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Des Moines, IA Travel Nursing Jobs
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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
- LRS Healthcare - Travel Nursing
- 3x12 hrs, Days
- Referral Bonus
$2,725/week
Days
3x12
Referral Bonus
Above Average Pay
Posted 9 days ago
View job details for Labor & Delivery Nurse
Travel Contract
Labor & Delivery Nurse
- Des Moines, IA
- Access Healthcare
- 3x12 hrs, Days
$2,722/week
Days
3x12
Above Average Pay
Posted 2 days ago
Verified
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
$2,708/week
Nights
3x12
Referral Bonus
Above Average Pay
View job details for Operating Room Registered Nurse
Travel Contract
Operating Room Registered Nurse
- Des Moines, IA
- Olaro
- 4x10 hrs, Rotating
$2,704/week
Rotating
4x10
Above Average Pay
Posted 2 days ago
Verified
View job details for Operating Room Registered Nurse
Travel Contract
Operating Room Registered Nurse
- Des Moines, IA
- Host Healthcare
- 4x10 hrs, Days
- Referral Bonus
$2,691/week
Days
4x10
Referral Bonus
Above Average Pay
Posted 3 days ago
View job details for Travel Nurse RN - Med Surg / Telemetry
Travel Contract
Travel Nurse RN - Med Surg / Telemetry
- Des Moines, IA
- AHS Staffing
- 3x12 hrs, Nights
$2,688/week
Nights
3x12
Above Average Pay
View job details for Travel Nurse RN - OR - Operating Room
Travel Contract
Travel Nurse RN - OR - Operating Room
- Des Moines, IA
- Malone Healthcare - Nursing
- 3x12 hrs, Days
- Referral Bonus
$2,687/week
Days
3x12
Referral Bonus
Above Average Pay
Posted 3 days ago
View job details for Travel Nurse RN - Labor and Delivery
Travel Contract
Travel Nurse RN - Labor and Delivery
- Des Moines,, IA
- First Connect Health
- 3x12 hrs, Days
- Referral Bonus
$2,667/week
Days
3x12
Referral Bonus
Above Average Pay
Posted 2 days ago
Verified
View job details for Operating Room Registered Nurse
Travel Contract
Operating Room Registered Nurse
- Des Moines, IA
- Jackson Nurse Professionals
- 5x8 hrs, Days
$2,666/week
Days
5x8
Above Average Pay
Posted Today
View job details for Operating Room Registered Nurse
Travel Contract
Operating Room Registered Nurse
- Des Moines, IA
- MedPro Healthcare Staffing
- 4x10 hrs, Days
- Referral Bonus
$2,651/week
Days
4x10
Referral Bonus
Above Average Pay
Posted 4 days ago
Verified
View job details for Trauma Level I Operating Room RN
Travel Contract
Trauma Level I Operating Room RN
- Des Moines, IA
- Junxion Med Staffing
- 4x10 hrs, Rotating
- Referral Bonus
$2,649/week
Rotating
4x10
Referral Bonus
Above Average Pay
Posted 2 days ago
View job details for Travel Nurse RN - OR - Operating Room
Travel Contract
Travel Nurse RN - OR - Operating Room
- Des Moines, IA
- Prime Time Healthcare Nursing
- 4x10 hrs, Rotating
- Referral Bonus
$2,647/week
Rotating
4x10
Referral Bonus
Above Average Pay
Posted 4 days ago
View job details for Travel Nurse RN - OR - Operating Room
Travel Contract
Travel Nurse RN - OR - Operating Room
- Des Moines, IA
- Cross Country Nurses
- 4x10 hrs
- Referral Bonus
$2,645/week
4x10
Referral Bonus
Above Average Pay
Posted 4 days ago
View job details for Travel Nurse RN - LDRP - Labor Delivery Recovery & Postpartum
Travel Contract
Travel Nurse RN - LDRP - Labor Delivery Recovery & Postpartum
- Des Moines, IA
- Prime Time Healthcare Nursing
- 3x12 hrs, Days
- Referral Bonus
$2,624/week
Days
3x12
Referral Bonus
Above Average Pay
Posted 2 days ago
View job details for Labor & Delivery Nurse
Travel Contract
Labor & Delivery Nurse
- Des Moines, IA
- Coast Medical Service
- 3x12 hrs, Days
$2,613/week
Days
3x12
Above Average Pay
Posted 4 days ago
Verified
View job details for Labor & Delivery Nurse
Travel Contract
Labor & Delivery Nurse
- Des Moines, IA
- Focus Staff
- 3x12 hrs, Days
$2,612/week
Days
3x12
Above Average Pay
Posted 4 days ago
Verified
View job details for Labor & Delivery Nurse
Travel Contract
Labor & Delivery Nurse
- Des Moines, IA
- Ardor Health Solutions
- 3x12 hrs, Days
- Referral Bonus
$2,608/week
Days
3x12
Referral Bonus
Above Average Pay
Posted 2 days ago
Verified
View job details for Travel Nurse RN - OR - Operating Room
Travel Contract
Travel Nurse RN - OR - Operating Room
- Des Moines, IA
- Prime Time Healthcare Nursing
- 4x10 hrs, Days
- Referral Bonus
$2,607/week
Days
4x10
Referral Bonus
Above Average Pay
Posted 3 days ago
View job details for Travel Nurse RN - OR - Operating Room
Travel Contract
Travel Nurse RN - OR - Operating Room
- Des Moines, IA
- OneStaff Medical
- 4x10 hrs, Days
- Referral Bonus
$2,600/week
Days
4x10
Referral Bonus
Above Average Pay
Posted 4 days ago
View job details for Travel Nurse RN - OR - Operating Room
Travel Contract
Travel Nurse RN - OR - Operating Room
- Des Moines, IA
- AHS Staffing
- 4x10 hrs, Days
$2,599/week
Days
4x10
Above Average Pay
Posted 4 days ago
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Des Moines, IA Travel Nursing Jobs Salary Insights
Average Travel Registered Nurse Salary
$2,201/week
The average salary for a Registered Nurse in Des Moines, IA is $2,201 per week. This is 1% lower than the Iowa average of $2,222.
Last updated on May 17, 2026. Based on 3,613 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 Malone Healthcare - Nursing (17 jobs), Genie Healthcare (16 jobs), and TNAA TotalMed RN (16 jobs).
What hospitals in Des Moines currently have the most travel Travel Nursing job opportunities?
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 (205 jobs), Iowa Methodist Medical Center (123 jobs), and Select Specialty Hospital - Des Moines (6 jobs).
Does Vivian have any staff Nursing jobs?
Does Vivian have any staff Nursing jobs?
As of Monday, May 18th 2026, Vivian has 1 Staff Nursing jobs listed. These jobs pay $46 per hour on average, with the highest-paying job listed up to $46 per hour.
Does Vivian have any local contract Nursing jobs?
Does Vivian have any local contract Nursing jobs?
As of Monday, May 18th 2026, Vivian has 24 listings for local contract Nursing jobs. These jobs pay $56 per hour on average, and up to $74 per hour for the top-paying job listed.
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