Travel Contract

Clinic RN
West Des Moines, IA
Host Healthcare
5x8 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus

$2,185/week

Posted Today

Overview

Start Date10/26/2026
Shift Breakdown5x8 hrs
ShiftDays
Duration13 weeks
Setting
Long Term Acute Care (LTAC)

Pay

7% higher than average Registered Nurse / Clinical Nurse pay in Iowa

Estimated total pay

$2,185/week

Benefits

Referral bonus
School loan reimbursement
Vision benefits
Wellness and fitness programs
Company provided housing options
License and certification reimbursement
Life insurance
Medical benefits
Mileage reimbursement
Pet insurance
Discount program
Employee assistance programs
Guaranteed Hours
Health savings account
Holiday Pay
401k retirement plan
Continuing Education
Dental benefits

Qualifications

The employer will review your Vivian profile and compare it against the job qualifications listed below.

Education

Associate of Science in Nursing, Bachelor of Science or Bachelor of Science in Nursing

License

Iowa Nursing License

Certifications

Basic Life Support

Description

Registered Nurse (RN)

Overview

Temp role in West Des Moines, Iowa
Days shift, 8 hours per day
13-week contract

Required Qualifications

Valid RN license in Iowa
Associate of Science in Nursing / Associate Degree in Nursing
1 year of clinic experience
Clinic experience within the last year
Experience with Epic
Driver's License
Work history/resume
Skills checklist completed within 1 year of submission date
License verification
References: 1 supervisory reference required at time of submission
Must not have been an employee of the facility in the last 12 months
Candidates must be at least 50 miles from the facility based on driver’s license

Preferred

At least 1 travel contract completed

Assignment Details

May float within the same discipline across local campuses
Patient types include rooming pre and post ops, some in-office procedures, vein closures, and biopsies
NBO: 16 hours
EMR: EPIC
Billable OT after 40 hours per week
48 hours per week also noted for OT billable after 48
Charge/Precept: $6/hr
On Call: $9/hr
Call Back: 1.5x multiplier with 2 hr CB minimum
OT/Holiday: 1.15x multiplier

Employer

Host Healthcare

4.8rating(1094 reviews)

267 nurses recommend working with Host Healthcare

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About

At Host Healthcare, we provide a truly comfortable experience as you explore your travel nursing, therapy, or allied career. We make your travel healthcare journey easy by taking care of all the details, so you don’t have to.

We are on a mission to help others live better and we do this by helping the healers of the world be as comfortable as possible. With access to tens of thousands of travel nursing, therapy, and allied jobs in all 50 states, our responsive and friendly recruiters find your dream position based on what’s important to you.

During your assignment, get access to premium benefits, including Day 1 medical that continues up to 30 days between assignments, 401K matching, travel reimbursements, dedicated housing support, and more. We also offer 24/7 support from our team and access to our on-staff clinicians so you can feel comfortable and confident throughout your entire assignment.

Travel comfortably with Host Healthcare.

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About West Des Moines, IA

As a Travel Clinical Nurse in West Des Moines, IA here's what you should know:

Cost of Living

Slightly lower than the national average, making it an affordable place to live.
Wages generally match up with the cost of living.

Weather

Average summer highs of 85°F and winter lows of 12°F.
Winters can be cold and snowy, while summers are warm and humid.

Furnished Housing

Short term rentals are available and relatively easy to find, especially in apartment complexes and through online rental platforms.

Transportation

Car-friendly city with well-maintained roads and ample parking.
Limited public transportation options, so having a car is essential for getting around.

Demographics

Diverse population with a wide age range.
Common health issues include obesity, diabetes, and heart disease.
West Des Moines has a growing population of travel nurses.

Things to Do

Plenty of restaurants offering diverse cuisines, vibrant art and music scene, various sports facilities, and numerous outdoor activities including parks and trails.

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