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

For jobs available on Vivian as of Monday, August 17th 2026, the average weekly salary for a Travel Nurse in Des Moines is $2,293 but can pay up to $3,559 per week.

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Des Moines, IA Travel Nursing Jobs

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Travel Contract

Travel Nurse RN - Med Surg

Des Moines, IA
Genie Healthcare
4x12 hrs, Nights

$3,000/week

Nights

4x12

Above Average Pay

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Posted 3 days ago

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Travel Contract

Travel Nurse RN - Med Surg

Des Moines, IA
Genie Healthcare
4x12 hrs, Nights

$3,000/week

Nights

4x12

Above Average Pay

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Posted 3 days ago

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Travel Contract

Med Surg RN

Des Moines, IA
Olaro
4x12 hrs, Nights

$2,996/week

Nights

4x12

Above Average Pay

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Travel Contract

Med Surg RN

Des Moines, IA
ADN Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus

$2,987/week

Days

3x12

Referral Bonus

Above Average Pay

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View job details for Med Surg RN

Travel Contract

Med Surg RN

Des Moines, IA
ADN Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus

$2,987/week

Nights

3x12

Referral Bonus

Above Average Pay

Apply now

View job details for Med Surg RN

Travel Contract

Med Surg RN

Des Moines, IA
ADN Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Days, Nights
Referral Bonus

$2,987/week

Days

Nights

3x12

Referral Bonus

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View job details for Travel Nurse RN - Med Surg

Travel Contract

Travel Nurse RN - Med Surg

Des Moines, IA
First Connect Health
4x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus

$2,967/week

Nights

4x12

Referral Bonus

Above Average Pay

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Posted 6 days ago

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View job details for CVOR RN

Travel Contract

CVOR RN

Des Moines, IA
Access Healthcare
4x10 hrs, Days

$2,966/week

Days

4x10

Above Average Pay

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View job details for Travel Nurse RN - OR - Operating Room

Travel Contract

Travel Nurse RN - OR - Operating Room

Des Moines, IA
ALOIS Healthcare
4x10 hrs, Rotating

$2,957/week

Rotating

4x10

Above Average Pay

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Posted 4 days ago

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Travel Contract

OR RN

Des Moines, IA
Access Healthcare
4x10 hrs, Rotating

$2,938/week

Rotating

4x10

Above Average Pay

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Posted 3 days ago

Verified

View job details for OR RN

Travel Contract

OR RN

Des Moines, IA
Access Healthcare
4x10 hrs, Rotating

$2,938/week

Rotating

4x10

Above Average Pay

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View job details for Travel Nurse RN - CVOR

Travel Contract

Travel Nurse RN - CVOR

Des Moines, IA
Nightingale Nurses - Allied
4x10 hrs, Days

$2,933/week

Days

4x10

Above Average Pay

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Travel Contract

CVOR RN

Des Moines, IA
Focus Staff
4x10 hrs, Days

$2,930/week

Days

4x10

Above Average Pay

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View job details for Travel Nurse RN - OR - Operating Room

Travel Contract

Travel Nurse RN - OR - Operating Room

Des Moines, IA
Amergis Healthcare Staffing, Inc.
5x8 hrs

$2,927/week

5x8

Above Average Pay

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Posted 6 days ago

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Travel Contract

Med Surg RN

Des Moines, IA
Focus Staff
4x12 hrs, Nights

$2,923/week

Nights

4x12

Above Average Pay

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Posted 3 days ago

Verified

View job details for Med Surg RN

Travel Contract

Med Surg RN

Des Moines, IA
Focus Staff
4x12 hrs, Nights

$2,923/week

Nights

4x12

Above Average Pay

Apply now

Posted 6 days ago

Verified

View job details for Labor and Delivery RN

Travel Contract

Labor and Delivery RN

Des Moines, IA
ADN Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus

$2,912/week

Nights

3x12

Referral Bonus

Above Average Pay

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View job details for Labor and Delivery RN

Travel Contract

Labor and Delivery RN

Des Moines, IA
ADN Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus

$2,912/week

Days

3x12

Referral Bonus

Above Average Pay

Apply now

View job details for CVOR RN

Travel Contract

CVOR RN

Des Moines, IA
Olaro
4x10 hrs, Days

$2,889/week

Days

4x10

Above Average Pay

Apply now

Verified

View job details for Med Surg / Telemetry RN

Travel Contract

Med Surg / Telemetry RN

Des Moines, IA
ADN Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus

$2,878/week

Nights

3x12

Referral Bonus

Above Average Pay

Apply now

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Des Moines, IA Travel Nursing Jobs Salary Insights

Average Travel Registered Nurse Salary

$2,205/week

The average salary for a Registered Nurse in Des Moines, IA is $2,205 per week. This is 1% higher than the Iowa average of $2,193.

Last updated on August 15, 2026. Based on 12,849 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 Premier Medical Staffing Services (51 jobs), GQR Healthcare (50 jobs), and Fusion Medical Staffing-Nursing (47 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 (580 jobs), Iowa Methodist Medical Center (301 jobs), and Iowa Lutheran Hospital (31 jobs).

Does Vivian have any staff Nursing jobs?

As of Monday, August 17th 2026, Vivian has 1 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?

As of Monday, August 17th 2026, Vivian has 87 listings for local contract Nursing jobs. These jobs pay $53 per hour on average, and up to $73 per hour for the top-paying job listed.

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