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N Opportunity in Cedar Rapids / Iowa City - BrightStar Care Is Hiring!
Pay & Benefits
- $50.00/hour
- Weekly pay - direct deposit
- Paid travel time between clients (when seeing 2+ clients per day)
- Paid training and clinical orientation
- Flexible scheduling - you choose the days and times you're available
- Full-time, part-time, and PRN positions available
- All supplies, equipment, and PPE provided
- Mobile electronic charting - no paperwork hassle
- Computer/tablet and internet access provided
- 24/7 phone support from management
- Mileage reimbursement
Are you a Registered Nurse (RN) looking for flexible home health work that fits your schedule and pays well? BrightStar Care of Iowa is hiring part-time and PRN RNs for home health care visits in the Cedar Rapids, Iowa City, and surrounding areas.
Work independently. Build real relationships with patients. Get paid $50/hour with weekly pay - all while making a genuine difference in people's lives.
What You'll Do
As a BrightStar Care RN, you will serve as a clinical leader and direct care provider for home health patients across the Cedar Rapids / Iowa City region:
- Conduct initial and ongoing patient assessments
- Develop and update individualized plans of care
- Skilled nursing visits: wound care, IV therapy, catheter care, ostomy care
- Medication management, administration, and patient education
- Post-surgical and post-hospitalization care
- Chronic disease management (diabetes, COPD, CHF, hypertension)
- Dementia care, Alzheimer's care, and cognitive assessments
- Pediatric home health care (as applicable)
- Supervise and support CNA and caregiver staff
- Coordinate with physicians, therapists, and care teams
- Electronic documentation via mobile charting platform
- Communicate changes in patient condition to physician and care team
Why RNs Choose BrightStar Care
- $50/hour - competitive home health pay
- Joint Commission Accredited - clinical excellence is our standard
- Nurse-led model - RNs are valued, not just utilized
- True flexibility - no mandatory overtime, no forced shifts
- 24/7 management support - you're backed by a responsive team
- Technology provided - mobile charting, tablet, and internet included
- Diverse, meaningful caseload - geriatric, pediatric, post-surgical, and chronic care
- Work throughout Cedar Rapids, Iowa City, and surrounding communities
Requirements
- Active RN license in good standing with the Iowa Board of Nursing
- Valid driver's license and reliable transportation with current auto insurance
- Must pass background check and drug screen
- 1+ year of nursing experience required (home health, hospital, skilled nursing, or clinic)
- Home health experience preferred but not required - we provide training
- Strong clinical assessment, documentation, and communication skills
- Ability to work independently and manage a patient caseload
- BLS/CPR certification (or willingness to obtain)
- Experience with electronic medical records (EMR) preferred
Ideal Background
This role is a great fit for RNs coming from:
- Home health or home care nursing
- Hospital med/surg, ICU, or step-down units
- Skilled nursing facilities (SNF) or long-term care
- Hospice or palliative care nursing
- Clinic or outpatient nursing
- Travel nursing (looking to settle locally)
About BrightStar Care
BrightStar Care is one of the nation's leading home health care agencies, with over 20 years of experience delivering nurse-led, Joint Commission-accredited care. Our Iowa locations serve both Cedar Rapids / Iowa City and Des Moines, providing skilled nursing, in-home care, and medical staffing services to clients across Eastern and Central Iowa.
We believe nurses deserve support, flexibility, and respect. When you join BrightStar Care, you get all three.
Apply now - simple, fast application. We'll reach out within 24 hours.
Serving: Cedar Rapids, Marion, Hiawatha, Iowa City, Coralville, North Liberty, Swisher, Ely, Mount Vernon, Anamosa, and surrounding Linn and Johnson County community
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