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Medical-Surgical Registered Nurse

  • Des Moines, Iowa
  • Iowa Methodist Medical Center
  • Olaro and 32 others

$2,009-3,212/week

Nights
4x12
Above Average Pay
Posted 9 hours ago
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Travel Contract

Medical/Surgical Telemetry RN

  • Des Moines, Iowa
  • MercyOne Des Moines Medical Center
  • Synergy Medical Staffing and 10 others

$1,905-2,176/week

Days
3x12
Posted 9 hours ago
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Travel Contract

Medical-Surgical Registered Nurse

  • Des Moines, IA
  • Focus Staff
  • 4x12 hrs, Nights

$3,212/week

Nights
4x12
Above Average Pay
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Posted 4 days ago
 Verified
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Travel Contract

Medical-Surgical Telemetry RN

  • Des Moines, IA
  • Genie Healthcare
  • 4x12 hrs, Days

$3,111/week

Days
4x12
Above Average Pay
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Posted 5 days ago
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Travel Contract

Travel Nurse RN - Med Surg

  • Des Moines, IA
  • LanceSoft
  • 4x12 hrs, Nights

$3,071/week

Nights
4x12
Above Average Pay
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Posted 2 days ago
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Travel Contract

Medical-Surgical Registered Nurse

  • Des Moines, IA
  • Olaro
  • 4x12 hrs, Nights

$3,064/week

Nights
4x12
Above Average Pay
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Posted 4 days ago
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Travel Contract

Med-Surg/Telemetry Registered Nurse

  • Des Moines, IA
  • ADN Healthcare
  • 3x12 hrs, Nights
  • Referral Bonus

$3,046/week

Nights
3x12
Referral Bonus
Above Average Pay
Apply now
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Travel Contract

Travel Nurse RN - Med Surg

  • Des Moines, IA
  • Amergis Healthcare Staffing, Inc.
  • 4x12 hrs

$3,031/week

4x12
Above Average Pay
Apply now
Posted 2 days ago
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Travel Contract

Travel Nurse RN - Med Surg / Telemetry

  • Des Moines, IA
  • Amergis Healthcare Staffing, Inc.
  • 4x12 hrs

$3,031/week

4x12
Above Average Pay
Apply now
Posted 4 days ago
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Travel Contract

Travel Nurse RN - Med Surg

  • Des Moines, IA
  • AHS Staffing
  • 4x12 hrs, Nights

$3,027/week

Nights
4x12
Above Average Pay
Apply now
Posted 4 days ago
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Travel Contract

Travel Nurse RN - Med Surg

  • Des Moines, IA
  • AHS Staffing
  • 4x12 hrs, Days

$3,026/week

Days
4x12
Above Average Pay
Apply now
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Travel Contract

Travel Nurse RN - Med Surg

  • Des Moines, IA
  • Malone Healthcare - Nursing
  • 4x12 hrs, Nights
  • Referral Bonus

$2,943/week

Nights
4x12
Referral Bonus
Above Average Pay
Apply now
Posted 3 days ago
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Travel Contract

Travel Nurse RN - Med Surg

  • Des Moines, IA
  • Amergis Healthcare Staffing, Inc.
  • 4x12 hrs

$2,915/week

4x12
Above Average Pay
Apply now
Posted 4 days ago
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Travel Contract

Medical-Surgical Registered Nurse

  • Des Moines, IA
  • Anders Group
  • 4x12 hrs, Nights
  • Referral Bonus

$2,878/week

Nights
4x12
Referral Bonus
Above Average Pay
Apply now
Posted 4 days ago
 Verified
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Travel Contract

Travel Nurse RN - Med Surg

  • Des Moines, IA
  • TNAA TotalMed RN
  • 4x12 hrs, Nights
  • Referral Bonus

$2,877/week

Nights
4x12
Referral Bonus
Above Average Pay
Apply now
Posted 4 days ago
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Travel Contract

Travel Nurse RN - Med Surg

  • Des Moines, IA
  • TNAA TotalMed RN
  • 4x12 hrs, Nights
  • Referral Bonus

$2,877/week

Nights
4x12
Referral Bonus
Above Average Pay
Apply now
Posted 4 days ago
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Travel Contract

Travel Nurse RN - Med Surg

  • Des Moines, IA
  • TNAA TotalMed RN
  • 4x12 hrs, Nights
  • Referral Bonus

$2,877/week

Nights
4x12
Referral Bonus
Above Average Pay
Apply now
Posted 2 days ago
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Travel Contract

Medical-Surgical Registered Nurse

  • Des Moines, IA
  • MedPro Healthcare Staffing
  • 4x12 hrs, Nights
  • Referral Bonus

$2,853/week

Nights
4x12
Referral Bonus
Above Average Pay
Apply now
Posted 4 days ago
 Verified
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Travel Contract

Travel Nurse RN - Med Surg

  • Des Moines, IA
  • Malone Healthcare - Nursing
  • 4x12 hrs, Nights
  • Referral Bonus

$2,782/week

Nights
4x12
Referral Bonus
Above Average Pay
Apply now
Posted 3 days ago
View job details for Travel Nurse RN - Med Surg / Telemetry
Travel Contract

Travel Nurse RN - Med Surg / Telemetry

  • Des Moines, IA
  • GHG Healthcare
  • 3x12 hrs, Days

$2,563/week

Days
3x12
Above Average Pay
Apply now
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Des Moines, IA Travel Med Surg Nurse Jobs Salary Insights

Average Travel Med Surg Nurse Salary

$2,324/week

The average salary for a Med Surg Nurse in Des Moines, IA is $2,324 per week. This is 29% lower than the Iowa average of $3,000.

Last updated on February 11, 2026. Based on 39 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 90 days.

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Des Moines, IA Travel Med Surg Nurse Jobs FAQs

What are the best agencies for Travel Med Surg jobs in Des Moines?

The agencies on Vivian that currently have the most Travel Med Surg jobs in Des Moines are Malone Healthcare - Nursing (13 jobs), Ethos Medical Staffing (10 jobs), and Genie Healthcare (10 jobs).

What hospitals in Des Moines currently have the most travel Travel Med Surg job opportunities?

The hospitals on Vivian that currently have the most Travel Med Surg jobs in Des Moines are MercyOne Des Moines Medical Center (123 jobs), Iowa Methodist Medical Center (70 jobs), and Iowa Lutheran Hospital (14 jobs).

Does Vivian have any local contract Nursing jobs?

As of Monday, February 23rd 2026, Vivian has 10 listings for local contract Nursing jobs. These jobs pay $51 per hour on average, and up to $57 per hour for the top-paying job listed.

Where can I learn more about working as a Travel Med Surg?

Take a look at Vivian's Travel Med Surg Career Guide for more information, including required education, responsibilities, pros and cons and more.

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