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RN - openings in Polk City & Ankeny, IA

On With Life
On With Life Salary
Polk, IA Full Time
POSTED ON 8/7/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 9/13/2026
We are currently hiring Full-Time, Part-Time, & PRN Registered Nurses (RN) to join our team at locations in Polk City, Iowa or Ankeny, Iowa!

At On With Life, we specialize in rehabilitative care for individuals with brain and spinal cord injuries - and we're looking for dedicated caregivers to join our award-winning team. Grow your career in a mission-driven environment by providing rehabilitative support to individuals with brain injuries, spinal cord injuries, or neurological conditions. This role delivers individualized care within a transdisciplinary team serving persons with brain injuries and neurological conditions.

  • Environment: Skilled Long-Term Care
    • Location: Polk City, Iowa
    • Hours: 6:00PM-6:30AM (3 shifts/week) rotating holidays & every 3rd weekend required
    • Nurses 1:10 ratio all shifts, CNAS 1:5 Days & 1:10 nights
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  • Environment: Post-Acute Care
    • Location: Ankeny, Iowa
    • Part-Time Schedule; Hours: 6:00PM-6:30AM (2 shifts/wk) rotating holidays & every 3rd weekend required
    • Full-Time Schedule; Hours 6:00PM-6:30AM (3 shifts/wk) rotating holidays & every 3rd weekend required
    • Full-Time Schedule; Hours 6:00AM-2:30PM (5 shifts/wk) rotating holidays & every 3rd weekend required
    • Full-Time Schedule; Hours 2:00PM-10:30PM (4 shifts/wk) rotating holidays & every 3rd weekend required
PRN Opportunities available on ALL SHIFTS

IMPORTANT: Please note that our orientation process (typically up to 1 month) may require working days or shifts outside of what will be your permanent schedule.

Responsibilities Of The Registered Nurse (RN)

  • Provide direct nursing care according to individual care plans and physician orders.
  • Supervise and mentor Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs).
  • Coordinate care with a transdisciplinary rehabilitation team.
  • Support medical, dietary, and therapeutic needs of persons served.
  • Document and report changes in condition and participate in care planning.
  • Help persons served achieve their highest quality of life through skilled nursing interventions.
  • Support activities of daily living and encourage independence.
  • Ensure care aligns with facility policies and individual preferences.

Benefits Of The Registered Nurse (RN)

  • Top nursing staff-to-patient ratios in the state, you’ll have more time with each person served!
  • Shift differentials of 9% for evening hours (2P-10P) and 11% for overnight hours (10P-6A)
  • Incentives, hiring bonus (up to $12,500), & referral bonuses
  • Annual raises & annual bonuses (discretionary)
  • Early wage access (through ZayZoon)
  • Health, vision, & dental insurance
  • Company-paid life insurance & long-term disability insurance
  • Paid time off (PTO) Sick leave
  • 401(k) match
  • Tuition assistance
  • Employee assistance program (EAP)
  • Public Student Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)

Requirements Of The Registered Nurse (RN)

  • Current RN license in good standing in the State of Iowa
  • Ability to maintain CPR certification (training provided if needed)
  • Must be available for rotating holiday shifts & every 3rd weekend shifts (unless weekend-only)
  • Must be available for on-call rotation (on-call pay available)

An excellent candidate for our Registered Nurse (RN) position meets the following criteria:

  • Puts others first - those we serve are at the core of what we do; their goals and values guide all decisions.
  • Looks for opportunities to be innovative and create change.
  • Is curious and dares to be extraordinary; be willing to be both the expert and the student.
  • Expects more than others think is possible and creates a higher standard.
  • Honors the uniqueness of each individual, knowing their injury does not define their potential.
  • Is comfortable working with computers and electronic records.
  • Is an excellent educator and passionate about providing encouragement.

On With Life is an Equal Opportunity Employer; we make all employment-related decisions based on your competencies, talents and professional potential.

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