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

For jobs available on Vivian as of Friday, October 2nd 2026, the average weekly salary for a Travel Nurse in Des Moines is $2,343 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 Cath Lab RN

Travel Contract

Cath Lab RN

Des Moines, IA
Genie Healthcare
4x10 hrs, Days

$3,184/week

Days

4x10

Above Average Pay

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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
Medical Talent
4x12 hrs, Nights

$3,182/week

Nights

4x12

Above Average Pay

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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
Lucid Staffing Solutions
4x12 hrs, Nights

$3,179/week

Nights

4x12

Above Average Pay

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Posted 1 day ago

View job details for Cath Lab RN

Travel Contract

Cath Lab RN

Des Moines, IA
Care Team Solutions
5x8 hrs
Referral Bonus

$3,178/week

5x8

Referral Bonus

Above Average Pay

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Posted 1 day ago

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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

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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 7 days ago

View job details for Dialysis RN

Travel Contract

Dialysis RN

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

$1,841/week

Days

3x12

Referral Bonus

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Posted 4 days ago

Verified

View job details for Dialysis RN

Travel Contract

Dialysis RN

Des Moines, IA
GQR Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Days

$1,841/week

Days

3x12

Apply now

Posted 4 days ago

View job details for RN Medical/Surgical

Travel Contract

RN Medical/Surgical

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

$1,838/week

Days

3x12

Apply now

Verified

View job details for Med Surg / Telemetry RN

Travel Contract

Med Surg / Telemetry RN

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

$1,838/week

Days

3x12

Apply now

Verified

View job details for Med Surg Telemetry RN

Travel Contract

Med Surg Telemetry RN

West Des Moines, IA
NuWest Travel Nursing
3x12 hrs, Days

$1,836/week

Days

3x12

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View job details for Rehab RN

Travel Contract

Rehab RN

Clive, IA
Triage Staffing
3x12 hrs, Days

$1,826/week

Days

3x12

Apply now

View job details for Rehab RN

Travel Contract

Rehab RN

Clive, IA
Focus Staff
3x12 hrs, Days

$1,804/week

Days

3x12

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Verified

View job details for Rehab RN

Travel Contract

Rehab RN

Clive, IA
CoreMedical Group
3x12 hrs
Referral Bonus

$1,800/week

3x12

Referral Bonus

Apply now

View job details for Medical-Surgical Telemetry RN

Travel Contract

Medical-Surgical Telemetry RN

Des Moines, IA
Medical Solutions
3x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus

$1,794/week

Nights

3x12

Referral Bonus

Apply now

View job details for Travel Nurse RN - Med Surg / Telemetry

Travel Contract

Travel Nurse RN - Med Surg / Telemetry

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

$1,778/week

Days

3x12

Referral Bonus

Apply now

View job details for Travel Nurse RN - Med Surg / Telemetry

Travel Contract

Travel Nurse RN - Med Surg / Telemetry

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

$1,778/week

Days

3x12

Referral Bonus

Apply now

View job details for Travel Nurse RN - Med Surg / Telemetry

Travel Contract

Travel Nurse RN - Med Surg / Telemetry

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

$1,778/week

Nights

3x12

Referral Bonus

Apply now

View job details for Travel Nurse RN - Med Surg / Telemetry

Travel Contract

Travel Nurse RN - Med Surg / Telemetry

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

$1,777/week

Nights

3x12

Referral Bonus

Apply now

View job details for Med Surg / Telemetry RN

Travel Contract

Med Surg / Telemetry RN

West Des Moines, IA
NuWest Travel Nursing
3x12 hrs, Days

$1,768/week

Days

3x12

Apply now

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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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