Registered Nurse

Thrive Now Recovery Center

Registered Nurse - Iowa City, IA

Location: Iowa City, Iowa
12-Hour Shifts
Day & Night Opportunities
Shift Differentials Available
Full-Time & PRN Opportunities
3-Day Workweek for Full-Time RNs

Choose the Shift That Works for You

Day Shift: 6:00 AM – 6:30 PM
Night Shift: 6:00 PM – 6:30 AM

Full-Time: Enjoy a 3-day workweek with 12-hour shifts, giving you more days away from work while maintaining a full-time schedule.

PRN: Looking for flexibility? PRN opportunities are also available.

About Thrive Now Recovery Center

Join a Team That’s Changing Lives

At Thrive Now Recovery Center and our affiliated treatment centers, we are building something different programs focused on exceptional, person-centered care that restore hope for individuals, families, and communities impacted by substance use and mental health disorders.

Our values include:

• Compassion


• Teamwork


• Recovery


• Trauma-Informed Care


• Integrity


• Professional Growth

Every member of our team plays an important role in a client’s recovery journey. Whether you are providing bedside nursing care, supporting clinical programming, assisting with recovery services, or helping the facility operate successfully, you will be part of a collaborative and mission-driven team.

If you are looking for a nursing opportunity where your work has purpose and your clinical skills can make a meaningful difference, we would love to hear from you.

About the RN Role

The Registered Nurse (RN) plays a critical role in providing safe, evidence-based medical care to individuals receiving residential treatment for substance use and co-occurring mental health disorders.

As an essential member of our multidisciplinary treatment team, you will:

• Conduct nursing assessments.


• Administer and manage medications.


• Monitor clinical and behavioral health needs.


• Respond to medical concerns and emergencies.


• Collaborate with providers and treatment teams.


• Develop and support nursing care plans.


• Provide compassionate, trauma-informed care.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

Clinical Care & Assessment

• Conduct nursing assessments, evaluate high-risk indicators, and document findings accurately and promptly.


• Provide direct medical evaluation and intervention as needed.


• Complete individualized nursing care plans for each patient admission.


• Participate in medical discharge planning beginning at intake.

Medication Management

• Administer medications safely and accurately, including during shift handoffs.


• Collaborate with pharmacy and medical providers regarding medication orders and MAR reconciliation.


• Monitor patients for medication side effects and adverse reactions and respond appropriately.

Collaboration & Treatment Planning

• Participate in interdisciplinary treatment team meetings.


• Contribute to comprehensive treatment plans addressing medical, psychological, and recovery needs.


• Coordinate medical care with hospitals, providers, families, and other appropriate partners.

Documentation & Compliance

• Maintain accurate and timely nursing documentation.


• Follow facility policies, professional nursing standards, and applicable regulatory requirements.


• Support licensing, accreditation, and quality expectations related to nursing services.

Patient Safety & Milieu Support

• Help maintain a safe, supportive, and therapeutic treatment environment.


• Assist with crisis intervention, de-escalation, and safety planning.


• Model professional and trauma-informed interactions with patients.


• Assist with additional medical and program responsibilities as needed.

Minimum Qualifications

• Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) or Diploma in Nursing.


• Active, unencumbered RN license in the state of employment.


• CPR/First Aid certification, or ability to obtain within 30 days of hire.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) or advanced degree.


• 2+ years of experience in substance use disorder, detox, psychiatric, behavioral health, or related nursing settings.


• Experience working with co-occurring disorders, trauma-informed care, or medical withdrawal management.

What Will Help You Succeed

We’re looking for nurses who bring both strong clinical judgment and compassion to the bedside.

• Strong nursing assessment skills.


• Medication administration and reconciliation experience.


• Critical thinking and sound clinical judgment.


• Ability to respond calmly during crises.


• Collaborative, team-focused approach.


• Clear and respectful communication.


• Strong documentation skills.


• Trauma-informed and person-centered approach.


• Ability to prioritize in a fast-paced treatment environment.


• Compassion for individuals navigating recovery.

Work Environment

Our RNs work primarily in an indoor, climate-controlled clinical environment.

The position may require regular standing, walking, sitting, bending, documentation, vital-sign monitoring, and assisting with patient movement or repositioning when appropriate.

Because behavioral health and recovery services can involve complex situations, RNs must be able to remain calm, professional, compassionate, and solutions-focused while managing competing clinical priorities.

Why You’ll Love Working Here

Your work matters. Your wellbeing matters, too.

We recognize that caring for others starts with supporting the people providing that care. Thrive Now is committed to creating an environment where employees can grow professionally while doing meaningful work.

Benefits & Employee Support

• ICHRA Health Benefit – choose the health plan that fits your needs, with premium reimbursement.


• Dental Insurance


• Vision Insurance


• Employer-Paid Life Insurance with optional supplemental coverage.


• 401(k) Retirement Plan


• Generous PTO + Paid Holidays


• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)


• Growth & Advancement Opportunities


• Trauma-Informed, Supportive Workplace


• Modern Facilities


• Work-Life Balance


• Leadership That Invests in Your Success

Ready to Make a Difference?

If you are an RN who wants to combine your nursing skills with meaningful, recovery-focused care, we encourage you to apply.

Bring your skills. Bring your compassion. Help someone take the next step in recovery.

Apply Today – Thrive Now Recovery Center | Iowa City, IA

Equal Employment Opportunity

We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We believe diversity and inclusion strengthen our organization and enhance the quality of care we provide. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees