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Weekday Break Nurse Jobs in Iowa (NOW HIRING)

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AspectWeekday Break NurseWeekend Shift Nurse
CertificationsRN license, CPR certificationRN license, CPR certification
Work EnvironmentHospitals, clinics, long-term care facilities during weekdaysHospitals, clinics, long-term care facilities during weekends
Work ScheduleWeekday shifts, typically Monday to FridayWeekend shifts, typically Friday to Sunday or Saturday to Monday
Employer UsageHealthcare facilities with weekday staffing needsFacilities requiring weekend coverage

Both Weekday Break Nurses and Weekend Shift Nurses are registered nurses working in healthcare settings. The main difference lies in their work schedules, with Weekday Break Nurses working during weekdays and Weekend Shift Nurses covering weekend shifts. Certifications and work environments are similar, but their scheduling caters to different staffing needs.

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Infographic showing various Weekday Break Nurse job openings in Iowa as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 3% As Needed, 61% Full Time, 16% Part Time, 19% Contract, and 1% Nights. Highlights an 99% Physical, and 1% Remote job distribution.

Staff Nurse - Oral Surgery Clinic

University of Iowa

Iowa City, IA • On-site

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Company rating: 6.9 out of 10

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Job description


Staff Nurse - Oral Surgery Clinic
Posting ID
161382
Department
Nursing Service/UIHC
Jobcode
Staff Nurse
Working Title
Staff Nurse - Oral Surgery Clinic
Details

Hourly PRN Staff Nurse positions

Become one of Iowa's best Nurses -join the Nursing team at Iowa's only comprehensive academic medical center, University of Iowa Health Care. As a five-time winner of the Magnet designation for excellence in nursing services by the American Nurses Credentialing Center Magnet Recognition Program, UI Health Care offers you the opportunity to advance your nursing skills.
Characteristic Duties of our Staff Nurses include but are not limited to:
* Applies nursing theory to the assessment, diagnosis, treatment, and evaluation of patient responses to health and illness.
* Assesses patient health care preferences and expectations.
* Collaboratively coordinates the continuum of care across settings.
* Develops patient care plan based on patient condition, age, and psychological, educational, and socioeconomic conditions that prescribes interventions to attain expected outcomes.
* Implements patient care plan according to patient priorities, which includes interventions identified through nursing diagnoses. Documents/reports interventions and patient/family response.
* Collaborates and integrates contributions of patients and families into multidisciplinary patient care plan.
* Develops, coordinates and implements transfer/discharge planning throughout episode of care.
* Implements nursing interventions according to department, division, and/or unit policies, procedures, and protocols to maintain safe environment for patients, visitors and staff. Follows universal precautions.

Minimum Qualifications:

Education:

An Associate's Degree in Nursing, a Diploma in Nursing, a Baccalaureate Degree in Nursing, Professional Masters of Nursing and Healthcare Practice (MNHP), MSN/Clinical Nurse Leader or a Master's Degree in Nursing (MSN, MA) is required.

Required Qualifications:

Excellent written and verbal communication skills are required.

Demonstrates excellent interpersonal skills with patients/families, nursing staff, and interdisciplinary team members as demonstrated through written and verbal interactions.

General computer skills are required.

License/ Certifications:

Current license to practice nursing in Iowa is required by date of hire.

Desired Qualifications:

Baccalaureate Degree in Nursing or Masters Degree in Nursing is highly desired.

If Baccalaureate degree in Nursing is not yet obtained, active enrollment in a BSN program is desirable.

Schedule:

  • PRN Position: Variable weekday schedule, Monday through Friday, between 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., with a one-hour lunch break. No weekend shifts required.
  • Orientation: Candidates must be available to complete a 6-8 week orientation, Monday through Friday, from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.


Contact
NICOLE OLMSTEAD
Phone: 319-467-8171
Email: nicole-olmstead@uiowa.edu
Application Instructions
To apply for a PRN position, please email a copy of your resume to nicole-olmstead@uiowa.edu.
Ad Start Date
08/03/2026
Ad End Date
09/01/2026

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