8s, 10s and 12s
Nursing Jobs by Shift Length in Iowa: 8, 10 and 12-Hour Shifts
260 fixed-length shift healthcare jobs are open in Iowa today, 223 of them for nurses. Read every night from the employers' own job boards.
Nurses: median posted pay $38.98/hr (20 jobs that state an hourly rate)Updated 9 Nov 2026, 09:24 UTC
Shift length registered nurse and LPN jobs in Iowa
The newest 40 of 223, newest first. Nurse Jobs by Shift Length (RN and LPN) in every state.
- Registered Nurse (RN) House Supervisor12-hour shifts. “...Nurse – House Supervisor Job Type: Full-time | Nights Schedule: 3x12, Days (7p-730a), Weekends (every other weekend) and Holidays Rotate, No on-call...”
- Travel Registered Nurse - Medical Surgical Orthopedic Floor - Council Bluffs, IA12-hour shifts. “...Orthopedic Floor - Council Bluffs, IA . Travel assignment, 13 weeks, 12hr nights, 48 hours a week, starting 7 Dec 2026. Pay as Cross Country posts it: about...”$2,149–$2,925/wk
- Travel Registered Nurse - Medical Surgical Floor - Missouri Valley, IA12-hour shifts. “...Surgical Floor - Missouri Valley, IA . Travel assignment, 13 weeks, 12hr nights, 36 hours a week, starting 7 Dec 2026. Pay as Cross Country posts it: about...”$2,378/wk
- Registered Nurse (RN) Rehabilitation12-hour shifts. “...Nurse (RN) - Rehabilitation Job Type: Fulltime | Nights Schedule: 3x12’s 7:00 PM – 7:00 AM $6000 sign on bonus to qualified candidates Your experience...”
- Travel Registered Nurse - Medical Surgical With Telemetry - Des Moines, IA12-hour shifts. “...With Telemetry - Des Moines, IA . Travel assignment, 13 weeks, 12hr days, 48 hours a week, starting 7 Dec 2026. Pay as Cross Country posts it: about...”$1,915–$3,110/wk
- Travel Registered Nurse - Medical Surgical Floor - Des Moines, IA12-hour shifts. “...Surgical Floor - Des Moines, IA . Travel assignment, 13 weeks, 12hr nights, 36 hours a week, starting 7 Dec 2026. Pay as Cross Country posts it: about...”$2,054–$3,110/wk
- ER Travel Nurse - Newton, IA12-hour shifts. “...This role pays $2,171 per week and follows a Nights shift with a 3x12 schedule. As the ER registered nurse on this assignment, you'll rapidly triage...”$2,171–$2,189/wk
- Travel Registered Nurse - Emergency Room - Newton, IA12-hour shifts. “...Nurse - Emergency Room - Newton, IA . Travel assignment, 13 weeks, 12hr nights, 36 hours a week, starting 15 Nov 2026. Pay as Cross Country posts it: about...”$2,125–$2,175/wk
- Travel Registered Nurse - Medical Surgical With Telemetry - Newton, IA12-hour shifts. “...Surgical With Telemetry - Newton, IA . Travel assignment, 13 weeks, 12hr nights, 36 hours a week, starting 30 Nov 2026. Pay as Cross Country posts it: about...”$2,049/wk
- Travel Registered Nurse - Emergency Room - West Burlington, IA12-hour shifts. “...Emergency Room - West Burlington, IA . Travel assignment, 13 weeks, 12hr days, 36 hours a week, starting 9 Nov 2026. Pay as Cross Country posts it: about...”$2,345/wk
- Travel Registered Nurse - Medical Surgical Floor - Sioux City, IA12-hour shifts. “...Surgical Floor - Sioux City, IA . Travel assignment, 13 weeks, 12hr nights, 36 hours a week, starting 7 Dec 2026. Pay as Cross Country posts it: about...”$2,101–$2,272/wk
- RN - Employee Health Registered Nurse8-hour shifts. “...few physical discomforts due to dust, dirt and noise. In an eight-hour day, must be able to sit for 3½ hours, stand for 3 ½ hours, and walk for 1...”
- RN - Rehab Registered Nurse (PRN)12-hour shifts. “...honest, ethical, and professional behavior. Schedule PRN RNs work 12-hour shifts Every third weekend Holiday rotation Schedules are made every six weeks...”
