UI Health Care Career Connection

Connect with recruiters, explore opportunities, and discover what makes UI Health Care a destination for nurses.

Join us on the first and third Thursday of each month from noon to 2 p.m. for a virtual nursing open house.

Whether you're actively searching for your next role or simply exploring what's possible, our online open house hiring events give you the opportunity to connect with nurse recruiters, learn about current openings, explore benefits and career paths, and get your questions answered.

Register today and discover how a nursing career at UI Health Care can help you grow, lead, and make an impact.

Virtual Event Details

When
  • First and third Thursday of every month
Time
  • Noon to 2 p.m.
Where
  • Zoom

Complete the registration form to receive a link to join the event.

Details

During the event, you’ll have the chance to participate in a variety of panel sessions, including:

  • An overview of the nurse role, including responsibilities, expectations, and what a typical day looks like
  • A breakdown of compensation and benefit options available to you
  • A peer panel discussion, where you can ask current team members questions about their experience working here
  • Breakout sessions with recruiters for more in-depth conversations about career opportunities, plus insights on living and working in the area
Nurses in the 4C Surgical/Ortho inpatient unit at the University of Iowa Health Care Medical Center Downtown on Tuesday, April 2, 2024. Patients are simulated patient actors.
Our people are committed to excellence in everything we do. It’s because of this profound passion and dedication of our employees that UI Health Care is changing medicine, changing lives.
Staff nurse Jill Owens, RN MNHP, with a simulated adult patient in surgery prep at UI Health Care Medical Center North Liberty on Friday, Feb. 28, 2025.
Our people are committed to excellence in everything we do. It’s because of this profound passion and dedication of our employees that UI Health Care is changing medicine, changing lives.
Lisa Swenson with patient on 3RC on Friday, March 24, 2023. Patient consents on file.
Our people are committed to excellence in everything we do. It’s because of this profound passion and dedication of our employees that UI Health Care is changing medicine, changing lives.
Staff nurse David Haley with a simulated patient at the emergency department at UI Health Care Medical Center Downtown on Friday, June 13, 2025.
Our people are committed to excellence in everything we do. It’s because of this profound passion and dedication of our employees that UI Health Care is changing medicine, changing lives.

Register for the virtual nursing open house

Register today to receive an event reminder and a link to attend the event.

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.

Awards and Recognition

Magnet® hospital designation
Magnet®-recognized hospital
Magnet® recognition, conferred by the American Nurses Credentialing Center, is the highest distinction given for nursing excellence. UI Health Care was the first hospital in Iowa to earn Magnet® designation (2004) and the first hospital in Iowa to be re-designated four times (2008, 2013, 2018, and 2023).
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