Nursing with UI Health Care

A nursing career with University of Iowa Health Care is where the art and science of nursing meet to provide safe, compassionate, high-quality care.

Here, we foster a collaborative, interprofessional environment that supports all aspects of nursing practice, allowing you to deliver high-quality care using the most advanced technologies paired with the latest advancements in nursing.

We prioritize lifelong learning and provide the support and resources you need to perfect your skills and grow your career. As part of an academic medical center, you’ll have opportunities to lead innovative research and play a firsthand role 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 hospital.

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Why work at UI Health Care

UI Health Care is consistently recognized as being among the best health care systems in the United States, and we are Iowa's only comprehensive, tertiary- and quaternary-level center. UI Health Care offers a collaborative, interprofessional work environment dedicated to safe, high quality patient care utilizing state of the art technology.

Unmatched benefits

UI Health Care offers a competitive and comprehensive benefits package that values your health, well-being, and long-term future at Iowa.

Innovative opportunities

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

A vibrant community

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