--- title: "Certified Nursing Assistant Jobs, Cedar Rapids, IA" canonical: "https://www.metaintro.com/jobs/certified-nursing-assistant/locations/cedar-rapids-ia" language: "en" author: "Metaintro" data_as_of: "2026-11-04T04:40:12.367Z" cite_as: "Metaintro job-market data. https://www.metaintro.com/jobs/certified-nursing-assistant/locations/cedar-rapids-ia" data: ["https://www.metaintro.com/jobs/certified-nursing-assistant/locations/cedar-rapids-ia/data.json"] --- Certified Nursing Assistant market brief · Cedar Rapids, IA # Certified Nursing Assistant Jobs in Cedar Rapids, IA 47 certified nursing assistant openings are live in the Cedar Rapids, IA area from 22 employers, led by UI Health Care Department of Nursing, Nextaff, and Care Initiatives. The middle half of posted salaries runs $39,520–$46,540 a year (median $42,640), from the 47% of listings that disclose pay. Data updated Nov 4, 2026 [Search live jobs](/jobs/search?q=Certified+Nursing+Assistant+jobs+in+Cedar+Rapids%2C+IA)[Browse all Certified Nursing Assistant markets](/jobs/certified-nursing-assistant) ## Role and market snapshot A quick read on demand before you open the live listings **Tracked jobs** : 47 : Live certified nursing assistant openings currently tracked in the Cedar Rapids market. **Companies hiring** : 22 : Distinct employers represented in this publishable market view. **Median compensation** : $42,640 : 47% of listings provide usable compensation data. ## Market analysis Role-specific demand, level, employer, and compensation signals for this local market Start with the level mix, then compare current demand, compensation coverage, and employer concentration before opening the live listings. Level mix ### Career ladder [Entry-level](/jobs/certified-nursing-assistant/locations/cedar-rapids-ia/entry-level)6 jobs Level coverage is 13%. Counts remain visible, but fit guidance stays withheld until at least 60% of listings have a reliable level signal. 30-day window ### Demand and salary Current jobs 47 Hiring employers 22 Salary coverage 47% Median experience 1.0 years Within this market ### Employer tier lens Startups & growing teams 15 8 companies · $39,520 median Established employers 9 4 companies Coverage-gated ### Salary distribution P25 $39,520 P50 $42,640 P75 $46,540 P90 $49,296 Salary figures use annualized USD posted minimum compensation from listings in this market. An employer that posts the same pay on many listings counts once, and figures render only when enough distinct employers disclose pay. Use Metaintro ### Turn this market signal into momentum Move from aggregate demand to the live roles hiring in this market now. - Open live certified nursing assistant listings in Cedar Rapids - Compare the level mix before narrowing your search - Use employer and compensation signals to prioritize outreach [Search live jobs](/jobs/search?q=Certified+Nursing+Assistant+jobs+in+Cedar+Rapids%2C+IA)[Get started free](/signup) ## Turn this market brief into a live search. Use the signal The best next step is opening the roles behind the aggregate: compare certified nursing assistant opportunities in Cedar Rapids, save the strongest fits, and keep the market signal close while you apply. - 47 live roles tracked in this market. - 22 employers represented in the current window. - Market data refreshed Nov 4, 2026. [Search live jobs](/jobs/search?q=Certified+Nursing+Assistant+jobs+in+Cedar+Rapids%2C+IA)[Compare other markets](/jobs/certified-nursing-assistant) ## A practical market plan for Certified Nursing Assistant in Cedar Rapids Use this sequence to move from aggregate labor-market data to a focused application list. 1. 01Read the demand 47 certified nursing assistant openings across 22 employers establish the current Cedar Rapids opportunity set. 2. 02Choose the right rung Use the live listings to calibrate title, scope, and experience expectations before applying. 3. 03Prioritize employers UI Health Care Department of Nursing is one of the most active visible employers, with 9 current openings in this market view. 4. 