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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 3 hours ago
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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 54 minutes ago
Verified
View job details for Medical/Surgical Telemetry RN
9 agencies can help you get this contract
Travel Contract
Medical/Surgical Telemetry RN
- Des Moines, Iowa
- MercyOne Des Moines Medical Center
- FlexCare Nursing and 8 others
UP TO $2,216/wk
Days
3x12
Posted 54 minutes ago
Verified
View job details for Med Surg Tele RN
7 agencies can help you get this contract
Travel Contract
Med Surg Tele RN
- Des Moines, Iowa
- MercyOne Des Moines Medical Center
- TotalMed RN and 6 others
UP TO $2,209/wk
Nights
3x12
Referral Bonus
Posted 54 minutes ago
Verified
View job details for Pediatrics RN
8 agencies can help you get this contract
Travel Contract
Pediatrics RN
- Des Moines, Iowa
- Blank Children's Hospital
- Medical Solutions and 7 others
UP TO $2,209/wk
3x12
Referral Bonus
Posted 1 hour ago
Verified
View job details for Medical/Surgical Telemetry RN
4 agencies can help you get this contract
Travel Contract
Medical/Surgical Telemetry RN
- Des Moines, Iowa
- MercyOne Des Moines Medical Center
- TotalMed RN and 3 others
UP TO $2,206/wk
Nights
3x12
Posted 54 minutes ago
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View job details for Labor and Delivery RN
3 agencies can help you get this contract
Travel Contract
Labor and Delivery RN
- Des Moines, Iowa
- MercyOne Des Moines Medical Center
- Uniti Med and 2 others
UP TO $2,166/wk
Days
3x12
Posted 54 minutes ago
Verified
View job details for Medical/Surgical Telemetry RN
3 agencies can help you get this contract
Travel Contract
Medical/Surgical Telemetry RN
- Des Moines, Iowa
- MercyOne Des Moines Medical Center
- Access Healthcare and 2 others
UP TO $2,074/wk
Nights
3x12
Posted 54 minutes ago
Verified
View job details for RN Medical/Surgical
1 agency can help you get this contract
Travel Contract
RN Medical/Surgical
- Des Moines, Iowa
- MercyOne Des Moines Medical Center
- NuWest Travel Nursing
UP TO $2,026/wk
Days
3x12
Posted 54 minutes ago
View job details for Med Surg Telemetry RN
1 agency can help you get this contract
Travel Contract
Med Surg Telemetry RN
- Des Moines, Iowa
- MercyOne Des Moines Medical Center
- NuWest Travel Nursing
UP TO $2,026/wk
Days
3x12
Posted 54 minutes ago
View job details for Med/Surg RN
3 agencies can help you get this contract
Travel Contract
Med/Surg RN
- Des Moines, Iowa
- MercyOne Des Moines Medical Center
- NuWest Travel Nursing and 2 others
UP TO $2,007/wk
Days
3x12
Posted 54 minutes ago
Verified
View job details for Ortho RN Medical / Surgical / Telemetry
1 agency can help you get this contract
Travel Contract
Ortho RN Medical / Surgical / Telemetry
- Des Moines, Iowa
- MercyOne Des Moines Medical Center
- NuWest Travel Nursing
UP TO $1,836/wk
Days
3x12
Posted 54 minutes ago
View job details for Travel Nurse RN - ICU - Intensive Care Unit
Travel Contract
Travel Nurse RN - ICU - Intensive Care Unit
- Des Moines, IA
- ADN Healthcare
- 4x12 hrs, Nights
- Referral Bonus
$3,384/week
Nights
4x12
Referral Bonus
Above Average Pay
Posted Today
View job details for Stepdown/LTAC RN
Travel Contract
Stepdown/LTAC RN
- Des Moines, IA
- Zack Group
- 4x12 hrs, Nights
$3,364/week
Nights
4x12
Above Average Pay
Posted 2 days ago
View job details for Travel Nurse RN - Med Surg / Telemetry
Travel Contract
Travel Nurse RN - Med Surg / Telemetry
- Des Moines, IA
- ADN Healthcare
- 4x12 hrs, Days, Nights
- Referral Bonus
$3,320/week
Days
Nights
4x12
Referral Bonus
View job details for Cath Lab RN
Travel Contract
Cath Lab RN
- Des Moines, IA
- Access Healthcare
- 4x10 hrs, Days
$3,312/week
Days
4x10
Above Average Pay
Posted 1 day ago
Verified
View job details for Travel Nurse RN - PCU - Progressive Care Unit
Travel Contract
Travel Nurse RN - PCU - Progressive Care Unit
- Des Moines, IA
- Cross Country Nurses
- 4x12 hrs, Nights
- Referral Bonus
$3,295/week
Nights
4x12
Referral Bonus
Above Average Pay
Posted 4 days ago
View job details for Travel Nurse RN - Cardiac Cath Lab
Travel Contract
Travel Nurse RN - Cardiac Cath Lab
- Des Moines, IA
- Genie Healthcare
- 4x10 hrs, Days
$3,254/week
Days
4x10
Above Average Pay
Posted Today
View job details for Travel Nurse RN - Cardiac Cath Lab
Travel Contract
Travel Nurse RN - Cardiac Cath Lab
- Des Moines, IA
- First Connect Health
- 4x10 hrs, Days
- Referral Bonus
$3,254/week
Days
4x10
Referral Bonus
Above Average Pay
Posted Today
Verified
View job details for Travel Nurse RN - Cardiac Cath Lab
Travel Contract
Travel Nurse RN - Cardiac Cath Lab
- Des Moines, IA
- First Connect Health
- 4x10 hrs, Days
- Referral Bonus
$3,252/week
Days
4x10
Referral Bonus
Above Average Pay
Posted 3 days ago
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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.
Des Moines, IA Travel Nursing Jobs FAQs
What are the best agencies for Travel Nursing jobs in Des Moines?
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?
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?
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?
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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