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View job details for OR RN
34 agencies can help you get this contract
Travel Contract

OR RN

  • Des Moines, Iowa
  • Iowa Methodist Medical Center
  • Modern Healthcare Solutions and 33 others

UP TO $3,024/wk

Rotating
4x10
Above Average Pay
Posted 13 hours ago
 Verified
View job details for Labor & Delivery RN
30 agencies can help you get this contract
Travel Contract

Labor & Delivery RN

  • Des Moines, Iowa
  • Iowa Methodist Medical Center
  • MedPro Healthcare Staffing and 29 others

UP TO $2,839/wk

Nights
3x12
Referral Bonus
Above Average Pay
Posted 13 hours ago
 Verified
View job details for Med Surg/Telemetry RN
8 agencies can help you get this contract
Travel Contract

Med Surg/Telemetry RN

  • Des Moines, Iowa
  • Iowa Lutheran Hospital
  • Medical Talent and 7 others

UP TO $2,766/wk

Days
4x12
Referral Bonus
Above Average Pay
Posted 13 hours ago
 Verified
View job details for RN Medical / Surgical / Telemetry
10 agencies can help you get this contract
Travel Contract

RN Medical / Surgical / Telemetry

  • Des Moines, Iowa
  • MercyOne Des Moines Medical Center
  • FlexCare Nursing and 9 others

UP TO $2,765/wk

Nights
4x12
Above Average Pay
Posted 59 minutes ago
 Verified
View job details for Med Surg RN
7 agencies can help you get this contract
Travel Contract

Med Surg RN

  • Des Moines, Iowa
  • Iowa Methodist Medical Center
  • AHS Staffing and 6 others

UP TO $2,844/wk

Nights
4x12
Above Average Pay
Posted 2 hours ago
 Verified
View job details for Labor and Delivery RN
24 agencies can help you get this contract
Travel Contract

Labor and Delivery RN

  • Des Moines, Iowa
  • MercyOne Des Moines Medical Center
  • MedPro Healthcare Staffing and 23 others

UP TO $2,588/wk

Nights
3x12
Referral Bonus
Above Average Pay
Posted 59 minutes ago
 Verified
View job details for Labor and Delivery RN
25 agencies can help you get this contract
Travel Contract

Labor and Delivery RN

  • Des Moines, Iowa
  • MercyOne Des Moines Medical Center
  • Focus Staff and 24 others

UP TO $2,588/wk

Days
3x12
Referral Bonus
Above Average Pay
Posted 59 minutes ago
 Verified
View job details for Labor and Delivery RN
22 agencies can help you get this contract
Travel Contract

Labor and Delivery RN

  • Des Moines, Iowa
  • MercyOne Des Moines Medical Center
  • MedPro Healthcare Staffing and 21 others

UP TO $2,588/wk

Days
3x12
Referral Bonus
Above Average Pay
Posted 59 minutes ago
 Verified
View job details for PICU RN
13 agencies can help you get this contract
Travel Contract

PICU RN

  • Des Moines, Iowa
  • Blank Children's Hospital
  • Medical Solutions and 12 others

UP TO $2,507/wk

Nights
3x12
Referral Bonus
Above Average Pay
Posted 3 hours ago
 Verified
View job details for Med Surg / Telemetry RN
21 agencies can help you get this contract
Travel Contract

Med Surg / Telemetry RN

  • Des Moines, Iowa
  • MercyOne Des Moines Medical Center
  • Mader MedX and 20 others

UP TO $2,446/wk

Days
3x12
Referral Bonus
Above Average Pay
Posted 59 minutes ago
 Verified
View job details for Medical/Surgical Telemetry RN
11 agencies can help you get this contract
Travel Contract

Medical/Surgical Telemetry RN

  • Des Moines, Iowa
  • MercyOne Des Moines Medical Center
  • Mader MedX and 10 others

UP TO $2,446/wk

Nights
3x12
Referral Bonus
Above Average Pay
Posted 59 minutes ago
 Verified
View job details for Cardiac Med-Surg Telemetry RN
9 agencies can help you get this contract
Travel Contract

