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View job details for Medical-Surgical Telemetry RN
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Travel Contract

Medical-Surgical Telemetry RN

  • Des Moines, Iowa
  • MercyOne Des Moines Medical Center
  • Uniti Med and 4 others

$1,704-2,487/week

Days
4x10
Referral Bonus
Above Average Pay
Posted 30 minutes ago
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View job details for Medical-Surgical Telemetry Nurse
3 agencies can help you get this contract
Travel Contract

Medical-Surgical Telemetry Nurse

  • Des Moines, Iowa
  • MercyOne Des Moines Medical Center
  • Uniti Med and 2 others

$1,704-2,139/week

Nights
3x12
Referral Bonus
Posted 30 minutes ago
 Verified
View job details for Travel Nurse RN - Labor and Delivery
Travel Contract

Travel Nurse RN - Labor and Delivery

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

$3,747/week

Days
4x12
Above Average Pay
Apply now
Posted 1 day ago
View job details for Travel Nurse RN - PICU - Pediatric Intensive Care
Travel Contract

Travel Nurse RN - PICU - Pediatric Intensive Care

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

$3,394/week

Nights
4x12
Above Average Pay
Apply now
View job details for Travel Nurse RN - NICU - Neonatal Intensive Care
Travel Contract

Travel Nurse RN - NICU - Neonatal Intensive Care

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

$3,369/week

Days
4x12
Above Average Pay
Apply now
View job details for Travel Nurse RN - NICU - Neonatal Intensive Care
Travel Contract

Travel Nurse RN - NICU - Neonatal Intensive Care

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

$3,369/week

Nights
4x12
Above Average Pay
Apply now
View job details for Travel Nurse RN - Labor and Delivery
Travel Contract

Travel Nurse RN - Labor and Delivery

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

$3,279/week

Nights
4x12
Above Average Pay
Apply now
View job details for Travel Nurse RN - Labor and Delivery
Travel Contract

Travel Nurse RN - Labor and Delivery

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

$3,279/week

Days
4x12
Above Average Pay
Apply now
View job details for Travel Nurse RN - Med Surg
Travel Contract

Travel Nurse RN - Med Surg

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

$3,212/week

Days
4x12
Above Average Pay
Apply now
Posted 9 days ago
View job details for Medical Surgical Registered Nurse
Travel Contract

Medical Surgical Registered Nurse

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

$3,136/week

Days
4x12
Above Average Pay
Apply now
Posted 9 days ago
View job details for Travel Nurse RN - Electrophysiology Lab
Travel Contract

Travel Nurse RN - Electrophysiology Lab

  • Des Moines, IA
  • LanceSoft
  • 4x10 hrs, Days

$3,131/week

Days
4x10
Above Average Pay
Apply now
Posted 2 days ago
View job details for Travel Nurse RN - Electrophysiology Lab
Travel Contract

Travel Nurse RN - Electrophysiology Lab

  • Des Moines, IA
  • LanceSoft
  • 4x10 hrs, Days

$3,127/week

Days
4x10
Above Average Pay
Apply now
Posted 2 days ago
View job details for Travel Nurse RN - Electrophysiology Lab
Travel Contract

Travel Nurse RN - Electrophysiology Lab

  • Des Moines, IA
  • LanceSoft
  • 4x10 hrs, Days

$3,127/week

Days
4x10
Above Average Pay
Apply now
Posted 4 days ago
View job details for Travel Nurse RN - ED - Emergency Department
Travel Contract

Travel Nurse RN - ED - Emergency Department

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

$3,082/week

Nights
4x12
Above Average Pay
Apply now
View job details for Travel Nurse RN - Long Term Care (LTC) Assistant Director of Nursing
Travel Contract

Travel Nurse RN - Long Term Care (LTC) Assistant Director of Nursing

  • Des Moines, IA
  • Leaderstat - Post Acute
  • 5x8 hrs, Days

$3,080/week

Days
5x8
Above Average Pay
Apply now
Posted 13 days ago
View job details for Travel Nurse RN - Labor and Delivery
Travel Contract

Travel Nurse RN - Labor and Delivery

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

$3,070/week

Nights
4x12
Referral Bonus
Above Average Pay
Apply now
Posted 11 days ago
View job details for Travel Nurse RN - Med Surg
Travel Contract

Travel Nurse RN - Med Surg

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

$3,025/week

Nights
4x12
Above Average Pay
Apply now
View job details for Travel Nurse RN - ICU - Intensive Care Unit
Travel Contract

Travel Nurse RN - ICU - Intensive Care Unit

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

$3,013/week

Nights
4x12
Above Average Pay
Apply now
View job details for Travel Nurse RN - ICU - Intensive Care Unit
Travel Contract

Travel Nurse RN - ICU - Intensive Care Unit

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

$3,013/week

Nights
4x12
Above Average Pay
Apply now
View job details for Travel Nurse RN - Med Surg
Travel Contract

Travel Nurse RN - Med Surg

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

$2,960/week

Days
4x12
Referral Bonus
Above Average Pay
Apply now
Posted 9 days ago
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Des Moines, IA Travel Nursing Jobs Salary Insights

Average Travel Registered Nurse Salary

$2,323/week

The average salary for a Registered Nurse in Des Moines, IA is $2,323 per week. This is 4% higher than the Iowa average of $2,239.

Last updated on December 27, 2025. Based on 4,022 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.

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Des Moines, IA Travel Nursing Jobs FAQs

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

The agencies on Vivian that currently have the most Travel Nursing jobs in Des Moines are Genie Healthcare (20 jobs), Ethos Medical Staffing (19 jobs), and GHR Healthcare - PH Division (19 jobs).

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

The hospitals on Vivian that currently have the most Travel Nursing jobs in Des Moines are MercyOne Des Moines Medical Center (267 jobs), Iowa Methodist Medical Center (116 jobs), and Blank Children's Hospital (15 jobs).

Does Vivian have any staff Nursing jobs?

As of Sunday, December 28th 2025, Vivian has 1 Staff Nursing jobs listed. These jobs pay $35 per hour on average, with the highest-paying job listed up to $35 per hour.

Does Vivian have any local contract Nursing jobs?

As of Sunday, December 28th 2025, Vivian has 37 listings for local contract Nursing jobs. These jobs pay $54 per hour on average, and up to $58 per hour for the top-paying job listed.

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