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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
Apply now
Posted 6 days ago
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, Days

$2,592/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, Days

$2,556/week

Days
3x12
Above Average Pay
Apply now
Posted 6 days ago
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

$2,556/week

Nights
3x12
Above Average Pay
Apply now
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

$2,520/week

Nights
3x12
Above Average Pay
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
  • Trinity Health FirstChoice
  • 3x12 hrs, Nights

$2,520/week

Nights
3x12
Above Average Pay
Apply now
View job details for RN Medical/Surgical Telemetry
Travel Contract

RN Medical/Surgical Telemetry

  • Des Moines, IA
  • Prime Staffing
  • 4x12 hrs

$2,518/week

4x12
Above Average Pay
Apply now
Posted 9 days ago
View job details for Emergency Room RN
Travel Contract

Emergency Room RN

  • Des Moines, IA
  • LeaderStat
  • 3x12 hrs
  • Referral Bonus

$2,466/week

3x12
Referral Bonus
Above Average Pay
Apply now
Posted 10 days ago
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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, Evenings

$2,460/week

Evenings
3x12
Above Average Pay
Apply now
Posted 6 days ago
View job details for Med Surg/Telemetry RN
Travel Contract

Med Surg/Telemetry RN

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

$2,376/week

Days
3x12
Above Average Pay
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
Above Average Pay
Apply now
View job details for Emergency Room RN
Travel Contract

Emergency Room RN

  • Des Moines, IA
  • Access Healthcare
  • 3x12 hrs, Nights

$2,359/week

Nights
3x12
Above Average Pay
Apply now
Posted 10 days ago
 Verified
View job details for Emergency Room RN
Travel Contract

Emergency Room RN

  • Des Moines, IA
  • Mader MedX
  • 3x12 hrs, Nights

$2,343/week

Nights
3x12
Above Average Pay
Apply now
Posted 10 days ago
View job details for Emergency Room RN
Travel Contract

Emergency Room RN

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

$2,342/week

Nights
3x12
Referral Bonus
Above Average Pay
Apply now
Posted 10 days ago
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, Days

$2,340/week

Days
3x12
Above Average Pay
Apply now
Posted 6 days ago
View job details for Medical-Surgical Telemetry RN
Travel Contract

Medical-Surgical Telemetry RN

  • Des Moines, IA
  • LeaderStat
  • 3x12 hrs
  • Referral Bonus

$2,337/week

3x12
Referral Bonus
Above Average Pay
Apply now
 Verified
View job details for Float Pool RN - Medical/Surgical & Telemetry
Travel Contract

Float Pool RN - Medical/Surgical & Telemetry

  • Des Moines, IA
  • LeaderStat
  • 3x12 hrs
  • Referral Bonus

$2,337/week

3x12
Referral Bonus
Above Average Pay
Apply now
 Verified
View job details for Registered Nurse - Med/Surg Telemetry
Travel Contract

Registered Nurse - Med/Surg Telemetry

  • Des Moines, IA
  • LeaderStat
  • 3x12 hrs
  • Referral Bonus

$2,337/week

3x12
Referral Bonus
Above Average Pay
Apply now
 Verified
View job details for RN Medical/Surgical Telemetry
Travel Contract

RN Medical/Surgical Telemetry

  • Des Moines, IA
  • LeaderStat
  • 3x12 hrs
  • Referral Bonus

$2,337/week

3x12
Referral Bonus
Above Average Pay
Apply now
 Verified
View job details for Emergency Room RN
Travel Contract

Emergency Room RN

  • Des Moines, IA
  • GHR Healthcare - Travel Division
  • 3x12 hrs

$2,293/week

3x12
Above Average Pay
Apply now
Posted 10 days ago
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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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