term
- Per Diem
- Setting
- Home Health
- Accepts
- RN
Ratio not posted. Ask in the interview.
Pay
- Against the board
The median for nursing in Iowa is $36/hr, across 121 postings. It covers every nursing role in the state, so it is a bearing, not a like-for-like comparison.
About this role
PRN Registered Nurse – Cedar Rapids / Iowa City Region
Join a team built on relationships, trust, and a shared passion for helping people maintain their dignity and independence at home.
Village Caregiving is seeking a PRN Registered Nurse to support veterans and other clients throughout the Cedar Rapids and Iowa City area. This role is ideal for an RN who thrives in self‐directed work , communicates clearly, and values meaningful one‐on‐one client interaction.
As a PRN nurse, you will be performing in‐home safety evaluations , developing individualized care plans to direct our caregivers, and completing basic physical assessments to ensure each client receives safe, personalized support.
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What You’ll Do
In‐home assessments — Evaluate client needs, review medications, observe the home environment, and identify safety considerations.
Safety evaluations — Ensure clients can remain safely and comfortably in their homes.
Develop individualized care plans that guide caregivers in providing relationship‐centered, best‐practice support.
Admit new clients as referrals come in.
Support veterans and other clients receiving home‐based services.
Complete 90‐day reassessments to maintain continuity, safety, and quality of care.
Communicate proactively with caregivers, clients, families, and office staff.
What Makes This Role a Great Fit
You excel in independent, self‐managed scheduling .
You’re comfortable commuting within the Cedar Rapids and the surrounding 1‐hour radius .
You value relationship‐based care and supporting people in remaining at home with dignity.
You want flexibility while still making a meaningful impact.
Qualifications
Current RN license in Iowa
CPR certification
Strong communication and interpersonal skills
Reliable transportation
Comfort with independent, self‐directed work
Growth Opportunities
As our team continues to grow, advancement opportunities are available for nurses interested in leadership, training, or expanded assessment roles.
We are an equal opportunity employer and prohibit discrimination/harassment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
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Requirements
- Current RN license in Iowa
- CPR certification
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Reliable transportation
- Comfort with independent, self‐directed work
- Growth Opportunities
- As our team continues to grow, advancement opportunities are available for nurses interested in leadership, training, or expanded assessment roles.
- We are an equal opportunity employer and prohibit discrimination/harassment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
Place
- City
- Cedar Rapids, Iowa
- Median rent
- $967/mo
- Local household income
- $70,424/yr
- Metro price level
- 11% below the national average
rent and tenant-paid utilities · Census ACS 2024
all local households, not nurse pay · Census ACS 2024
Cedar Rapids area index 89.0, where 100 is the national average.
The 2024 Census estimate of median gross rent in Cedar Rapids was $967 per month. Compare neighborhoods with the confirmed hospital or clinic location and the start and end times of your shift.
Cost figures from U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis · 2024 metro Regional Price Parities · Census ACS 2024.
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