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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
  • LRS Healthcare - Travel Nursing
  • 3x12 hrs, Nights
  • Referral Bonus

$2,132/week

Nights
3x12
Referral Bonus
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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
  • GHR Healthcare
  • 3x12 hrs, Days, Nights

$2,131/week

Days
Nights
3x12
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Posted 1 day ago
View job details for Pediatric Emergency Room RN
Travel Contract

Pediatric Emergency Room RN

  • Des Moines, IA
  • Anders Group
  • 3x12 hrs, Nights
  • Referral Bonus

$2,128/week

Nights
3x12
Referral Bonus
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Posted 3 days ago
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View job details for Progressive Care Unit RN
Travel Contract

Progressive Care Unit RN

  • Des Moines, IA
  • Triage Staffing
  • 3x12 hrs, Nights

$2,123/week

Nights
3x12
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Posted 2 days ago
View job details for ER RN
Travel Contract

ER RN

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

$2,123/week

Days
3x12
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Posted 12 days ago
 Verified
View job details for RN Emergency Room
Travel Contract

RN Emergency Room

  • Des Moines, IA
  • NuWest Travel Nursing
  • 3x12 hrs, Days

$2,121/week

Days
3x12
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View job details for ER RN
Travel Contract

ER RN

  • Des Moines, IA
  • NuWest Travel Nursing
  • 3x12 hrs, Nights

$2,121/week

Nights
3x12
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View job details for ICU RN
Travel Contract

ICU RN

  • Des Moines, IA
  • NuWest Travel Nursing
  • 3x12 hrs, Nights

$2,121/week

Nights
3x12
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View job details for Medical-Surgical Telemetry RN
Travel Contract

Medical-Surgical Telemetry RN

  • Des Moines, IA
  • Focus Staff
  • 3x12 hrs, Nights

$2,120/week

Nights
3x12
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 Verified
View job details for Labor and Delivery RN
Travel Contract

Labor and Delivery RN

  • Des Moines, IA
  • Supplemental Health Care
  • 3x12 hrs, Days
  • Referral Bonus

$2,117/week

Days
3x12
Referral Bonus
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Posted 9 days ago
View job details for Labor and Delivery RN
Travel Contract

Labor and Delivery RN

  • Des Moines, IA
  • Supplemental Health Care
  • 3x12 hrs, Nights
  • Referral Bonus

$2,117/week

Nights
3x12
Referral Bonus
Apply now
View job details for Emergency Room RN
Travel Contract

Emergency Room RN

  • Des Moines, IA
  • FlexCare Nursing
  • 3x12 hrs, Nights

$2,117/week

Nights
3x12
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Posted 7 days ago
View job details for LTAC RN
Travel Contract

LTAC RN

  • Des Moines, IA
  • Supplemental Health Care
  • 3x12 hrs, Nights
  • Referral Bonus

$2,116/week

Nights
3x12
Referral Bonus
Apply now
Posted 2 days ago
View job details for Travel Nurse RN - Pediatrics ER - Emergency Room
Travel Contract

Travel Nurse RN - Pediatrics ER - Emergency Room

  • Des Moines, IA
  • Cross Country Nurses
  • 3x12 hrs, Nights
  • Referral Bonus

$2,110/week

Nights
3x12
Referral Bonus
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Posted 3 days ago
View job details for Travel Nurse RN - ICU - Intensive Care Unit
Travel Contract

Travel Nurse RN - ICU - Intensive Care Unit

  • Des Moines, IA
  • Fusion Medical Staffing-Nursing
  • 3x12 hrs, Nights
  • Referral Bonus

$2,109/week

Nights
3x12
Referral Bonus
Apply now
Posted 2 days ago
View job details for Travel Nurse RN - ED - Emergency Department
Travel Contract

Travel Nurse RN - ED - Emergency Department

  • Des Moines, IA
  • Fusion Medical Staffing-Nursing
  • 3x12 hrs, Days
  • Referral Bonus

$2,109/week

Days
3x12
Referral Bonus
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
  • Fusion Medical Staffing-Nursing
  • 3x12 hrs, Nights
  • Referral Bonus

$2,109/week

Nights
3x12
Referral Bonus
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
  • Fusion Medical Staffing-Nursing
  • 3x12 hrs, Nights
  • Referral Bonus

$2,109/week

Nights
3x12
Referral Bonus
Apply now
View job details for Travel Nurse RN - ED - Emergency Department
Travel Contract

Travel Nurse RN - ED - Emergency Department

  • Des Moines, IA
  • Fusion Medical Staffing-Nursing
  • 3x12 hrs, Nights
  • Referral Bonus

$2,109/week

Nights
3x12
Referral Bonus
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
  • Fusion Medical Staffing-Nursing
  • 3x12 hrs, Nights
  • Referral Bonus

$2,109/week

Nights
3x12
Referral Bonus
Apply now
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Des Moines, IA Travel Nursing Jobs Salary Insights

Average Travel Registered Nurse Salary

$2,321/week

The average salary for a Registered Nurse in Des Moines, IA is $2,321 per week. This is 2% higher than the Iowa average of $2,265.

Last updated on October 3, 2026. Based on 10,796 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 (55 jobs), Premier Medical Staffing Services (55 jobs), and Voca Healthcare (54 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 (600 jobs), Iowa Methodist Medical Center (272 jobs), and Iowa Lutheran Hospital (125 jobs).

Does Vivian have any staff Nursing jobs?

As of Saturday, October 3rd 2026, Vivian has 4 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 Saturday, October 3rd 2026, Vivian has 74 listings for local contract Nursing jobs. These jobs pay $54 per hour on average, and up to $73 per hour for the top-paying job listed.

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