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Travel Contract

RN Medical/Surgical Telemetry

  • Des Moines, Iowa
  • MercyOne Des Moines Medical Center
  • LRS Healthcare - Travel Nursing and 7 others

$1,998-2,229/week

Days
3x12
Above Average Pay
Posted 1 hour ago
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Travel Contract

Travel Nurse RN - Med Surg

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

$3,026/week

Nights
4x12
Above Average Pay
Apply now
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Travel Contract

Travel Nurse RN - Med Surg / Telemetry

  • Des Moines, IA
  • Prolink Region 2
  • 4x12 hrs, Days, Evenings

$2,900/week

Days
Evenings
4x12
Above Average Pay
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Posted 1 day ago
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Travel Contract

Med/Surg Registered Nurse

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

$2,800/week

Days
3x12
Referral Bonus
Above Average Pay
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Travel Contract

Med/Surg Registered Nurse

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

$2,800/week

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

Travel Nurse RN - Med Surg

  • Des Moines, IA
  • AHS Staffing
  • 3x12 hrs, Days

$2,780/week

Days
3x12
Above Average Pay
Apply now
Posted 2 days ago
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Travel Contract

Med-Surg/Telemetry Registered Nurse

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

$2,728/week

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

Med-Surg/Telemetry Registered Nurse

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

$2,708/week

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

Registered Nurse - Med Surg/Oncology

  • Des Moines, IA
  • Jackson Nurse Professionals
  • 5x8 hrs, Nights

$2,432/week

Nights
5x8
Above Average Pay
Apply now
Posted Today
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Travel Contract

Registered Nurse - Med Surg/Oncology

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

$2,404/week

Nights
3x12
Referral Bonus
Above Average Pay
Apply now
Posted 2 days ago
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Travel Contract

RN Medical-Surgical Telemetry

  • Des Moines, IA
  • GrapeTree Medical Staffing
  • 3x12 hrs, Nights
  • Referral Bonus

$2,384/week

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

Registered Nurse - Med Surg/Oncology

  • Des Moines, IA
  • Access Healthcare
  • 3x12 hrs, Nights

$2,307/week

Nights
3x12
Above Average Pay
Apply now
Posted 1 day ago
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Travel Contract

Travel Nurse RN - Med Surg

  • Des Moines, IA
  • Prime Staffing
  • 3x12 hrs, Days

$2,261/week

Days
3x12
Above Average Pay
Apply now
Posted 13 days ago
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Travel Contract

Travel Nurse RN - Med Surg

  • Des Moines, IA
  • Malone Healthcare - Nursing
  • 3x12 hrs, Nights
  • Referral Bonus

$2,235/week

Nights
3x12
Referral Bonus
Above Average Pay
Apply now
Posted 1 day ago
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Travel Contract

RN Medical-Surgical Telemetry

  • Des Moines, IA
  • Access Healthcare
  • 3x12 hrs, Nights

$2,229/week

Nights
3x12
Above Average Pay
Apply now
 Verified
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Travel Contract

RN Medical/Surgical Telemetry

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

$2,229/week

Days
3x12
Above Average Pay
Apply now
Posted 13 days ago
 Verified
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Travel Contract

RN Medical/Surgical Telemetry

  • Des Moines, IA
  • Access Healthcare
  • 3x12 hrs, Nights

$2,229/week

Nights
3x12
Above Average Pay
Apply now
 Verified
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Travel Contract

Registered Nurse - Med Surg/Oncology

  • Des Moines, IA
  • Olaro
  • 3x12 hrs, Nights

$2,215/week

Nights
3x12
Above Average Pay
Apply now
Posted 1 day ago
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Travel Contract

Travel Nurse RN - Med Surg

  • Des Moines, IA
  • MSSI
  • 3x12 hrs, Days

$2,210/week

Days
3x12
Above Average Pay
Apply now
Posted 4 days ago
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Travel Contract

Travel Nurse RN - Med Surg

  • Des Moines, IA
  • MSSI
  • 3x12 hrs, Nights

$2,210/week

Nights
3x12
Above Average Pay
Apply now
Posted 4 days ago
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Des Moines, IA Travel Med Surg Nurse Jobs Salary Insights

Average Travel Med Surg Nurse Salary

$2,151/week

The average salary for a Med Surg Nurse in Des Moines, IA is $2,151 per week. This is 3% lower than the Iowa average of $2,211.

Last updated on May 24, 2026. Based on 2,305 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 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 Prime Staffing (8 jobs), AHS Staffing (7 jobs), and GQR Healthcare (7 jobs).

Does Vivian have any local contract Nursing jobs?

As of Sunday, May 24th 2026, Vivian has 7 listings for local contract Nursing jobs. These jobs pay $53 per hour on average, and up to $55 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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