04Open the live roles 24 representative openings connect this brief to jobs you can review now. With Metaintro Keep market research, live opportunities, saved roles, and the evidence behind your applications moving in one focused loop. ## Where this market is hiring Move from the Cedar Rapids market view into active employers and representative certified nursing assistant openings Employer activity · 22 companies ### Who is hiring in this market The most active visible employers, ordered by openings represented in the current market sample. UI Health Care Department of NursingEmployer profile9Open roles [![Nextaff logo](/api/company-logo?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.nextaff.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2023%2F08%2Fcropped-Site-Icon-180x180.png&sig=WhWX0Zjfn60U6TOhkiWguBjGR4EW5Q4GmtKSKA5GZsE) NextaffEstablished employers5Open roles](/company/nextaff)[![Care Initiatives logo](/api/company-logo?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.careinitiatives.org%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2024%2F12%2Fapple-touch-icon.png&sig=YFotgCXhVjnhnoAOqbJsTlr7fSJFklAdm7k88sUUF-c) Care InitiativesTop of market4Open roles](/company/cwu) Oaknoll Retirement ResidenceStartups & growing teams3Open roles St. Luke's Hospital Transitional Care CenterStartups & growing teams3Open roles BrightStar Care Iowa Cedar Rapids, Des MoinesStartups & growing teams2Open roles FullShift Staffing, LLCEmployer profile2Open roles [Moments HospiceStartups & growing teams2Open roles](/company/moments-hospice) Live opportunity sample · 24 of 47 matches ### Representative openings Open a role to inspect the full requirements. Compensation appears only when the listing provides usable salary data. [Hospice Aide (CNA)Live roleIowa Care Community Inc, Iowa City Hospice, Visiting Nurse AssociationIowa City, IowaPosted Nov 2, 2026](/job/hospice-aide-cna-at-iowa-care-community-inc-iowa-city-hospice-262c5fa1-4353-507f-8bd7-59ffb66101c0)[Psychiatric Nursing Assistant I - Behavioral Health Float Pool 100%Live roleUI Health Care Department of NursingIowa City, IowaPosted Nov 2, 2026](/job/psychiatric-nursing-assistant-i-behavioral-health-float-pool-100-at-aef19d17-5118-5c3a-8cc1-ab75d7f793be)[Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA Overnights)Live roleCare InitiativesCedar Rapids, IowaPosted Nov 1, 2026](/job/certified-nursing-assistant-cna-overnights-at-care-initiatives-39827940-d6c4-51fa-a8b4-398a797d2ed1)[IMMEDIATE OPENING (CNA) CERTIFIED NURSING ASSISTANTEntry-levelFullShift Staffing, LLCMarion, IowaPosted Oct 30, 2026](/job/immediate-opening-cna-certified-nursing-assistant-at-fullshift-d8070e41-9bc8-52b6-861c-56e7089d6f08)[(CNA) CERTIFIED NURSING ASSISTANT 8-13 WEEK TRAVEL CONTRACTSLive roleFullShift Staffing, LLCMarion, IowaPosted Oct 30, 2026](/job/cna-certified-nursing-assistant-8-13-week-travel-contracts-at-8fdcfd5a-ab43-5cc3-b45f-0a9095a352fb)[Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)Live roleMoments HospiceCedar Rapids, Iowa$37,440Posted Oct 30, 2026](/job/certified-nursing-assistant-cna-at-moments-hospice-3ae9b0b2-0a32-5907-bc4a-a543006e4695)[Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)Live roleMoments HospiceNorth Liberty, Iowa$37,440Posted Oct 30, 2026](/job/certified-nursing-assistant-cna-at-moments-hospice-5edb352d-8487-5357-b626-c4e0141bead9)[Psychiatric Nursing Assistant I - Adult Psychiatry Unit (7RC) - 50%Live roleUI Health Care Department of NursingIowa City, IowaPosted Oct 30, 2026](/job/psychiatric-nursing-assistant-i-adult-psychiatry-unit-7rc-50-at-ui-2832d7c7-46bd-562b-8145-e2d934e07fdf) #### More certified nursing assistant openings in Cedar Rapids - [Psychiatric Nursing Assistant I - Adult Psychiatry Unit (7RC) - 90% · UI Health Care Department of Nursing](/job/psychiatric-nursing-assistant-i-adult-psychiatry-unit-7rc-90-at-ui-ccb82608-708c-5758-803e-bf1327e493b1) - [CNA · Nextaff](/job/cna-at-nextaff-5a1342b7-9d0c-5ba9-9bc0-b475e10f07a6) - [CNA · Nextaff](/job/cna-at-nextaff-d4703400-9905-5b0b-9e8f-326fecce6321) - [Psychiatric Nursing Assistant I - Adult Psychiatry Unit (7RC) - 70% · UI Health Care Department of Nursing](/job/psychiatric-nursing-assistant-i-adult-psychiatry-unit-7rc-70-at-ui-e749ae85-5d4d-58ad-9290-c90746a2f1ae) - [Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) Evenings · Care Initiatives](/job/certified-nursing-assistant-cna-evenings-at-care-initiatives-a47e0900-94db-5006-80e6-24a534191900) - [Clinic CNA - Full-Time - GI Clinic · MercyCare](/job/clinic-cna-full-time-gi-clinic-at-mercycare-5a36b00f-9b93-5681-a64b-71c0e931e5f8) - [CNA needed for in home caregiving. night shift pays more · Right at Home Iowa City](/job/certified-nursing-assistant-at-right-at-home-iowa-city-309717b6-16e0-5b3c-9f4d-346f7d72786c) - [Certified Nursing Assistant - CNA · Visiting Angels of Cedar Rapids](/job/certified-nursing-assistant-cna-at-visiting-angels-of-cedar-rapids-754548c1-98ac-54b9-8e70-e9764c89e06f) - [Psychiatric Nursing Assistant I - Neuropsychiatric Unit (2JPW) - 50% · UI Health Care Department of Nursing](/job/psychiatric-nursing-assistant-i-neuropsychiatric-unit-2jpw-50-at-ui-f0077a4f-606a-55e4-b19f-54439b476c89) - [CNA · Nextaff](/job/cna-at-nextaff-49b7bcfd-d583-5e8e-8c55-924604bb24db) - [Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) - Per Diem- Cedar Rapids, IA · Total Care Medical Staffing](/job/certified-nursing-assistant-cna-per-diem-cedar-rapids-ia-at-total-1f6dee5c-0791-5e00-9343-5f4acef43904) - [1st Shift CNA Full-Time 6A-2P · St. Luke's Hospital Transitional Care Center](/job/1st-shift-cna-full-time-6a-2p-at-st-lukes-hospital-transitional-care-670dd035-90db-55c4-beb3-ddf686b4e4b8) - [Full-Time Third Shift CNA 10P-6A · St. Luke's Hospital Transitional Care Center](/job/full-time-third-shift-cna-10p-6a-at-st-lukes-hospital-transitional-0bbdeeb2-7e55-56d5-8a8c-8ff1ba707f6c) - [2nd Shift CNA - Full-Time · St. Luke's Hospital Transitional Care Center](/job/2nd-shift-cna-full-time-at-st-lukes-hospital-transitional-care-center-9bc2d9f7-edec-5d27-b5dc-46d882649aba) - [Environmental Nursing Assistant - Stead Family Children's Hospital NICU L6 - 100% (40 hours/week) - Days · UI Health Care Department of Nursing](/job/environmental-nursing-assistant-stead-family-childrens-hospital-nicu-467fe05a-30ce-5fcb-8dbf-6563391f50be) - [Environmental Nursing Assistant - Stead Family Children's Hospital NICU L8 - 100% (40 hours/week) - Days · UI Health Care Department of Nursing](/job/environmental-nursing-assistant-stead-family-childrens-hospital-nicu-b6c39090-1f67-5b67-a55b-46abee9ca17c) [Explore all 47 matching jobs](/jobs/search?q=Certified+Nursing+Assistant+jobs+in+Cedar+Rapids%2C+IA) ## Certified Nursing Assistant jobs in Cedar Rapids: what applicants need to know Current answers for a difficult AI-era job search, grounded in this publishable role and location market view rather than generic career advice. 1. 01### How many certified nursing assistant jobs are open in Cedar Rapids? Metaintro tracks 47 live certified nursing assistant openings from 22 employers in the Cedar Rapids, IA area over the last 30 days. 2. 02### What do certified nursing assistant jobs in Cedar Rapids pay? The median posted salary is $42,640 a year. The middle half of posted salaries runs $39,520 to $46,540. Based on the 47% of current listings that disclose pay. 3. 03### Which companies are hiring for certified nursing assistant jobs in Cedar Rapids? UI Health Care Department of Nursing, Nextaff, Care Initiatives, and Oaknoll Retirement Residence have the most open certified nursing assistant roles here right now, out of 22 hiring employers. ## Continue with the next market signal Compare nearby cities, adjacent roles, and publishable level views without leaving the live jobs cluster Nearby cities Compare Certified Nursing Assistant demand around Cedar Rapids. 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