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

For jobs available on Vivian as of Monday, May 18th 2026, the average weekly salary for a Travel Nurse in Des Moines is $2,338 but can pay up to $4,650 per week.

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Des Moines, IA Travel Nursing Jobs

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View job details for Emergency Room RN

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Emergency Room RN

Des Moines, Iowa
MercyOne Des Moines Medical Center
Jackson Nurse Professionals and 26 others

$1,928-2,466/week

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View job details for Medical-Surgical Telemetry RN

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Medical-Surgical Telemetry RN

Des Moines, Iowa
MercyOne Des Moines Medical Center
GQR Healthcare and 7 others

$1,835-2,337/week

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View job details for Registered Nurse - Med/Surg Telemetry

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Registered Nurse - Med/Surg Telemetry

Des Moines, Iowa
MercyOne Des Moines Medical Center
TNAA TotalMed RN and 18 others

$1,873-2,337/week

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View job details for Float Pool RN - Medical/Surgical & Telemetry

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Float Pool RN - Medical/Surgical & Telemetry

Des Moines, Iowa
MercyOne Des Moines Medical Center
GQR Healthcare and 12 others

$1,873-2,337/week

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RN Medical/Surgical Telemetry

Des Moines, Iowa
MercyOne Des Moines Medical Center
Jackson Nurse Professionals and 14 others

$1,821-2,337/week

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Medical/Surgical Telemetry RN

Des Moines, Iowa
MercyOne Des Moines Medical Center
Jackson Nurse Professionals and 12 others

$1,873-2,229/week

Days

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View job details for Telemetry Registered Nurse

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Telemetry Registered Nurse

Des Moines, Iowa
MercyOne Des Moines Medical Center
GQR Healthcare and 5 others

$1,873-2,229/week

Nights

3x12

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View job details for Medical/Surgical Telemetry RN

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Medical/Surgical Telemetry RN

Des Moines, Iowa
MercyOne Des Moines Medical Center
TNAA TotalMed RN and 6 others

$1,873-2,214/week

Days

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View job details for RN Medical-Surgical Telemetry

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RN Medical-Surgical Telemetry

Des Moines, Iowa
MercyOne Des Moines Medical Center
NuWest Travel Nursing and 12 others

$1,842-2,182/week

3x12

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View job details for Medical-Surgical Telemetry RN

9 agencies can help you get this contract

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Medical-Surgical Telemetry RN

Des Moines, Iowa
MercyOne Des Moines Medical Center
NuWest Travel Nursing and 8 others

$1,842-2,182/week

3x12

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View job details for Medical-Surgical Telemetry RN

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Medical-Surgical Telemetry RN

Des Moines, Iowa
MercyOne Des Moines Medical Center
Jackson Nurse Professionals and 21 others

$1,653-2,129/week

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Travel Contract

RN Medical/Surgical Telemetry

Des Moines, IA
Prime Staffing
4x12 hrs, Days, Nights

$3,015/week

Days

Nights

4x12

Above Average Pay

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Posted 6 days ago

View job details for RN Medical/Surgical Telemetry

Travel Contract

RN Medical/Surgical Telemetry

Des Moines, IA
Mader MedX
4x12 hrs, Nights

$2,993/week

Nights

4x12

Above Average Pay

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View job details for Critical Care RN

Travel Contract

Critical Care RN

Des Moines, IA
Mader MedX
4x12 hrs, Nights

$2,993/week

Nights

4x12

Above Average Pay

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View job details for Travel Nurse RN - Interventional Radiology

Travel Contract

Travel Nurse RN - Interventional Radiology

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

$2,808/week

Days

3x12

Above Average Pay

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View job details for Travel Nurse RN - ED - Emergency Department

Travel Contract

Travel Nurse RN - ED - Emergency Department

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

$2,736/week

Nights

3x12

Above Average Pay

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View job details for Travel Nurse RN - ICU - Intensive Care Unit

Travel Contract

Travel Nurse RN - ICU - Intensive Care Unit

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

$2,736/week

Nights

3x12

Above Average Pay

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View job details for Emergency Department RN

Travel Contract

Emergency Department RN

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

$2,676/week

Evenings

3x12

Above Average Pay

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Posted 6 days ago

View job details for Operating Room Registered Nurse

Travel Contract

Operating Room Registered Nurse

Des Moines, IA
GQR Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Days

$2,240/week

Days

3x12

Above Average Pay

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Posted 2 days ago

View job details for Stepdown Registered Nurse

Travel Contract

Stepdown Registered Nurse

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

$1,967/week

Days

3x12

Referral Bonus

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Des Moines, IA Travel Nursing Jobs Salary Insights

Average Travel Registered Nurse Salary

$2,201/week

The average salary for a Registered Nurse in Des Moines, IA is $2,201 per week. This is 1% lower than the Iowa average of $2,222.

Last updated on May 17, 2026. Based on 3,613 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 (17 jobs), Access Healthcare (16 jobs), and TNAA TotalMed RN (16 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 (195 jobs), Iowa Methodist Medical Center (123 jobs), and Select Specialty Hospital - Des Moines (6 jobs).

Does Vivian have any staff Nursing jobs?

As of Monday, May 18th 2026, Vivian has 1 Staff Nursing jobs listed. These jobs pay $46 per hour on average, with the highest-paying job listed up to $46 per hour.

Does Vivian have any local contract Nursing jobs?

As of Monday, May 18th 2026, Vivian has 24 listings for local contract Nursing jobs. These jobs pay $56 per hour on average, and up to $74 per hour for the top-paying job listed.

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