IA · Verified Nurse Directory
Nurses in Iowa
Iowa nurses anchor UnityPoint, MercyOne, and the University of Iowa Hospitals & Clinics, with strong rural and critical-access representation.
Looking for RNs? See the Registered Nurses in Iowa directory →- Active nurses
- 33,100+
- Avg. RN salary
- $68,590/yr
- Cities covered
- Statewide
- State board
- IA
Iowa Board of Nursing
Top nursing specialties in Iowa
Highest-demand nursing roles across Iowa hospitals and health systems.
Verify a nurse's license in Iowa
Primary source verification through the state board of nursing. Use this before hiring or referring.
State Board
Iowa Board of Nursing
Official license verification portal for Iowa.
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NCSBN national lookup
Iowa participates in Nursys — verify multi-state and compact licenses.
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National License Lookup
Verify a nurse's license in any U.S. state from one page.
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All credentialed healthcare professionals in Iowa — nurses, therapists, and home-health teams.
Common questions about finding nurses in Iowa
How do I verify a nurse's license in Iowa?
Use the Iowa Board of Nursing primary-source verification portal — and Nursys QuickConfirm for compact and multi-state licenses. Our directory cross-references these sources but does not replace legal primary-source verification.
How many nurses practice in Iowa?
Approximately 33,100 registered nurses currently hold an active license in Iowa, based on the most recent state board and BLS reporting.
What is the average RN salary in Iowa?
The mean annual wage for registered nurses in Iowa is roughly $68,590, per the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS data. Hospital, specialty, shift differential, and years of experience can shift actual pay materially.
Which nursing specialties are in highest demand in Iowa?
Hiring volume in Iowa is currently strongest in Registered Nurses, Nurse Practitioners, Travel Nurses roles, with continued growth in travel and home-health placements.