- Travel Registered Nurse, RN, Med Surg Tele12-hour shifts. “...Nurse, RN, Med Surg Tele . Employment Type Part time Shift 12 Hour Day Shift Description Are you an experienced Registered Nurse looking for premium...”
- Travel Registered Nurse - Emergency Room - Fairfield, IA12-hour shifts. “...Nurse - Emergency Room - Fairfield, IA . Travel assignment, 8 weeks, 12hr days, 36 hours a week, starting 5 Dec 2026. Pay as Cross Country posts it: about...”$2,346/wk
- Travel Registered Nurse - Operating Room - Dubuque, IA12-hour shifts. “...Nurse - Operating Room - Dubuque, IA . Travel assignment, 13 weeks, 12hr days, 36 hours a week, starting 29 Nov 2026. Pay as Cross Country posts it: about...”$2,125/wk
- Travel Registered Nurse - Intensive Care Unit - Mason City, IA12-hour shifts. “...Intensive Care Unit - Mason City, IA . Travel assignment, 13 weeks, 12hr nights, 36 hours a week, starting 29 Nov 2026. Pay as Cross Country posts it: about...”$2,125/wk
- ICU Travel Nurse - Mason City, IA12-hour shifts. “...This role pays $2,103 per week and follows a Nights shift with a 3x12 schedule. As the ICU registered nurse on this assignment, you'll care for critically...”$2,103/wk
- Med Surg Travel Nurse - Centerville, IA12-hour shifts. “.... This role pays $1,997 per week and follows a Days shift with a 3x12 schedule. As the Med Surg registered nurse on this assignment, you'll prioritize...”$1,997/wk
- Operating Room Travel Nurse - Dubuque, IA12-hour shifts. “.... This role pays $2,103 per week and follows a Days shift with a 3x12 schedule. As the Operating Room registered nurse on this assignment, you'll...”$2,103/wk
- Travel Registered Nurse - Medical Surgical Floor - Centerville, IA12-hour shifts. “...Surgical Floor - Centerville, IA . Travel assignment, 13 weeks, 12hr days, 36 hours a week, starting 23 Nov 2026. Pay as Cross Country posts it: about...”$2,023/wk
- PRN Registered Nurse (RN)8-hour shifts. “...vary based on the needs of the community. This position may include 8-hour shifts, including weekend rotation as scheduled. Pay $38 – $46/hour, based on...”$38–$46/hr
- Long Term Care - SNF Travel Nurse - George, IA12-hour shifts. “...This role pays $1,633 per week and follows a Days shift with a 3x12 schedule. In this Long Term Care / SNF travel nursing role, you will provide patient...”$1,093–$1,633/wk
- Med Surg Travel Nurse - Waterloo, IA12-hour shifts. “.... This role pays $2,019 per week and follows a Nights shift with a 3x12 schedule. As the Med Surg registered nurse on this assignment, you'll prioritize...”$2,019/wk
- Travel Registered Nurse - Medical Surgical Floor - Waterloo, IA12-hour shifts. “...Medical Surgical Floor - Waterloo, IA . Travel assignment, 13 weeks, 12hr nights, 36 hours a week, starting 30 Nov 2026. Pay as Cross Country posts it: about...”$2,049/wk
- Inpatient Rehab Travel Nurse - Clive, IA12-hour shifts. “...This role pays $2,594 per week and follows a Days shift with a 3x12 schedule. In this Inpatient Rehab travel nursing role, you will provide patient care...”$1,627–$2,594/wk
- Travel Registered Nurse - Medical Surgical Rehabilitation Floor - Clive, IA12-hour shifts. “...Rehabilitation Floor - Clive, IA . Travel assignment, 12 weeks, 12hr days, 48 hours a week, starting 16 Nov 2026. Pay as Cross Country posts it: about...”$1,908–$3,470/wk
- LPN-New Hampton Med Surg12-hour shifts. “LPN-New Hampton Med Surg . Employment Type Full time Shift 12 Hour Night Shift Description Position Purpose: The Licensed Practical Nurse provides patient care...”
- Travel Inpatient Rehab LPN - Clive, IA12-hour shifts. “...Hospital offering $1,627 per week and follows a Days shift with a 3x12 schedule. As a travel LPN, you will provide compassionate and high-quality care to...”$1,627/wk
- Travel Registered Nurse, RN, PCU12-hour shifts. “Travel Registered Nurse, RN, PCU . Employment Type Part time Shift 12 Hour Day Shift Description Are you an experienced Registered Nurse looking for premium...”
