RN -Risk Care & Behavioral Support; Evenings​/Nights

Registered Nurse (RN) – Salary $62,337.60 - $96,699.20 annually – Location Cherokee, IA – Job Type Full‑time – Agency 400 Health & Human Services – Job Number 26-02247 – Opening Date March 2, 2026 – Closing Date March 16, 2026 11:59 PM Central – Point of Contact Adam Benson, Nurse Supervisor, adam.bensona.gov

The Iowa Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), Division of State‑Operated Specialty Care, Bureau of Civil Commitment Unit for Sex Offenders (CCUSO) is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) to join our team. This is a full‑time position that generally requires the RN to work either a PM shift (1:00 p.m.–11:00 p.m. or 2:00 p.m.–10:00 p.m.) or an overnight shift (9:00 p.m.–7:00 a.m. or 10:00 p.m.–6:00 a.m.) with a rotating schedule that includes working every third weekend.

The RN may also be required to work outside of these hours and to work overtime.

The RN provides general nursing care to a specific high‑risk population. This includes direct acute and chronic nursing care, health promotion, disease prevention, health education strategies across the lifespan, treatment of patients through therapeutic activities, providing psychological support and direction, escorting patients, and accurate documentation of patient behaviors and attitudes.

• Health, dental, and vision coverage with comprehensive plans.
• Paid time off: 96 hours of vacation per year to begin (increasing with years of service), 144 hours of sick leave, and 9 paid holidays per year.
• Retirement plans: IPERS and Retirement Investors Club (RIC) and Employer‑Sponsored Retirement Plan with state match up to $75/month.
• Flexible spending accounts for medical and dependent care expenses.
• Life insurance and free long‑term disability insurance.
• Employee Assistance Program with resources and support.
• Employee discount programs for goods and services.

The State of Iowa participates in E‑Verify to confirm employment eligibility. The State complies with federal Right‑to‑Work laws protecting employees’ rights to work without mandatory union membership.

Licensure as a Registered Nurse in the State of Iowa by the Iowa Board of Nursing or licensure under the Nurse Licensure Compact Administrator's Agreement of the National Council of State Boards of Nursing.

Information regarding the Nurse Licensure Compact Administrator's Agreement is available at the Nurse Licensure Compact website.

The State of Iowa is an EEO/AA Employer. HHS values those with lived experience and encourages adults who were fostered as youth, foster parents, and/or parents who were in the HHS system to apply. Minorities, women, persons with disabilities and veterans are encouraged to apply.