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View job details for Travel Nurse RN - PCU - Progressive Care Unit
Travel Contract

Travel Nurse RN - PCU - Progressive Care Unit

  • Des Moines, IA
  • LanceSoft
  • 4x12 hrs, Days

$3,123/week

Days
4x12
Above Average Pay
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Posted Today
View job details for Travel Nurse RN - PCU - Progressive Care Unit
Travel Contract

Travel Nurse RN - PCU - Progressive Care Unit

  • Des Moines, IA
  • LanceSoft
  • 4x12 hrs, Nights

$3,123/week

Nights
4x12
Above Average Pay
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Posted 1 day ago
View job details for Progressive Care Unit RN
Travel Contract

Progressive Care Unit RN

  • Des Moines, IA
  • Amergis Healthcare Staffing, Inc.
  • 4x12 hrs

$3,087/week

4x12
Above Average Pay
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Posted 1 day ago
View job details for Intensive Care Unit (ICU) Registered Nurse
Travel Contract

Intensive Care Unit (ICU) Registered Nurse

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

$3,047/week

Nights
3x12
Referral Bonus
Above Average Pay
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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

$3,026/week

Nights
4x12
Above Average Pay
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View job details for Travel Nurse RN - Med Surg / Telemetry
Travel Contract

Travel Nurse RN - Med Surg / Telemetry

  • Des Moines, IA
  • Prolink Region 2
  • 4x12 hrs, Evenings

$3,000/week

Evenings
4x12
Above Average Pay
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View job details for Travel Nurse RN - Med Surg / Telemetry
Travel Contract

Travel Nurse RN - Med Surg / Telemetry

  • Des Moines, IA
  • Prolink Region 2
  • 4x12 hrs, Evenings

$3,000/week

Evenings
4x12
Above Average Pay
Apply now
Posted Today
View job details for Progressive Care Unit Registered Nurse
Travel Contract

Progressive Care Unit Registered Nurse

  • Des Moines, IA
  • Olaro
  • 4x12 hrs, Nights

$2,996/week

Nights
4x12
Above Average Pay
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Posted 1 day ago
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View job details for Progressive Care Unit Registered Nurse
Travel Contract

Progressive Care Unit Registered Nurse

  • Des Moines, IA
  • Focus Staff
  • 4x12 hrs, Nights

$2,965/week

Nights
4x12
Above Average Pay
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Posted 1 day ago
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View job details for Progressive Care Unit Registered Nurse
Travel Contract

Progressive Care Unit Registered Nurse

  • Des Moines, IA
  • Focus Staff
  • 4x12 hrs, Days

$2,965/week

Days
4x12
Above Average Pay
Apply now
Posted 2 days ago
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View job details for Travel Nurse RN - PCU - Progressive Care Unit
Travel Contract

Travel Nurse RN - PCU - Progressive Care Unit

  • Des Moines, IA
  • Coast Medical Service
  • 4x12 hrs, Days

$2,941/week

Days
4x12
Above Average Pay
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Posted 1 day ago
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View job details for Travel Nurse RN - PCU - Progressive Care Unit
Travel Contract

Travel Nurse RN - PCU - Progressive Care Unit

  • Des Moines, IA
  • Coast Medical Service
  • 4x12 hrs, Nights

$2,941/week

Nights
4x12
Above Average Pay
Apply now
Posted 1 day ago
 Verified
View job details for Travel Nurse RN - OR - Operating Room
Travel Contract

Travel Nurse RN - OR - Operating Room

  • De Moines, IA
  • LanceSoft
  • 5x8 hrs, Days

$2,933/week

Days
5x8
Above Average Pay
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Posted 6 days ago
View job details for Travel Nurse RN - Stepdown
Travel Contract

Travel Nurse RN - Stepdown

  • Des Moines, IA
  • Malone Healthcare - Nursing
  • 4x12 hrs, Days
  • Referral Bonus

$2,919/week

Days
4x12
Referral Bonus
Above Average Pay
Apply now
Posted 1 day ago
View job details for Labor & Delivery RN
Travel Contract

Labor & Delivery RN

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

$2,903/week

Days
3x12
Referral Bonus
Above Average Pay
Apply now
Posted 12 days ago
View job details for Progressive Care Unit Registered Nurse
Travel Contract

Progressive Care Unit Registered Nurse

  • Des Moines, IA
  • Junxion Med Staffing
  • 4x12 hrs, Days
  • Referral Bonus

$2,901/week

Days
4x12
Referral Bonus
Above Average Pay
Apply now
Posted Today
View job details for Travel Nurse RN - Stepdown
Travel Contract

Travel Nurse RN - Stepdown

  • Des Moines, IA
  • Malone Healthcare - Nursing
  • 4x12 hrs, Nights
  • Referral Bonus

$2,895/week

Nights
4x12
Referral Bonus
Above Average Pay
Apply now
Posted Today
View job details for Travel Nurse RN - Stepdown
Travel Contract

Travel Nurse RN - Stepdown

  • Des Moines, IA
  • Malone Healthcare - Nursing
  • 4x12 hrs, Days
  • Referral Bonus

$2,895/week

Days
4x12
Referral Bonus
Above Average Pay
Apply now
Posted Today
View job details for Med-Surg/Telemetry Registered Nurse
Travel Contract

Med-Surg/Telemetry Registered Nurse

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

$2,878/week

Days
3x12
Referral Bonus
Above Average Pay
Apply now
Posted 5 days ago
View job details for Med/Surg Registered Nurse
Travel Contract

Med/Surg Registered Nurse

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

$2,878/week

Days
3x12
Referral Bonus
Above Average Pay
Apply now
Posted 7 days ago
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Des Moines, IA Travel Nursing Jobs Salary Insights

Average Travel Registered Nurse Salary

$2,161/week

The average salary for a Registered Nurse in Des Moines, IA is $2,161 per week. This is 1% lower than the Iowa average of $2,192.

Last updated on July 1, 2026. Based on 8,623 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 Trustaff (66 jobs), Access Healthcare (49 jobs), and GQR Healthcare (38 jobs).

Does Vivian have any staff Nursing jobs?

As of Thursday, July 2nd 2026, Vivian has 4 Staff Nursing jobs listed. These jobs pay $49 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 Thursday, July 2nd 2026, Vivian has 76 listings for local contract Nursing jobs. These jobs pay $52 per hour on average, and up to $65 per hour for the top-paying job listed.

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