Nurse Practitioner Jobs in Iowa
18 NP positions available including 9 FQHC jobs with loan repayment
Latest NP Jobs in Iowa
Family Medicine Nurse Practitioner
QuickVisit Urgent Care - Newton • Newton, IA
Family Medicine Nurse Practitioner
QuickVisit Urgent Care - Fort Madison • Fort Madison, IA
Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant
Primary Health Care • Clive, IA
Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant
Primary Health Care • Des Moines, IA
Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
R & R Counseling Solutions • Keosauqua, IA
Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
Community Health Care, Inc. - CHC Davenport Medical Clinic • Davenport, IA
Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant
SIOUXLAND COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTER • Sioux City, IA
Family NP - Wapello
Great River Health Systems • Wapello, IA
Family Medicine Nurse Practitioner
Waverly Health Center - Walk In Clinic • Waverly, IA
Family Medicine Nurse Practitioner
Waverly Health Center - Janesville Clinic • Janesville, IA
Nurse Practitioner
United Community Health Center • Storm Lake, IA
Nurse Practitioner
Waverly Health Center - Janesville Clinic • Janesville, IA
Women's Health Nurse Practitioner
Community Health Care, Inc. - CHC Edgerton Clinic • Davenport, IA
Community Health Center of Southeastern Iowa - 029 - Family NP - West Burlington
Community Health Centers of Southeastern Iowa, Inc. • Burlington, IA
Community Health Center of Southeastern Iowa - 028 - Locums Family NP - West Burlington
Community Health Centers of Southeastern Iowa, Inc. • Burlington, IA
Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant
Access Health • Spencer, IA
Family NP - Marshalltown
McFarland Clinic • Marshalltown, IA
Community Health Center of Southeastern Iowa - 025 - Pediatric NP - West Burlington
Community Health Centers of Southeastern Iowa, Inc. • Burlington, IA
NP Salary in Iowa — Federal Data
Source: BLS OEWS · May 2025 OEWSIowa ranks #32 of 51 reporting states for NP median pay.
- Median salary
- $130,160
- / year
- Mean salary
- $136,940
- / year
- Employment
- 3,240
- #32 of 51
- Location quotient
- 1.00
- vs. U.S. avg (1.00)
The Nurse Practitioner market in Iowa
Practice environment, shortage designations, and loan-repayment value — the context behind the openings above.
Practice authority
Full practiceNPs (ARNPs) practice and prescribe independently under board of nursing authority.
Independent prescriptive authority, including Schedule II-V controlled substances.
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18 NP jobs
9 at FQHCs with loan-repayment eligibility
Most recent posting 2 days ago
Loan repayment value
Up to $75,000
NHSC Loan Repayment Program — full-time, 2-year initial commitment, at 280 approved sites in Iowa.
Estimate your total compensation →Shortage designation
HPSA 21 primary-care score
Historically most funded. Sites with HPSA scores of 14+ have historically had the best success receiving NHSC awards.
Loan-repayment programs in Iowa
State programs pay up to $200,000 on top of NHSC- Iowa PRIMECARRE Provider Loan Repayment ProgramUp to $200,000
Up to $50,000 per year full-time ($25,000 part-time), to a maximum of $200,000 over five years, following a two-year minimum commitment.
Tax treatment not stated · Service counts toward PSLF · Annual RFP posted each fall. · Verified 2026-07-27
Federal programs you can also use: NHSC LRP, NHSC Rural Community LRP, NHSC SUD LRP, STAR LRP, NHSC S2S, Nurse Corps LRP, IHS LRP, PSLF.
Practice authority: AANP. Shortage & loan-repayment data: HRSA / NHSC and the state agencies linked above.
NP Specialties in Iowa
FQHC Opportunities
9 FQHC positions in Iowa offer student loan repayment up to $75,000 over 2 years through NHSC.
View FQHC Jobs →NP Practice in Iowa
Learn about scope of practice, prescriptive authority, and licensing requirements.
View Iowa Guide →About Nurse Practitioner Jobs in Iowa
Iowa offers excellent opportunities for Nurse Practitioners (NPs) across various healthcare settings including hospitals, clinics, FQHCs, and private practices. With 18 current openings, Iowa is actively recruiting qualified NPs to meet the growing healthcare needs of its population.
Many positions in Iowa offer competitive compensation packages including sign-on bonuses, relocation assistance, and student loan repayment. FQHC positions are particularly attractive as they qualify for NHSC loan repayment programs that can provide up to $75,000 over 2 years toward student loan debt.
Nurse Practitioner Jobs in Iowa — FAQ
Can nurse practitioners practice independently in Iowa?
Iowa is a full-practice-authority state for nurse practitioners. NPs (ARNPs) practice and prescribe independently under board of nursing authority. Independent prescriptive authority, including Schedule II-V controlled substances.
Do nurse practitioner jobs in Iowa qualify for student loan repayment?
Nurse practitioners at NHSC-approved FQHCs and community health centers in Iowa can qualify for the National Health Service Corps Loan Repayment Program — up to $75,000 for a full-time, two-year commitment. There are 280 NHSC-approved sites on record in Iowa.
Does Iowa have its own loan repayment program for nurse practitioners?
Yes. Iowa runs a state program nurse practitioners can use: Iowa PRIMECARRE Provider Loan Repayment Program (up to $200,000). State awards apply on top of the federal NHSC Loan Repayment Program, and the service also counts toward Public Service Loan Forgiveness.
How many nurse practitioner jobs are available in Iowa?
We currently list 18 nurse practitioner positions in Iowa at community health centers and FQHCs. New roles are added continuously as facilities post them.
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