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View job details for Travel Nurse RN - Med Surg
Travel Contract
Travel Nurse RN - Med Surg
- Des Moines, IA
- AHS Staffing
- 4x12 hrs, Nights
$3,025/week
Nights
4x12
Above Average Pay
View job details for Travel Nurse RN - ICU - Intensive Care Unit
Travel Contract
Travel Nurse RN - ICU - Intensive Care Unit
- Des Moines, IA
- AHS Staffing
- 4x12 hrs, Nights
$3,013/week
Nights
4x12
Above Average Pay
View job details for Travel Nurse RN - ICU - Intensive Care Unit
Travel Contract
Travel Nurse RN - ICU - Intensive Care Unit
- Des Moines, IA
- AHS Staffing
- 4x12 hrs, Nights
$3,013/week
Nights
4x12
Above Average Pay
View job details for Travel Nurse RN - Med Surg
Travel Contract
Travel Nurse RN - Med Surg
- Des Moines, IA
- TNAA TotalMed RN
- 4x12 hrs, Days
- Referral Bonus
$2,924/week
Days
4x12
Referral Bonus
Above Average Pay
Posted 5 days ago
View job details for Travel Nurse RN - Labor and Delivery
Travel Contract
Travel Nurse RN - Labor and Delivery
- Des Moines, IA
- GHG Healthcare
- 3x12 hrs, Days, Nights
$2,923/week
Days
Nights
3x12
Above Average Pay
View job details for Travel Nurse RN - OR - Operating Room
Travel Contract
Travel Nurse RN - OR - Operating Room
- Des Moines, IA
- GHG Healthcare
- 5x8 hrs, Days
$2,891/week
Days
5x8
Above Average Pay
Posted 1 day ago
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, Days
$2,881/week
Days
4x12
Above Average Pay
Posted 13 days ago
View job details for Travel Nurse RN - Med Surg / Telemetry
Travel Contract
Travel Nurse RN - Med Surg / Telemetry
- Des Moines, IA
- GHR Healthcare
- 4x12 hrs, Nights
$2,847/week
Nights
4x12
Above Average Pay
Posted 2 days ago
View job details for Travel Nurse RN - OR - Operating Room
Travel Contract
Travel Nurse RN - OR - Operating Room
- Des Moines, IA
- AHS Staffing
- 4x10 hrs, Days
$2,812/week
Days
4x10
Above Average Pay
Posted 5 days ago
View job details for Travel Nurse RN - Home Health
Travel Contract
Travel Nurse RN - Home Health
- Urbandale, IA
- Focus Staff
- 4x12 hrs, Days
$2,786/week
Days
4x12
Above Average Pay
View job details for Travel Nurse RN - Med Surg / Telemetry
Travel Contract
Travel Nurse RN - Med Surg / Telemetry
- Des Moines, IA
- AHS Staffing
- 3x12 hrs, Nights
$2,780/week
Nights
3x12
Above Average Pay
View job details for Operating Room Circulating RN
Travel Contract
Operating Room Circulating RN
- Des Moines, IA
- Genie Healthcare
- 4x10 hrs, Days
$2,767/week
Days
4x10
Above Average Pay
Posted 8 days ago
View job details for Operating Room Circulating RN
Travel Contract
Operating Room Circulating RN
- Des Moines, IA
- Olaro
- 4x10 hrs, Days
$2,760/week
Days
4x10
Above Average Pay
Posted 13 days ago
View job details for Travel Nurse RN - OR - Operating Room
Travel Contract
Travel Nurse RN - OR - Operating Room
- Des Moines, IA
- Olaro
- 4x10 hrs, Days
$2,759/week
Days
4x10
Above Average Pay
Posted 11 days ago
View job details for Cath Lab Registered Nurse
Travel Contract
Cath Lab Registered Nurse
- Des Moines, IA
- LRS Healthcare - Travel Nursing
- 3x12 hrs, Days
- Referral Bonus
$2,725/week
Days
3x12
Referral Bonus
Above Average Pay
Posted 12 days ago
View job details for Operating Room Circulating RN
Travel Contract
Operating Room Circulating RN
- Des Moines, IA
- Voca Healthcare
- 4x10 hrs, Days
- Retention Bonus
$2,671/week
Days
4x10
Retention Bonus
Above Average Pay
Posted 1 day ago
View job details for Travel Nurse RN - OR - Operating Room
Travel Contract
Travel Nurse RN - OR - Operating Room
- Des Moines, IA
- First Connect Health
- 4x10 hrs, Days
- Referral Bonus
$2,667/week
Days
4x10
Referral Bonus
Above Average Pay
Posted 13 days ago
View job details for Travel Nurse RN - Infusion
Travel Contract
Travel Nurse RN - Infusion
- Des Moines, IA
- LanceSoft
- 5x8 hrs, Days
$2,659/week
Days
5x8
Above Average Pay
Posted Today
View job details for Operating Room Circulating RN
Travel Contract
Operating Room Circulating RN
- Des Moines, IA
- Focus Staff
- 4x10 hrs, Days
$2,653/week
Days
4x10
Above Average Pay
Posted 13 days ago
View job details for Travel Nurse RN - Oncology
Travel Contract
Travel Nurse RN - Oncology
- Des Moines, IA
- E-SolHealth
- 5x8 hrs, Days
- Referral Bonus
$2,640/week
Days
5x8
Referral Bonus
Above Average Pay
Posted Today
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Des Moines, IA Travel Nursing Jobs Salary Insights
Average Travel Registered Nurse Salary
$2,301/week
The average salary for a Registered Nurse in Des Moines, IA is $2,301 per week. This is 3% higher than the Iowa average of $2,239.
Last updated on December 17, 2025. Based on 6,192 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 AHS Staffing (31 jobs), Genie Healthcare (20 jobs), and TNAA TotalMed RN (20 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 (300 jobs), Iowa Methodist Medical Center (103 jobs), and Blank Children's Hospital (19 jobs).
Does Vivian have any staff Nursing jobs?
Does Vivian have any staff Nursing jobs?
As of Thursday, December 18th 2025, Vivian has 0 Staff Nursing jobs listed. These jobs pay $0 per hour on average, with the highest-paying job listed up to $0 per hour.
Does Vivian have any local contract Nursing jobs?
Does Vivian have any local contract Nursing jobs?
As of Thursday, December 18th 2025, Vivian has 30 listings for local contract Nursing jobs. These jobs pay $53 per hour on average, and up to $60 per hour for the top-paying job listed.
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