How much do travel Travel Nursing jobs pay in Des Moines?

For jobs available on Vivian as of Saturday, October 3rd 2026, the average weekly salary for a Travel Nurse in Des Moines is $2,338 but can pay up to $3,542 per week.

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Des Moines, IA Travel Nursing Jobs

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View job details for Dialysis RN

Travel Contract

Dialysis RN

Des Moines, IA
Travel Nurses, Inc.
5x8 hrs

$2,263/week

5x8

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Posted 6 days ago

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View job details for OR RN

Travel Contract

OR RN

Des Moines, IA
CrossMed
3x12 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus

$2,254/week

Days

3x12

Referral Bonus

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View job details for Med Surg RN

Travel Contract

Med Surg RN

Des Moines, IA
Care Career
3x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus

$2,242/week

Nights

3x12

Referral Bonus

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View job details for Travel Nurse RN - Med Surg

Travel Contract

Travel Nurse RN - Med Surg

Des Moines, IA
Voca Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Nights

$2,242/week

Nights

3x12

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Posted 9 days ago

View job details for Travel Nurse RN - Med Surg

Travel Contract

Travel Nurse RN - Med Surg

Des Moines, IA
Care Career
3x12 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus

$2,242/week

Days

3x12

Referral Bonus

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Posted 1 day ago

View job details for Progressive Care Unit RN

Travel Contract

Progressive Care Unit RN

Des Moines, IA
PRIDE Health
3x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus

$2,241/week

Nights

3x12

Referral Bonus

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Posted 5 days ago

View job details for Pediatric Hematology/Oncology RN

Travel Contract

Pediatric Hematology/Oncology RN

Des Moines, IA
PRIDE Health
3x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus

$2,241/week

Nights

3x12

Referral Bonus

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Posted 1 day ago

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View job details for Pediatrics RN

Travel Contract

Pediatrics RN

Des Moines, IA
PRIDE Health
3x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus

$2,241/week

Nights

3x12

Referral Bonus

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Posted 1 day ago

Verified

View job details for Travel Nurse RN - Med Surg

Travel Contract

Travel Nurse RN - Med Surg

West Des Moines, IA
Fusion Medical Staffing-Nursing
3x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus

$1,873/week

Nights

3x12

Referral Bonus

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View job details for Rehab RN

Travel Contract

Rehab RN

Clive, IA
Host Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus

$1,873/week

Days

3x12

Referral Bonus

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View job details for Med Surg RN

Travel Contract

Med Surg RN

Des Moines, IA
Uniti Med
3x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus

$1,866/week

Nights

3x12

Referral Bonus

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Posted Today

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View job details for Med Surg/Telemetry RN

Travel Contract

Med Surg/Telemetry RN

Des Moines, IA
Uniti Med
3x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus

$1,866/week

Nights

3x12

Referral Bonus

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Posted Today

Verified

View job details for Med Surg/Telemetry RN

Travel Contract

Med Surg/Telemetry RN

Des Moines, IA
Uniti Med
3x12 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus

$1,866/week

Days

3x12

Referral Bonus

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Posted 4 days ago

Verified

View job details for Med Surg RN

Travel Contract

Med Surg RN

Des Moines, IA
GQR Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Nights

$1,866/week

Nights

3x12

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Posted Today

View job details for Med Surg/Telemetry RN

Travel Contract

Med Surg/Telemetry RN

Des Moines, IA
GQR Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Nights

$1,866/week

Nights

3x12

Apply now

Posted Today

View job details for Med Surg/Telemetry RN

Travel Contract

Med Surg/Telemetry RN

Des Moines, IA
GQR Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Days

$1,866/week

Days

3x12

Apply now

Posted 4 days ago

View job details for Travel Nurse RN - Long Term Care (LTC) Rehabilitation

Travel Contract

Travel Nurse RN - Long Term Care (LTC) Rehabilitation

Carlisle, IA
TRS Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Nights

$1,853/week

Nights

3x12

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View job details for Medical-Surgical Telemetry RN

Travel Contract

Medical-Surgical Telemetry RN

Des Moines, IA
CrossMed
3x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus

$1,849/week

Nights

3x12

Referral Bonus

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View job details for Travel Nurse RN - Rehabilitation

Travel Contract

Travel Nurse RN - Rehabilitation

Clive, IA
Fusion Medical Staffing-Nursing
3x12 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus

$1,849/week

Days

3x12

Referral Bonus

Apply now

View job details for Long Term Care Registered Nurse

Travel Contract

Long Term Care Registered Nurse

Ankeny, IA
Care Career
3x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus

$1,844/week

Nights

3x12

Referral Bonus

Apply now

Posted 9 days ago

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Des Moines, IA Travel Nursing Jobs Salary Insights

Average Travel Registered Nurse Salary

$2,321/week

The average salary for a Registered Nurse in Des Moines, IA is $2,321 per week. This is 2% higher than the Iowa average of $2,265.

Last updated on October 3, 2026. Based on 10,796 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 Malone Healthcare - Nursing (55 jobs), Premier Medical Staffing Services (55 jobs), and Voca Healthcare (53 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 (277 jobs), and Iowa Lutheran Hospital (126 jobs).

Does Vivian have any staff Nursing jobs?

As of Saturday, October 3rd 2026, Vivian has 2 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 Saturday, October 3rd 2026, Vivian has 74 listings for local contract Nursing jobs. These jobs pay $54 per hour on average, and up to $73 per hour for the top-paying job listed.

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