Registered Nurse

Registered Nurse Opportunity at Newton Correctional Facility

Newton, Iowa is a progressive, family friendly community, a shining star of Central Iowa and a place to call home. Whether you're raising a family, starting a business or building a home, you'll want to get to know Newton. The community has many great amenities aside from excellent schools. Unique entertainment, beautiful art displays and parks, and great attractions for families to enjoy.

Centrally located in Iowa just off I-80, Newton boasts a diverse array of shopping, recreational and dining choices, both locally and within short driving distances. Des Moines is just 35 miles west, Ames is 62 miles NW, and Iowa City is 87 miles east. Enjoy camping, boating, fishing and swimming activities at nearby Lake Red Rock, or take in some fast-paced action at an Indy Car or NASCAR race at the Iowa Speedway, or visit the Sprint Car Capital of the World, just 25 miles south in nearby Knoxville.

At Newton Correctional Facility, we offer a wide range of career opportunities in various departments; i.e., Security, Treatment, Medical, Administrative, Business, Records, Maintenance/Trades, Warehousing, Food Service and other support areas. Join our team of dedicated professionals who provide an environment that facilitates change for incarcerated individuals as they prepare for release.

Come be a part of creating opportunities for safer communities. You'll find an exceptional workplace where mutual respect and support are part of the culture.

Why Us? In the heart of the healthcare crisis, we actively seek passionate individuals to full crucial nursing roles. As a registered nurse in our correctional healthcare team, you play a pivotal role in delivering professional nursing care in a challenging yet gratifying environment.

As a State of Iowa Employee, you will also receive a robust benefits package including: Paid time off, excellent health, dental and vision packages. IPERS retirement package and an option for deferred compensation plan that has a state match, flexible spending account both medical and dependent care, free life insurance, employee assistance programs and employee discount programs. The hours would be 1p-11p however different schedule can be discussed with the Supervisor. There is also a $3,000 sign on bonus if you aren't already a state employee. $1500 paid on your first check and the remaining $1500 at the completion of your 6 months.

Come join our Team. Current state employees are not eligible for recruitment payments upon transfer, demotion, or promotion to another agency.

E-Verify and Right to Work The State of Iowa participates in E-Verify, a federal program that helps employers confirm the employment eligibility of all newly hired employees. Within the required timeframe, new hires will be verified through the E-Verify system to ensure authorization to work in the United States. The State of Iowa also complies with the federal Right to Work laws, which protect employees' rights to work without being required to join a labor organization. For more information, please visit

Licensure as Registered Nurse in the State of Iowa by the Iowa Board of Nursing or licensure as a Registered Nurse in accordance with the Nurse Licensure Compact Administrator's Agreement of the National Council of State Boards of Nursing. Please include your State of Iowa or Compact State License Number when submitting your application. Compact license holders are required to obtain an Iowa license within 60 days.

For additional information, please click on this link to view the job description. More information regarding the Nurse Licensure Compact Administrators agreement of the National Council of State Boards of Nursing is available at the Nurse Licensure Compact. Review the provisions of the statute that authorized the creation of the Nurse Licensure Compact at Chapter 152E, Iowa Code.