- Travel Registered Nurse - Intensive Care Unit - Des Moines, IA12-hour shifts. “...Intensive Care Unit - Des Moines, IA . Travel assignment, 13 weeks, 12hr nights, 36 hours a week, starting 30 Nov 2026. Pay as Cross Country posts it: about...”$2,137–$2,270/wk
- ICU Travel Nurse - Des Moines, IA12-hour shifts. “...This role pays $2,130 per week and follows a Nights shift with a 3x12 schedule. As the ICU registered nurse on this assignment, you'll care for critically...”$2,130–$2,224/wk
- Home Health Travel Nurse - Fort Dodge, IA8-hour shifts. “...This role pays $1,399 per week and follows a Days shift with a 5x8 schedule. In this Home Health travel nursing role, you will provide patient care in a...”$1,399–$1,544/wk
- Travel Registered Nurse - Medical Surgical Floor - Elkader, IA12-hour shifts. “...Medical Surgical Floor - Elkader, IA . Travel assignment, 13 weeks, 12hr nights, 36 hours a week, starting 15 Nov 2026. Pay as Cross Country posts it: about...”$2,023/wk
- Travel Registered Nurse - Medical Surgical With Telemetry - Muscatine, IA12-hour shifts. “...With Telemetry - Muscatine, IA . Travel assignment, 13 weeks, 12hr days, 48 hours a week, starting 30 Nov 2026. Pay as Cross Country posts it: about...”$3,098/wk
- Travel Registered Nurse - Intermediate Care Unit - Iowa City, IA12-hour shifts. “...Care Unit - Iowa City, IA . Travel assignment, 13 weeks, 12hr days, 48 hours a week, starting 14 Dec 2026. Pay as Cross Country posts it: about...”$2,619–$3,736/wk
- Registered Nurse (RN) - Full-time, Day Shift12-hour shifts. “...Registered Nurse (RN) Location: Tallahassee, FL Schedule: Full-time, 12hr shifts, day shift Compensation: $33.43 - $45.00 per hour (based on years of...”
- Registered Nurse (RN) or Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - Care Center12-hour shifts. “...mental, and psychosocial well-being. General Hours of Work 8 and 12 hour rotating shift; nights, weekend, call involvement Education and/or Experience...”
- ER RN-Emergency Registered Nurse12-hour shifts. “ER RN-Emergency Registered Nurse . Employment Type Full time Shift 12 Hour Night Shift Description At MercyOne, health care is more than just a doctor’s visit...”
- Inpatient Rehab Travel Nurse - Fort Dodge, IA8-hour shifts. “...This role pays $2,573 per week and follows a Evenings shift with a 5x8 schedule. In this Inpatient Rehab travel nursing role, you will provide patient care...”$2,573/wk
Shift length CNA and patient care technician jobs in Iowa
37 jobs, newest first. CNA and Patient Care Tech Jobs by Shift Length in every state.
- Certified Nurse Aide (CNA) - Med Surg12-hour shifts. “...Nurse Assistant (CNA) – Rehab Job Type: Full Time | Nights Schedule: 3 x 12-hour shifts Your experience matters Louisville, Kentucky, is a vibrant city along...”
- Nurse Technician (Nurse Tech) - Rehabilitation12-hour shifts. “...Sign On Bonus available to well qualified applicants Schedule: 3x12, Days (7a-7p), Rotating Weekends Your experience matters Come work where you are...”
- CNA - Certified Nursing Assistant - FT Days8-hour shifts. “...access to world-class health care in America’s heartland. Work Shift 8 Hours - Day Shifts (United States of America) Scheduled Weekly Hours 40 Compensation...”
- Nursing Assistant, Certified, Long Term Care (LTC)8-hour shifts. “...access to world-class health care in America’s heartland. Work Shift 8 Hours - Evening Shifts (United States of America) Scheduled Weekly Hours 32...”
- Patient Care Tech FT Nights Oncology12-hour shifts. “...Care Tech FT Nights Oncology . Employment Type Full time Shift 12 Hour Night Shift Description At MercyOne, health care is more than just a doctor’s...”
- Patient Care Tech PT Nights Oncology12-hour shifts. “...Care Tech PT Nights Oncology . Employment Type Part time Shift 12 Hour Night Shift Description At MercyOne, health care is more than just a doctor’s...”
