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

For jobs available on Vivian as of Monday, February 16th 2026, the average weekly salary for a Travel Nurse in Des Moines is $2,408 but can pay up to $3,567 per week.

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Des Moines, IA Travel Nursing Jobs

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View job details for RN Medical/Surgical Telemetry

Travel Contract

RN Medical/Surgical Telemetry

Des Moines, IA
Prime Staffing
4x12 hrs, Nights

$3,200/week

Nights

4x12

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Posted 13 days ago

View job details for Critical Care RN

Travel Contract

Critical Care RN

Des Moines, IA
Prime Staffing
4x12 hrs, Nights

$3,108/week

Nights

4x12

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Posted 4 days ago

View job details for Travel Cath Lab Registered Nurse

Travel Contract

Travel Cath Lab Registered Nurse

Des Moines, IA
Trinity Health FirstChoice
3x12 hrs, Days

$3,060/week

Days

3x12

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Posted 6 days ago

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Travel Contract

Cath Lab Registered Nurse

Des Moines, IA
Trinity Health FirstChoice
3x12 hrs, Days

$3,060/week

Days

3x12

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View job details for RN Medical/Surgical Telemetry

Travel Contract

RN Medical/Surgical Telemetry

Des Moines, IA
Prime Staffing
4x12 hrs, Nights

$2,902/week

Nights

4x12

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Posted 3 days ago

View job details for RN Medical/Surgical Telemetry

Travel Contract

RN Medical/Surgical Telemetry

Des Moines, IA
Prime Staffing
4x12 hrs

$2,856/week

4x12

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View job details for Travel Emergency Department Registered Nurse

Travel Contract

Travel Emergency Department Registered Nurse

Des Moines, IA
Trinity Health FirstChoice
3x12 hrs, Nights

$2,772/week

Nights

3x12

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Posted 4 days ago

View job details for Travel ICU Registered Nurse

Travel Contract

Travel ICU Registered Nurse

Des Moines, IA
Trinity Health FirstChoice
3x12 hrs, Evenings

$2,772/week

Evenings

3x12

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Posted 7 days ago

View job details for Medical-Surgical Telemetry Registered Nurse

Travel Contract

Medical-Surgical Telemetry Registered Nurse

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

$2,747/week

Nights

3x12

Referral Bonus

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

Travel Contract

Travel Nurse RN - Med Surg / Telemetry

Des Moines, IA
AHS Staffing
4x12 hrs, Nights

$2,688/week

Nights

4x12

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View job details for Travel Emergency Department Registered Nurse

Travel Contract

Travel Emergency Department Registered Nurse

Des Moines, IA
Trinity Health FirstChoice
3x12 hrs

$2,664/week

3x12

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Posted 7 days ago

View job details for Travel Emergency Department Registered Nurse

Travel Contract

Travel Emergency Department Registered Nurse

Des Moines, IA
Trinity Health FirstChoice
3x12 hrs, Days

$2,592/week

Days

3x12

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View job details for Med Surg/Telemetry Registered Nurse

Travel Contract

Med Surg/Telemetry Registered Nurse

Des Moines, IA
Trinity Health FirstChoice
3x12 hrs, Nights

$2,520/week

Nights

3x12

Apply now

Posted 7 days ago

View job details for Travel ICU Registered Nurse

Travel Contract

Travel ICU Registered Nurse

Des Moines, IA
Trinity Health FirstChoice
3x12 hrs, Nights

$2,520/week

Nights

3x12

Apply now

Posted 13 days ago

View job details for ICU Registered Nurse

Travel Contract

ICU Registered Nurse

Des Moines, IA
LeaderStat
3x12 hrs
Referral Bonus

$2,506/week

3x12

Referral Bonus

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Posted 6 days ago

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Travel Contract

Critical Care RN

Des Moines, IA
Access Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Nights

$2,385/week

Nights

3x12

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Travel Contract

Critical Care RN

Des Moines, IA
Access Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Nights

$2,385/week

Nights

3x12

Apply now

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Travel Contract

Critical Care RN

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

$2,379/week

Nights

3x12

Referral Bonus

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Travel Contract

Critical Care RN

Des Moines, IA
ADEX Healthcare Staffing LLC
3x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus

$2,368/week

Nights

3x12

Referral Bonus

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
LeaderStat
3x12 hrs
Referral Bonus

$2,366/week

3x12

Referral Bonus

Apply now

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Des Moines, IA Travel Nursing Jobs Salary Insights

Average Travel Registered Nurse Salary

$3,499/week

The average salary for a Registered Nurse in Des Moines, IA is $3,499 per week. This is 19% higher than the Iowa average of $2,848.

Last updated on February 14, 2026. Based on 1 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 (29 jobs), Prime Staffing (19 jobs), and TNAA TotalMed RN (15 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 (129 jobs), Iowa Methodist Medical Center (122 jobs), and Iowa Lutheran Hospital (60 jobs).

Does Vivian have any staff Nursing jobs?

As of Monday, February 16th 2026, Vivian has 2 Staff Nursing jobs listed. These jobs pay $34 per hour on average, with the highest-paying job listed up to $34 per hour.

Does Vivian have any local contract Nursing jobs?

As of Monday, February 16th 2026, Vivian has 25 listings for local contract Nursing jobs. These jobs pay $57 per hour on average, and up to $73 per hour for the top-paying job listed.

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