1.1 RN Home/School Nurse

Maxim Healthcare Services Direct

Clive, Iowa

Posted Aug 24

Shift and hours: Nights
Unit and setting: Rehab
License: RN licenseActive RN license
Term: Permanent

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New grads: Welcomed
License: Active RN license
Certification: Current BLS certification

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Experience: 1+ year experience preferred

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Against similar roles: In range for Iowa staff rolesIowa staff postings that state pay run $29/hr to $52/hr, the middle half $33/hr to $47/hr, across 283 postings.

Benefits

Health savings account
Employee discount
Dental insurance
Health insurance
401(k)
Pet insurance

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Commuter assistance
Employee assistance program
Disability insurance
Paid time off
Vision insurance
Life insurance
Paid time off (PTO) and sick time

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Registered Nurse (RN) - Homecare in Clive, IA!

Pay: $38-$40/hour Hours: 1:1 School Nurse, Parttime and Fulltime Overnight Nursing

If you are looking for a change in pace with your career, homecare is a great option!

Why nurses are making the switch

True 1:1 patient care (no overload)

Flexible scheduling built around your life

Consistent cases - no chasing hours

A calmer, low-interruption work environment

What you'll do

Provide skilled nursing care in the home

Monitor patient condition and respond to changes

Administer treatments and medications

Work closely with families and care teams

Educate patients with confidence

Requirements

Active RN license

Current BLS certification

1+ year experience preferred

Benefits

Weekly pay with direct deposit

Health, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) savings plan

Paid time off (PTO) and sick time (where applicable)

Flexible scheduling options

Ongoing training and professional development

Employee discount programs

Dedicated local office and clinical support

Additional Details

Full-time, part-time, and PRN roles available

Day, evening, and overnight shifts depending on assignment

Adult and pediatric patient opportunities available

Take back control of your day, your pace, and your patients—apply now to see what nursing can feel like again.

Maxim Healthcare is an equal opportunity employer.

Maxim

Benefits

Health and Wellness

Medical/Prescription, Dental, Vision, Health Advocacy (company paid if enrolled Medical) and Health Advocate Employee Assistance Program

Retirement and Financial Security

Health Savings Account, 401(k), Short Term Disability, Voluntary Group Life Insurance and Supplemental Accidental Insurance, Hospital Expense Protection Plan, Critical Illness Insurance, Home and Auto Insurance discounts, Pet Insurance and Legal Benefits

Lifestyle

Benefits

Paid Time Off, Employee Discount Program, Transportation Benefits and College Partnership Program

Benefit eligibility is dependent on employment status.

About Maxim Healthcare

Maxim Healthcare has been making a difference in the lives of our patients, caregivers, employees and communities for more than 30 years. We offer private duty nursing, skilled nursing, physical rehabilitation, companion care, respite care and behavioral care for individuals with chronic and acute illnesses and disabilities. Our commitment to quality customer service, compassionate patient care, and filling critical healthcare needs makes us a trusted partner wherever care is needed.

Maxim Healthcare, Inc. (“Maxim”) is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.

What's around it?

In Clive, IA

Clive, IAFrom Census ACS 2024.

Living costs about 12% below the US average

Median rent: $1,073/mo
Household income: $132,121/yr, all local households, not nurse pay

Life in Clive, IA

NeighborhoodsClive is a narrow western suburb bordered by Urbandale, West Des Moines, and Waukee. Rather than distinct named commercial districts, the city's residential landscape shifts chronologically from east to west: established, mature tree-lined neighborhoods developed in the 1970s and 1980s lie to the east, traditional single-family subdivisions comprise the central core, and newer master-planned construction extends across the far northwest perimeter. Housing choices are heavily oriented around school zoning boundaries, dividing between the West Des Moines and Waukee school districts, with primary daily retail clustered along Hickman Road and University Avenue.

Clive is a narrow western suburb bordered by Urbandale, West Des Moines, and Waukee. Rather than distinct named commercial districts, the city's residential landscape shifts chronologically from east to west: established, mature tree-lined neighborhoods developed in the 1970s and 1980s lie to the east, traditional single-family subdivisions comprise the central core, and newer master-planned construction extends across the far northwest perimeter.

Housing choices are heavily oriented around school zoning boundaries, dividing between the West Des Moines and Waukee school districts, with primary daily retail clustered along Hickman Road and University Avenue.

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As of Sep 16, 2026Source 1: youtube.com Source 2: areavibes.com

Getting aroundClive sits conveniently at the western convergence of Interstate 80 and Interstate 35, connecting directly to Interstate 235 for routes into downtown Des Moines and major medical centers. However, morning and evening rush hours create noticeable bottlenecks along Interstate 235 heading to and from the western suburbs. The Des Moines Area Regional Transit Authority operates four local bus routes through Clive, but transit coverage is infrequent enough that hospital shift workers require personal vehicles for dependable hospital commutes.

Clive sits conveniently at the western convergence of Interstate 80 and Interstate 35, connecting directly to Interstate 235 for routes into downtown Des Moines and major medical centers. However, morning and evening rush hours create noticeable bottlenecks along Interstate 235 heading to and from the western suburbs.

The Des Moines Area Regional Transit Authority operates four local bus routes through Clive, but transit coverage is infrequent enough that hospital shift workers require personal vehicles for dependable hospital commutes.

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As of Sep 16, 2026Source 1: reddit.com Source 2: youtube.com Source 3: areavibes.com

OutdoorsThe standout outdoor amenity is the paved Clive Greenbelt Trail, which stretches 11 miles through the spine of the community connecting local playgrounds, athletic fields, and nature preserves. The greenway corridor features public fishing ponds alongside limited private access at Clive Lake. Water recreation and woodland hikes continue just across town lines at West Des Moines' Raccoon River Park and Brown's Woods, while regional road cyclists can connect to iconic routes like the High Trestle Trail.

The standout outdoor amenity is the paved Clive Greenbelt Trail, which stretches 11 miles through the spine of the community connecting local playgrounds, athletic fields, and nature preserves. The greenway corridor features public fishing ponds alongside limited private access at Clive Lake.

Water recreation and woodland hikes continue just across town lines at West Des Moines' Raccoon River Park and Brown's Woods, while regional road cyclists can connect to iconic routes like the High Trestle Trail.

Sources

As of Sep 16, 2026Source 1: youtube.com Source 2: greaterdsmusa.com

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Living in Clive

Tucked between Urbandale, West Des Moines, and Waukee, Clive offers healthcare professionals a serene suburban enclave defined by the expansive 11-mile Clive Greenbelt Trail. Unlike more sprawling western suburbs, Clive is a narrow, mature community where leafy 1970s and 1980s homes blend into modern residential subdivisions along quiet cul-de-sacs. For shift workers traveling to metro hospitals, Clive provides strategic positioning at the intersection of Interstates 35 and 80, though incoming rush-hour congestion on Interstate 235 can slow downtown commutes. Daily necessities are conveniently distributed along commercial thoroughfares on Hickman Road and University Avenue, housing grocery staples like Hy-Vee and Aldi. Off duty, nurses can decompress biking along wooded creek paths, paddling at nearby Raccoon River Park, or exploring vibrant dining in Des Moines, from steak de Burgo at Simon's to craft pours at Lua Brewing. Clive's car dependence and limited internal apartment stock are clear tradeoffs, but for medical staff seeking excellent schools, low noise, and lush trail access, it is a peaceful home base.

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