- West Des Moines ER Tech FT Evenings12-hour shifts. “West Des Moines ER Tech FT Evenings . Employment Type Full time Shift 12 Hour Evening Shift Description At MercyOne, health care is more than just a doctor’s...”
- CNA / Patient Care Tech Post Critical Stepdown12-hour shifts. “...- St. Luke's - Sioux City Hours: Full time, 36 hours per week, 3-12 hour shifts Schedule: Nights 7pm-7:30am, rotating weekends and holidays Provides...”
- Nursing Assistant, Certified, LTC - 12hr Dayshift12-hour shifts. “...access to world-class health care in America’s heartland. Work Shift 12 Hours - Day Shifts (United States of America) Scheduled Weekly Hours 36 Compensation...”$18.00–$25.50/hr
- CNA PM & NOC Shift | Up to $1,500 Sign-On Bonus8-hour shifts. “...vary based on the needs of the community. This position may include 8-hour shifts, including weekend rotation as scheduled. Nursing Students - Medication...”$19.30–$23/hr
- CNA FT Weekends12-hour shifts. “...including pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric. Schedule 12-hours weekend shifts; 5:45 AM - 6:00 PM General Requirements Performs various patient...”
- Patient Care Tech FT Days Medical Imaging8-hour shifts. “...These duties may vary by shift or may be unit-specific. Schedule 8-hour shifts; Days; M-F 7:00 AM - 4:00 PM General Requirements Delivers assigned patient...”
- CNA - Certified Nursing Assistant - FT - Evenings8-hour shifts. “...access to world-class health care in America’s heartland. Work Shift 8 Hours - Evening Shifts (United States of America) Scheduled Weekly Hours 32...”$17–$25.50/hr
- CNA - Certified Nursing Assistant - PT - Days8-hour shifts. “...access to world-class health care in America’s heartland. Work Shift 8 Hours - Day Shifts (United States of America) Scheduled Weekly Hours 12 Compensation...”$17–$25.50/hr
- Patient Care Tech / CNA FT Days Newton Iowa12-hour shifts. “...Tech / CNA FT Days Newton Iowa . Employment Type Full time Shift 12 Hour Day Shift Description Newton is family-friendly with a cost of living well below...”
- CNA - Full Time Straight Nights - LTC12-hour shifts. “...access to world-class health care in America’s heartland. Work Shift 12 Hours - Night Shifts (United States of America) Scheduled Weekly Hours 40 Compensation...”$18.00–$25.50/hr
- CNA - Full Time Straight Nights, Straight Weekends - LTC12-hour shifts. “...access to world-class health care in America’s heartland. Work Shift 12 Hours - Night Shifts (United States of America) Scheduled Weekly Hours 40 Compensation...”$18.00–$25.50/hr
- CNA - Full Time, Straight Weekend Days - LTC12-hour shifts. “...access to world-class health care in America’s heartland. Work Shift 12 Hours - Day Shifts (United States of America) Scheduled Weekly Hours 40 Compensation...”$18.00–$25.50/hr
- CNA or Patient Care Tech Neuro-Ortho12-hour shifts. “...- St. Luke's - Sioux City Hours: Full Time, 36 hours per week, 12 hour shifts Schedule: Nights 7pm-7am, rotating weekends and holidays Provides direct,...”
- Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)- Full-time12-hour shifts. “...Quad Cities Schedule: Full-time Day & Night Shift Available- 3 12 hour shifts per week with rotating weekends Sign-On Bonus: $5,000 Select Specialty...”
- Nursing Assistant (NA) - Per Diem - Night Shift12-hour shifts. “...(NA) Location: Des Moines, IA Schedule: PRN / Per Diem, Night Shift (12-hour shifts) Compensation: $22 per hour plus competitive shift differentials for...”
- Patient Safety Attendant FT Nights Resource Pool12-hour shifts. “...Attendant FT Nights Resource Pool . Employment Type Full time Shift 12 Hour Night Shift Description At MercyOne, health care is more than just a doctor’s...”
- Certified Nursing Assistant CNA8, 10 or 12-hour shifts. “...3rd shift parttime (with $1/hr shift differential) PRN (on-call) 8-, 10-, 12-hr shifts available to meet your preferences! Are you looking for a rewarding...”$19–$25.50/hr
- Certified Medication Aide CMA8, 10 or 12-hour shifts. “...for 2nd shift Full-Time Part-Time PRN Flexible Scheduling Options 8-hour shifts 10-hour shifts 12-hour shifts Required rotating weekend coverage Weekend...”
