Nursing with UI Health Care

As a nurse with UI Health Care, you’ll find modern flexibility without having to sacrifice stability. Grow your career — your way — with a thriving health system that’s dedicated to making all of Iowa better.

A nursing career with University of Iowa Health Care is more than a job — it’s a career you can count on.

Here, you'll find a collaborative, interprofessional environment that supports every aspect of your nursing practice and empowers you to deliver high‑quality care using advanced technologies and the latest clinical innovations.

You’ll also find stability, purpose, and the freedom to advance your career in the direction that’s right for you, supported by tools and resources that foster lifelong learning and help you strengthen your skills.

And as part of Iowa’s top academic medical center, you’ll have opportunities to lead innovative research and play a firsthand role in shaping the future of health care in your communities — in Iowa and beyond.

Why consider a nursing career with UI Health Care?

As a nurse with UI Health Care, you’ll be a part of changing medicine that changes lives by:

Working at the top of your license.
Caring for complex patients using the most advanced technology.
Receiving recognition for your previous nursing experience.
Finding professional growth opportunities to advance your knowledge and skillset
Joining an elite group of professionals who precept and mentor our next generation of healthcare professionals.
Being part of a 5x Magnet® -designated hospital that demonstrates nursing excellence.

Experienced nurses

The Experienced Nurse Fellowship Program is designed to support experienced nurses transitioning to an acute care nurse role at UI Health Care. In this program, you will gain experience in the latest approaches to health care and become an integral part in shaping the future of nursing.

New nurses

The University of Iowa Nurse Residency Program helps new graduate nurses build a foundation for a fulfilling career with UI Health Care. As a nurse in the program, you’ll get paid to learn—on the job and in the classroom. You’ll choose from available nursing positions and connect with other new graduate nurses to collaborate and share experiences.

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Join our team

UI Health Care is always looking for dedicated nurses to join our team. Don’t wait—apply today to launch a meaningful career at Iowa’s top health system.

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Why work at UI Health Care

Working at UI Health Care means being part of a thriving health care system dedicated to serving Iowans and their communities. You’ll see firsthand how your work makes a meaningful difference in the care and well-being of our patients and families.

Benefits and pay

UI Health Care offers competitive pay and benefits, health and wellness programs, and opportunities for professional development and career advancement. These are just a few reasons why working at UI Health Care is a great investment in you.

Innovative opportunities

As an academic medical center, we use the latest technologies and research, meaning you’ll have opportunities to help change the future of health care and advance your career.

A vibrant community

Year after year, Iowa City ranks as one of America’s best places to live. Offering a college-town atmosphere with big-city cultural richness, the Iowa City area has something for everyone.