MercyOne Air Med Marks 40 Years With Events
Public celebrations on Nov. 10 in Des Moines, Clinton and Mason City will mark four decades of helicopter medical transport in Iowa.
Iowa Nursing Job News
Nursing jobs in Iowa run on workforce shortages, compensation, staffing ratios and the pipeline of new nurses, and coverage here follows all of it. Reporting focuses on the factors shaping the sector from the state level down to the facility.
Recent news
October 26, 2026
Iowa Board of Nursing Reinstates Krystal Bauer LicenseThe state nursing board has returned Krystal Bauer to practice under a two-year probationary status.
October 23, 2026
Iowa Nursing Homes Lead Nation in Staffing CitationsSixty-six facilities across the state received federal warnings for insufficient nursing staff during fiscal year 2026.
October 19, 2026
Iowa Hospitals Face Obstetric Provider ShortagesThe state faces significant gaps in maternal healthcare access as many counties lack essential obstetric facilities.
October 13, 2026
Iowa Lawmaker Proposed Breastfeeding Plan Mandate in 2010A 2010 state bill amendment sought to require nursing mothers to provide written breastfeeding plans to their employers.
October 13, 2026
Kim Higginbotham Received 2026 Hospital Hero AwardThe Iowa Hospital Association honored the Monroe County social worker for her dedicated service in the state healthcare sector.
October 9, 2026
Iowa Gold Star Museum Will Open Nursing ExhibitA new exhibit dedicated to military nurses from Iowa is set to open at Camp Dodge this Saturday.
October 6, 2026
Iowa Judge Granted Benefits to Fired Hospital WorkerAn administrative law judge ruled that a clerk who inadvertently shared patient data on social media remains eligible for aid.
September 27, 2026
Iowa Board Opened Investigation into NurseThe Iowa Board of Nursing has initiated a formal investigation into a Dubuque-based nurse.
September 25, 2026
Iowa Board of Nursing Suspended Nurse LicenseThe Iowa Board of Nursing formally suspended a nurse following a criminal conviction for obtaining drugs.
September 24, 2026
Former Employee Sued Iowa Veterans Home in December 2023A former staffer filed a federal discrimination lawsuit following her termination from the facility.
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Reporting here centers on hospital staffing levels, salary adjustments, state legislative shifts and training enrollment trends. Coverage reaches from the capital to the rural counties. Staffing ratios often fluctuate based on the density of the area, creating distinct challenges for facilities in sparsely populated zones. Certification requirements and educational capacity serve as the primary constraints that shape how the workforce expands over time.