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

For jobs available on Vivian as of Saturday, October 3rd 2026, the average weekly salary for a Travel Nurse in Des Moines is $2,338 but can pay up to $3,542 per week.

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Des Moines, IA Travel Nursing Jobs

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View job details for Travel Nurse RN - Neurology

Travel Contract

Travel Nurse RN - Neurology

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

$2,050/week

Nights

3x12

Referral Bonus

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View job details for Medical-Surgical Oncology RN

Travel Contract

Medical-Surgical Oncology RN

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

$2,050/week

Nights

3x12

Referral Bonus

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View job details for Travel Nurse RN - Oncology

Travel Contract

Travel Nurse RN - Oncology

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

$2,050/week

Days

3x12

Referral Bonus

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View job details for Medical Surgical Telemetry RN

Travel Contract

Medical Surgical Telemetry RN

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

$2,050/week

Nights

3x12

Referral Bonus

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View job details for Hospice Registered Nurse

Travel Contract

Hospice Registered Nurse

Urbandale, IA
CoreMedical Group
5x8 hrs
Referral Bonus

$2,050/week

5x8

Referral Bonus

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View job details for Telemetry RN

Travel Contract

Telemetry RN

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

$2,050/week

Nights

3x12

Referral Bonus

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View job details for Med Surg RN

Travel Contract

Med Surg RN

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

$2,050/week

Days

3x12

Referral Bonus

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View job details for Labor and Delivery RN

Travel Contract

Labor and Delivery RN

Des Moines, IA
Uniti Med
3x12 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus

$2,049/week

Days

3x12

Referral Bonus

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View job details for Labor and Delivery RN

Travel Contract

Labor and Delivery RN

Des Moines, IA
GQR Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Days

$2,049/week

Days

3x12

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View job details for Med Surg / Telemetry RN

Travel Contract

Med Surg / Telemetry RN

Des Moines, IA
Focus Staff
3x12 hrs, Days

$2,048/week

Days

3x12

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Verified

View job details for ED RN

Travel Contract

ED RN

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

$2,046/week

Nights

3x12

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View job details for Labor and Delivery RN

Travel Contract

Labor and Delivery RN

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

$2,046/week

Days

3x12

Apply now

View job details for ICU Registered Nurse

Travel Contract

ICU Registered Nurse

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

$2,046/week

Nights

3x12

Apply now

View job details for Telemetry RN

Travel Contract

Telemetry RN

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

$2,043/week

Days

3x12

Referral Bonus

Apply now

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View job details for Neurology RN

Travel Contract

Neurology RN

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

$2,043/week

Nights

3x12

Referral Bonus

Apply now

View job details for Travel Nurse RN - Labor and Delivery

Travel Contract

Travel Nurse RN - Labor and Delivery

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

$2,043/week

Days

3x12

Referral Bonus

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View job details for Travel Nurse RN - Labor and Delivery

Travel Contract

Travel Nurse RN - Labor and Delivery

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

$2,043/week

Nights

3x12

Referral Bonus

Apply now

View job details for Travel Nurse RN - Labor and Delivery

Travel Contract

Travel Nurse RN - Labor and Delivery

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

$2,043/week

Days

3x12

Referral Bonus

Apply now

View job details for Medical-Surgical Telemetry RN

Travel Contract

Medical-Surgical Telemetry RN

Des Moines, IA
Uniti Med
3x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus

$2,042/week

Nights

3x12

Referral Bonus

Apply now

Verified

View job details for Med/Surg Telemetry RN

Travel Contract

Med/Surg Telemetry RN

Des Moines, IA
Uniti Med
3x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus

$2,042/week

Nights

3x12

Referral Bonus

Apply now

Verified

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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 (53 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 (586 jobs), Iowa Methodist Medical Center (277 jobs), and Iowa Lutheran Hospital (126 jobs).

Does Vivian have any staff Nursing jobs?

As of Saturday, October 3rd 2026, Vivian has 2 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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