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View job details for Med-Surg/Telemetry Registered Nurse
Travel Contract
Med-Surg/Telemetry Registered Nurse
- Des Moines, IA
- ADN Healthcare
- 3x12 hrs, Nights
- Referral Bonus
$2,878/week
Nights
3x12
Referral Bonus
Above Average Pay
View job details for Operating Room Nurse
Travel Contract
Operating Room Nurse
- Des Moines, IA
- Access Healthcare
- 4x10 hrs, Rotating
$2,851/week
Rotating
4x10
Above Average Pay
Posted 9 days ago
Verified
View job details for Operating Room Nurse
Travel Contract
Operating Room Nurse
- Des Moines, IA
- Amergis Healthcare Staffing, Inc.
- 5x8 hrs
$2,847/week
5x8
Above Average Pay
Posted 9 days ago
View job details for Progressive Care Unit RN
Travel Contract
Progressive Care Unit RN
- Des Moines, IA
- Cross Country Nurses
- 4x12 hrs, Nights
- Referral Bonus
$2,845/week
Nights
4x12
Referral Bonus
Above Average Pay
Posted 1 day ago
View job details for Progressive Care Unit RN
Travel Contract
Progressive Care Unit RN
- Des Moines, IA
- Cross Country Nurses
- 4x12 hrs, Days
- Referral Bonus
$2,845/week
Days
4x12
Referral Bonus
Above Average Pay
Posted 2 days ago
View job details for Progressive Care Unit Registered Nurse
Travel Contract
Progressive Care Unit Registered Nurse
- Des Moines, IA
- Access Healthcare
- 4x12 hrs, Days
$2,830/week
Days
4x12
Above Average Pay
Posted Today
Verified
View job details for Progressive Care Unit Registered Nurse
Travel Contract
Progressive Care Unit Registered Nurse
- Des Moines, IA
- Access Healthcare
- 4x12 hrs, Nights
$2,830/week
Nights
4x12
Above Average Pay
Posted 1 day ago
Verified
View job details for Labor & Delivery Registered Nurse
Travel Contract
Labor & Delivery Registered Nurse
- Des Moines, IA
- Host Healthcare
- 3x12 hrs, Nights
- Referral Bonus
$2,826/week
Nights
3x12
Referral Bonus
Above Average Pay
View job details for Labor & Delivery Registered Nurse
Travel Contract
Labor & Delivery Registered Nurse
- Des Moines, IA
- Jackson Nurse Professionals
- 5x8 hrs, Nights
$2,807/week
Nights
5x8
Above Average Pay
View job details for Travel Nurse RN - OR - Operating Room
Travel Contract
Travel Nurse RN - OR - Operating Room
- Des Moines, IA
- Genie Healthcare
- 4x10 hrs, Flexible
$2,807/week
Flexible
4x10
Above Average Pay
Posted 9 days ago
View job details for Travel Nurse RN - Labor and Delivery
Travel Contract
Travel Nurse RN - Labor and Delivery
- Des Moines, IA
- Talent4Health
- 3x12 hrs, Nights
$2,776/week
Nights
3x12
Above Average Pay
Posted 2 days ago
Verified
View job details for Progressive Care Unit Registered Nurse
Travel Contract
Progressive Care Unit Registered Nurse
- Des Moines, IA
- Anders Group
- 4x12 hrs, Days
- Referral Bonus
$2,769/week
Days
4x12
Referral Bonus
Above Average Pay
Posted 2 days ago
Verified
View job details for Progressive Care Unit Registered Nurse
Travel Contract
Progressive Care Unit Registered Nurse
- Des Moines, IA
- TNAA TotalMed RN
- 4x12 hrs, Nights
- Referral Bonus
$2,765/week
Nights
4x12
Referral Bonus
Above Average Pay
Posted 1 day ago
View job details for Progressive Care Unit Registered Nurse
Travel Contract
Progressive Care Unit Registered Nurse
- Des Moines, IA
- TNAA TotalMed RN
- 4x12 hrs, Days
- Referral Bonus
$2,765/week
Days
4x12
Referral Bonus
Above Average Pay
Posted 2 days ago
View job details for Operating Room Nurse
Travel Contract
Operating Room Nurse
- Des Moines, IA
- Focus Staff
- 4x10 hrs
$2,749/week
4x10
Above Average Pay
Posted 12 days ago
Verified
View job details for Travel Nurse RN - PCU - Progressive Care Unit
Travel Contract
Travel Nurse RN - PCU - Progressive Care Unit
- Des Moines, IA
- AHS Staffing
- 4x12 hrs, Nights
$2,745/week
Nights
4x12
Above Average Pay
Posted 1 day ago
View job details for Travel Nurse RN - PCU - Progressive Care Unit
Travel Contract
Travel Nurse RN - PCU - Progressive Care Unit
- Des Moines, IA
- AHS Staffing
- 4x12 hrs, Days
$2,745/week
Days
4x12
Above Average Pay
Posted 2 days ago
View job details for Progressive Care Unit Registered Nurse
Travel Contract
Progressive Care Unit Registered Nurse
- Des Moines, IA
- MedPro Healthcare Staffing
- 4x12 hrs
- Referral Bonus
$2,744/week
4x12
Referral Bonus
Above Average Pay
Posted 1 day ago
Verified
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
$2,727/week
Days
4x10
Referral Bonus
Above Average Pay
Posted 9 days ago
View job details for Oncology Registered Nurse
Travel Contract
Oncology Registered Nurse
- Des Moines, IA
- Amergis Healthcare Staffing, Inc.
- 5x8 hrs
$2,727/week
5x8
Above Average Pay
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.
Des Moines, IA Travel Nursing Jobs FAQs
What are the best agencies for Travel Nursing jobs in Des Moines?
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?
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?
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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