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Travel Contract

Med/Surg RN

  • Des Moines, Iowa
  • MercyOne Des Moines Medical Center
  • NuWest Travel Nursing and 4 others

UP TO $2,231/wk

Days
3x12
Above Average Pay
Posted 7 hours ago
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Travel Contract

Medical/Surgical Telemetry RN

  • Des Moines, Iowa
  • MercyOne Des Moines Medical Center
  • Jackson Nurse Professionals and 9 others

UP TO $2,206/wk

Nights
3x12
Above Average Pay
Posted 7 hours ago
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Travel Contract

Medical/Surgical Telemetry RN

  • Des Moines, Iowa
  • MercyOne Des Moines Medical Center
  • NuWest Travel Nursing

UP TO $1,836/wk

Days
3x12
Posted 7 hours ago
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Travel Contract

Travel Nurse RN - Med Surg

  • Des Moines, IA
  • ADN Healthcare
  • 4x12 hrs, Days
  • Referral Bonus

$3,283/week

Days
4x12
Referral Bonus
Above Average Pay
Apply now
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Travel Contract

Travel Nurse RN - Med Surg

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

$3,156/week

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

Travel Nurse RN - Med Surg

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

$3,039/week

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

Travel Nurse RN - Med Surg

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

$3,019/week

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

Travel Nurse RN - Med Surg

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

$3,000/week

Nights
4x12
Above Average Pay
Apply now
Posted 8 days ago
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Travel Contract

Travel Nurse RN - Med Surg

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

$3,000/week

Nights
4x12
Above Average Pay
Apply now
Posted 8 days ago
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Travel Contract

Med Surg RN

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

$2,996/week

Nights
4x12
Above Average Pay
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Travel Contract

Med Surg RN

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

$2,987/week

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

Med Surg RN

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

$2,987/week

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

Med Surg RN

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

$2,987/week

Days
Nights
3x12
Referral Bonus
Apply now
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Travel Contract

Med Surg RN

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

$2,923/week

Nights
4x12
Above Average Pay
Apply now
Posted 8 days ago
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Travel Contract

Med Surg RN

  • Des Moines, IA
  • Access Healthcare
  • 4x12 hrs, Nights

$2,830/week

Nights
4x12
Above Average Pay
Apply now
Posted 5 days ago
 Verified
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Travel Contract

Travel Nurse RN - Med Surg

  • Des Moines, IA
  • Coast Medical Service
  • 4x12 hrs, Nights

$2,811/week

Nights
4x12
Above Average Pay
Apply now
Posted 8 days ago
 Verified
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Travel Contract

Travel Nurse RN - Med Surg / Telemetry

  • Des Moines, IA
  • Coast Medical Service
  • 4x12 hrs, Nights

$2,787/week

Nights
4x12
Above Average Pay
Apply now
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Travel Contract

Travel Nurse RN - Med Surg

  • Des Moines, IA
  • Cross Country Nurses
  • 4x12 hrs, Nights
  • Referral Bonus

$2,775/week

Nights
4x12
Referral Bonus
Above Average Pay
Apply now
Posted 8 days ago
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Travel Contract

Med Surg RN

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

$2,763/week

Evenings
Nights
4x12
Referral Bonus
Apply now
Posted 8 days ago
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Travel Contract

ICU RN

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

$2,756/week

Nights
3x12
Referral Bonus
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

$2,168/week

The average salary for a Med Surg Nurse in Des Moines, IA is $2,168 per week. This is 1% higher than the Iowa average of $2,142.

Last updated on August 22, 2026. Based on 7,962 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 Fusion Medical Staffing-Nursing (19 jobs), Trustaff (18 jobs), and American Traveler (15 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 (190 jobs), Iowa Methodist Medical Center (26 jobs), and Iowa Lutheran Hospital (7 jobs).

Does Vivian have any local contract Nursing jobs?

As of Sunday, August 23rd 2026, Vivian has 20 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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