Cardiac Med-Surg Telemetry RN

  • Des Moines, Iowa
  • MercyOne Des Moines Medical Center
  • Mader MedX and 8 others

UP TO $2,446/wk

Nights
3x12
Referral Bonus
Above Average Pay
Posted 59 minutes ago
 Verified
View job details for Labor and Delivery RN
10 agencies can help you get this contract
Travel Contract

Labor and Delivery RN

  • Des Moines, Iowa
  • MercyOne Des Moines Medical Center
  • Uniti Med and 9 others

UP TO $2,426/wk

Days
3x12
Above Average Pay
Posted 59 minutes ago
 Verified
View job details for Pediatrics RN
14 agencies can help you get this contract
Travel Contract

Pediatrics RN

  • Des Moines, Iowa
  • Blank Children's Hospital
  • Daisy Medical Staffing and 13 others

UP TO $2,374/wk

Nights
3x12
Referral Bonus
Above Average Pay
Posted 2 hours ago
 Verified
View job details for Pediatric Hematology/Oncology RN
11 agencies can help you get this contract
Travel Contract

Pediatric Hematology/Oncology RN

  • Des Moines, Iowa
  • Blank Children's Hospital
  • CrossMed and 10 others

UP TO $2,374/wk

Nights
3x12
Referral Bonus
Above Average Pay
Posted 3 hours ago
 Verified
View job details for ICU RN
5 agencies can help you get this contract
Travel Contract

ICU RN

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

UP TO $2,369/wk

Nights
3x12
Referral Bonus
Above Average Pay
Posted 59 minutes ago
 Verified
View job details for ICU RN
4 agencies can help you get this contract
Travel Contract

ICU RN

  • Des Moines, Iowa
  • MercyOne Des Moines Medical Center
  • Prime Staffing and 3 others

UP TO $2,359/wk

Nights
3x12
Above Average Pay
Posted 59 minutes ago
 Verified
View job details for Medical/Surgical Telemetry RN
12 agencies can help you get this contract
Travel Contract

Medical/Surgical Telemetry RN

  • Des Moines, Iowa
  • MercyOne Des Moines Medical Center
  • Mader MedX and 11 others

UP TO $2,344/wk

Nights
3x12
Referral Bonus
Above Average Pay
Posted 59 minutes ago
 Verified
View job details for Patient Logistics RN
3 agencies can help you get this contract
Travel Contract

Patient Logistics RN

  • Des Moines, Iowa
  • Mercy Health Network
  • Assured Nursing and 2 others

UP TO $2,337/wk

Nights
3x12
Referral Bonus
Above Average Pay
Posted 2 hours ago
 Verified
View job details for MS/Tele Neurology RN
12 agencies can help you get this contract
Travel Contract

MS/Tele Neurology RN

  • Des Moines, Iowa
  • MercyOne Des Moines Medical Center
  • Tidepoint Healthcare Staffing and 11 others

UP TO $2,272/wk

Nights
3x12
Posted 59 minutes ago
 Verified
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Des Moines, IA Travel Nursing Jobs Salary Insights

Average Travel Registered Nurse Salary

$2,324/week

The average salary for a Registered Nurse in Des Moines, IA is $2,324 per week. This is 3% higher than the Iowa average of $2,257.

Last updated on October 1, 2026. Based on 9,831 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 Premier Medical Staffing Services (57 jobs), AHS Staffing (56 jobs), and Malone Healthcare - Nursing (54 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 (586 jobs), Iowa Methodist Medical Center (274 jobs), and Iowa Lutheran Hospital (130 jobs).

Does Vivian have any staff Nursing jobs?

As of Friday, October 2nd 2026, Vivian has 4 Staff Nursing jobs listed. These jobs pay $50 per hour on average, with the highest-paying job listed up to $50 per hour.

Does Vivian have any local contract Nursing jobs?

As of Friday, October 2nd 2026, Vivian has 71 listings for local contract Nursing jobs. These jobs pay $55 per hour on average, and up to $75 per hour for the top-paying job listed.

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