Looking for nurse practitioner jobs in Iowa? Barton Associates specializes in locum tenens NP jobs, with well over a decade of experience placing locum tenens nurse practitioners (NPs) on short and long-term assignments throughout the US.
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Our client, a hospital located in Iowa, is seeking a locum tenens Nurse Practitioner specializing in Emergency Medicine for a 43-day assignment beginning August 14, 2025. This position offers 12-hour shifts and 24-hour block shifts, perfect for those who thrive in a dynamic, fast-paced environment. The ideal candidate will have at least two years of...
Location:IA
Specialty:Emergency Medicine
Provider Type:Nurse Practitioner
A skilled Occupational Medicine Nurse Practitioner is sought for a 65-day locum tenens assignment at an Occupational/On-Site Clinic in Iowa. Starting on 06/09/2025, this opportunity offers a consistent Monday to Friday schedule from 9 am to 5 pm. The ideal candidate will be comfortable managing a variety of work-related injuries and illnesses, including...
Location:IA
Specialty:Occupational Medicine
Provider Type:Nurse Practitioner
Barton Associates is seeking a Nurse Practitioner - Critical Care Hospitalist for a locum tenens position at a hospital in Iowa. This 60-day assignment begins on 06/16/2025, with 10-hour shifts from 12 PM to 10 PM, requiring a minimum of 10 shifts per month. The ideal candidate will be comfortable working in an ICU, performing rounds, and managing approximately...
Location:IA
Specialty:Critical Care Hospitalist
Provider Type:Nurse Practitioner
Locum tenens NP jobs are contract roles designed to fill gaps in care at healthcare facilities over a specific timeframe. These assignments can range from a week to well over a year. Locum and travel nurse practitioners hold all the same qualifications as a permanent nurse practitioner, and often choose locum work for higher pay and increased flexibility. Explore our locum tenens guide to learn more.
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, NPs in Iowa earn an average of $130,820 a year.
Nurse practitioners have full practice authority in Iowa. Full practice means that state law permits all NPs to evaluate, diagnose, order and interpret tests, initiate and manage treatments.
NPs in Iowa must maintain national certification, and are required to take 36 contact hours every three years.
Acute care nurse practitioners are the highest paid NP specialty.