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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
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View job details for Travel Nurse RN - Cardiac Cath Lab
Travel Contract

Travel Nurse RN - Cardiac Cath Lab

  • Des Moines, IA
  • Fusion Medical Staffing-Cath Lab
  • 5x8 hrs, Days
  • Referral Bonus

$2,862/week

Days
5x8
Referral Bonus
Above Average Pay
Apply now
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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
  • First Connect Health
  • 4x10 hrs, Days
  • Referral Bonus

$2,847/week

Days
4x10
Referral Bonus
Above Average Pay
Apply now
Posted 3 days ago
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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
  • Malone Healthcare - Nursing
  • 4x10 hrs, Days
  • Referral Bonus

$2,846/week

Days
4x10
Referral Bonus
Above Average Pay
Apply now
Posted 3 days ago
View job details for Med Surg RN
Travel Contract

Med Surg RN

  • Des Moines, IA
  • Anders Group
  • 4x12 hrs, Nights
  • Referral Bonus

$2,840/week

Nights
4x12
Referral Bonus
Above Average Pay
Apply now
Posted 6 days ago
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View job details for Med Surg RN
Travel Contract

Med Surg RN

  • Des Moines, IA
  • Access Healthcare
  • 4x12 hrs, Nights

$2,830/week

Nights
4x12
Above Average Pay
Apply now
Posted Today
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View job details for Med Surg RN
Travel Contract

Med Surg RN

  • Des Moines, IA
  • Access Healthcare
  • 4x12 hrs, Nights

$2,830/week

Nights
4x12
Above Average Pay
Apply now
Posted 6 days ago
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View job details for Cath Lab RN
Travel Contract

Cath Lab RN

  • Des Moines, IA
  • Epic Travel Staffing
  • 4x10 hrs, Days

$2,823/week

Days
4x10
Above Average Pay
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View job details for CVOR RN
Travel Contract

CVOR RN

  • Des Moines, IA
  • Junxion Med Staffing
  • 4x10 hrs, Days
  • Referral Bonus

$2,821/week

Days
4x10
Referral Bonus
Above Average Pay
Apply now
View job details for OR RN
Travel Contract

OR RN

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

$2,812/week

Days
3x12
Referral Bonus
Above Average Pay
Apply now
Posted 2 days ago
View job details for OR RN
Travel Contract

OR RN

  • Des Moines, IA
  • Host Healthcare
  • 3x13 hrs, Days
  • Referral Bonus

$2,812/week

Days
3x13
Referral Bonus
Above Average Pay
Apply now
Posted 11 days ago
View job details for OR RN
Travel Contract

OR RN

  • Des Moines, IA
  • Host Healthcare
  • 4x10 hrs, Nights
  • Referral Bonus

$2,812/week

Nights
4x10
Referral Bonus
Above Average Pay
Apply now
View job details for Travel Nurse RN - Med Surg
Travel Contract

Travel Nurse RN - Med Surg

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

$2,811/week

Nights
4x12
Above Average Pay
Apply now
Posted 3 days ago
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View job details for Travel Nurse RN - Med Surg
Travel Contract

Travel Nurse RN - Med Surg

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

$2,811/week

Nights
4x12
Above Average Pay
Apply now
Posted 3 days ago
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View job details for CVOR RN
Travel Contract

CVOR RN

  • Des Moines, IA
  • MedPro Healthcare Staffing
  • 4x10 hrs, Days
  • Referral Bonus

$2,803/week

Days
4x10
Referral Bonus
Above Average Pay
Apply now
 Verified
View job details for OR RN
Travel Contract

OR RN

  • Des Moines, IA
  • Focus Staff
  • 4x10 hrs

$2,793/week

4x10
Above Average Pay
Apply now
Posted 3 days ago
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View job details for OR RN
Travel Contract

OR RN

  • Des Moines, IA
  • Focus Staff
  • 4x10 hrs

$2,793/week

4x10
Above Average Pay
Apply now
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View job details for Labor & Delivery RN
Travel Contract

Labor & Delivery RN

  • Des Moines, IA
  • Malone Healthcare - Nursing
  • 4x10 hrs, Nights
  • Referral Bonus

$2,787/week

Nights
4x10
Referral Bonus
Above Average Pay
Apply now
Posted 10 days ago
View job details for Travel Nurse RN - Med Surg / Telemetry
Travel Contract

Travel Nurse RN - Med Surg / Telemetry

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

$2,787/week

Nights
4x12
Above Average Pay
Apply now
View job details for OR RN
Travel Contract

OR RN

  • Des Moines, IA
  • Epic Travel Staffing
  • 4x10 hrs, Days

$2,783/week

Days
4x10
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

$2,205/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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