Nursing at Iowa
Welcome to the Department of Nursing Services and Patient Care at UI Health Care.
We are very proud of Nursing at Iowa. Whether it is our excellence in patient- and family-centered care, our dedication to innovation and research, our designation as a Magnet® hospital, or our commitment to supporting the work-life balance of our staff—Nursing at Iowa is second to none.
If you are interested in joining our exceptional nursing team, we invite you to learn more about what makes our department unique and about the many career opportunities available for you.
A Team of Over 3,000
Over 3,000 nurses are investing their passion for nursing at UI Health Care. We provide high quality patient- and family-centered care in an environment that champions learning and advancement for nurses.
If you want to work with extraordinary nurses in an exciting and challenging environment, please consider what the Iowa difference can do for you and your career. We offer many career opportunities for talented nurses eager to make their mark.
We work in the state’s premier comprehensive academic medical center, and our work has been recognized through Magnet® hospital designation continuously since 2004.
Nursing at Iowa enjoys a long tradition of nursing shared governance; use of our Professional Practice Model; and recognition of the Iowa Model for Evidence-based Practice worldwide to implement and evaluate the highest standard of care.
We would like to visit with you by phone, online, or in person. Please contact us to learn more about our employment opportunities and how our teams work or to address any questions you have about your nursing career at UI Hospitals & Clinics.
Our Nursing Annual Report is a celebration of nursing achievement, full of data and inspirational stories. See how we bring innovation, science, and dedication together for outstanding patient care.
May 22, 2025
When a patient shared they’d miss Opening Day with their child, Erin Henrichs rallied fellow nurses to bring the ballpark to their bedside.
May 8, 2025
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