- Nursing Assistant, Certified, (LTC) - Part-time - Dayshift12-hour shifts. “...access to world-class health care in America’s heartland. Work Shift 12 Hours - Day Shifts (United States of America) Scheduled Weekly Hours 24 Compensation...”$18.00–$25.50/hr
- Nursing Assistant Rehabilitation12-hour shifts. “...- St. Luke's - Sioux City Hours: Full Time, 36 hours per week, 12 hour shifts Schedule: Nights 7pm-7:30am, rotating weekends and holidays Provides...”
- Patient Care Technician-Emergency Room12-hour shifts. “...with Holiday Rotation .15 FTE is equivalent to approximately two 12-hour shifts per month Join the Emergency Department team at UnityPoint Health - Allen...”
- Nursing Assistant Medical-Nephrology12-hour shifts. “...- St. Luke's - Sioux City Hours: Full Time, 36 hours per week, 12 hour shifts Schedule: Days 7am-7pm, rotating weekends and holidays Provides direct,...”
- Emergency Department Technician8 or 12-hour shifts. “...Department Technician . Overview Full time (36 hours per week): 8 or 12 hour shifts available, every other weekend, rotating holiday. The Emergency...”
- CNA12-hour shifts. “...and output as directed. Day and night shift hours consisting of 3 12-hours shifts per week. Rotating weekends and holidays. Certified Nurse Assistant...”
- CNA FT Evenings8-hour shifts. “...access to world-class health care in America’s heartland. Work Shift 8 Hours - Evening Shifts (United States of America) Scheduled Weekly Hours 40...”
- Patient Care Tech - Inpatient Services12-hour shifts. “...Inhouse education available Schedule 72 hr per pay period Day/Night 12 hr shifts - 6-6 Every other weekend The schedule may fluctuate based upon the needs of...”
- Certified Nursing Assistant CNA8, 10 or 12-hour shifts. “...hiring for Full-Time Part-Time PRN Flexible Scheduling Options 8-hour shifts 10-hour shifts 12-hour shifts Required rotating weekend coverage Weekend...”$20.50–$24/hr
- Certified Nurse Aide (CNA) - Shower Aide10-hour shifts. “.... Certified Nurse Aide (CNA) Shower AideSchedule/Shifts Available: 10 hr days, 4 days a week - no weekends Competitive Hourly Rate + Shift Differential Make...”
- Patient Care Tech / CNA FT Evenings ER Newton Iowa12-hour shifts. “.../ CNA FT Evenings ER Newton Iowa . Employment Type Full time Shift 12 Hour Evening Shift Description Newton is family-friendly with a cost of living well...”
- Patient Care Tech / CNA FT Nights Newton Iowa12-hour shifts. “...Tech / CNA FT Nights Newton Iowa . Employment Type Full time Shift 12 Hour Night Shift Description Newton is family-friendly with a cost of living well...”
- Patient Care Tech FT Days Resource Pool12-hour shifts. “...Care Tech FT Days Resource Pool . Employment Type Full time Shift 12 Hour Day Shift Description At MercyOne, health care is more than just a doctor’s visit...”
Employers hiring for fixed-length shift jobs in Iowa
- Cross Country Healthcare60
- Advantis Medical58
- Trinity Health33
- UnityPoint Health19
- Avera Health13
- Sanford Health13
- LifePoint Health7
- Select Medical6
- Gundersen Health System4
- Rehabilitation Center of Hampton4
- Care Initiatives2
- ChildServe2
- Franklin General Hospital2
- Grandview Healthcare Center2
- Illuminus2
- Maxim Healthcare Services2
- Mercy Medical Center - Cedar Rapids2
- Ascension Recovery Services1
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Frequently asked questions
How many fixed-length shift healthcare jobs are open in Iowa?
260 today: 223 registered nurse and LPN jobs, 37 CNA and patient care technician jobs.
How much do fixed-length shift nurses make in Iowa?
The 20 fixed-length shift nursing jobs in Iowa listed here that state an hourly rate post a median of $38.98 an hour (the middle of each posted range). The shift length is the posting's own; pay is the posted range.
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- Illinois (438)
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- Minnesota (409)
- Massachusetts (402)
- New York (401)
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