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Where the NP roles in Iowa are
Open roles by category
By category, Psychiatric Mental Health has 1 open role and Full-Time has 1.
A posting can count toward more than one category, for example a remote full-time role counts in both.
Iowa Overview
Working as an NP in Iowa
Iowa currently has 1 active nurse practitioner posting from 1 employer, with hiring concentrated in Des Moines. By posting volume, the most active categories right now are Psychiatric Mental Health and Full-Time. On the regulatory side, AANP places Iowa in its full practice category. AANP uses this category where state law lets NPs evaluate patients, diagnose, order and interpret diagnostic tests, and initiate and manage treatment, including prescribing medications and controlled substances, under the exclusive licensure authority of the state board of nursing. Some of these states first require a transition period. States in the same category still set different requirements, so check the Iowa rules themselves before applying. No median is published for Iowa postings yet, so compare compensation posting by posting. Iowa's Nurse Licensure Compact membership covers the RN license beneath the APRN credential. The APRN license itself is still issued by Iowa.
Posted pay in Iowa
1 posting in Iowa states a salary. A state median appears once at least 5 postings from at least 3 employers do, with no single employer above 40% of them. The national median for nurse practitioners is $132,300 (BLS OEWS, Nurse Practitioners (29-1171), median annual wage, May 2025).
Licensure and nearby states
Practicing in Iowa
Licensure path in Iowa
- Verify your RN license foundation
- Complete an accredited graduate program
- Pass national board certification
- Apply for APRN licensure with the Iowa Board of Nursing
- Confirm the practice requirements that apply to you
- Register for federal identifiers
Forms, fees and processing times change, so work from the Iowa Board of Nursing checklist.
Nearby states with open NP roles on this site, with AANP's classification of each: Minnesota (12 roles, Full Practice), Wisconsin (2 roles, Reduced Practice) and Illinois (48 roles, Reduced Practice).
If you live near a state line, check each state's own practice rules before applying, not just its AANP classification. They shape how a role is structured and what paperwork you file.
| State | AANP classification | Compact status | Open NP roles |
|---|---|---|---|
| Minnesota | Full Practice | Non-Compact State | 12 |
| Wisconsin | Reduced Practice | Compact State | 2 |
| Illinois | Reduced Practice | Non-Compact State | 48 |
| Missouri | Restricted Practice | Compact State | 9 |
| Nebraska | Full Practice | Compact State | 2 |
| South Dakota | Full Practice | Compact State | 3 |
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