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View job details for Critical Care RN
Travel Contract

Critical Care RN

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

$2,201/week

Nights
3x12
Referral Bonus
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View job details for Travel Nurse RN - PCU - Progressive Care Unit
Travel Contract

Travel Nurse RN - PCU - Progressive Care Unit

  • Des Moines, IA
  • Malone Healthcare - Nursing
  • 3x12 hrs, Days
  • Referral Bonus

$2,200/week

Days
3x12
Referral Bonus
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Posted 13 days ago
View job details for Travel Nurse RN - Telemetry
Travel Contract

Travel Nurse RN - Telemetry

  • Des Moines, IA
  • Prolink Region 3
  • 3x12 hrs, Evenings

$2,200/week

Evenings
3x12
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Posted 1 day ago
View job details for Med/Surg Registered Nurse
Travel Contract

Med/Surg Registered Nurse

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

$2,190/week

Days
3x12
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Posted 5 days ago
View job details for Med/Surg Registered Nurse
Travel Contract

Med/Surg Registered Nurse

  • Des Moines, IA
  • Voca Healthcare
  • 3x12 hrs, Nights

$2,190/week

Nights
3x12
Apply now
Posted 5 days ago
View job details for Med/Surg Registered Nurse
Travel Contract

Med/Surg Registered Nurse

  • Des Moines, IA
  • Voca Healthcare
  • 3x12 hrs, Nights

$2,190/week

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

Medical-Surgical Telemetry RN

  • Des Moines, IA
  • IDR Healthcare
  • 3x12 hrs
  • Referral Bonus

$2,182/week

3x12
Referral Bonus
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View job details for Medical/Surgical Telemetry RN
Travel Contract

Medical/Surgical Telemetry RN

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

$2,182/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
  • Cross Country Nurses
  • 3x12 hrs, Nights
  • Referral Bonus

$2,180/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
  • MSSI
  • 3x12 hrs, Nights

$2,180/week

Nights
3x12
Apply now
View job details for Travel Nurse RN - Med Surg
Travel Contract

Travel Nurse RN - Med Surg

  • Des Moines, IA
  • Gifted Healthcare
  • 3x12 hrs, Nights
  • Referral Bonus

$2,178/week

Nights
3x12
Referral Bonus
Apply now
View job details for RN Medical/Surgical Telemetry
Travel Contract

RN Medical/Surgical Telemetry

  • Des Moines, IA
  • Epic Travel Staffing
  • 3x12 hrs, Nights

$2,176/week

Nights
3x12
Apply now
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View job details for Registered Nurse - Med/Surg Telemetry
Travel Contract

Registered Nurse - Med/Surg Telemetry

  • Des Moines, IA
  • Epic Travel Staffing
  • 3x12 hrs, Nights

$2,176/week

Nights
3x12
Apply now
 Verified
View job details for Travel Nurse RN - Telemetry
Travel Contract

Travel Nurse RN - Telemetry

  • Des Moines, IA
  • Malone Healthcare - Nursing
  • 3x12 hrs, Nights
  • Referral Bonus

$2,174/week

Nights
3x12
Referral Bonus
Apply now
View job details for Registered Nurse Med Surg Telemetry
Travel Contract

Registered Nurse Med Surg Telemetry

  • Des Moines, IA
  • Malone Healthcare - Nursing
  • 3x12 hrs, Days
  • Referral Bonus

$2,174/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
  • AHS Staffing
  • 3x12 hrs, Nights

$2,168/week

Nights
3x12
Apply now
View job details for Travel Nurse RN - Long Term Acute Care
Travel Contract

Travel Nurse RN - Long Term Acute Care

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

$2,163/week

Nights
3x12
Referral Bonus
Apply now
Posted Today
View job details for Travel Nurse RN - Long Term Acute Care
Travel Contract

Travel Nurse RN - Long Term Acute Care

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

$2,163/week

Days
3x12
Referral Bonus
Apply now
View job details for Travel Nurse RN - Med Surg / Telemetry
Travel Contract

Travel Nurse RN - Med Surg / Telemetry

  • Des Moines, IA
  • Health Advocates Network - Nursing
  • 3x12 hrs, Nights

$2,159/week

Nights
3x12
Apply now
 Verified
View job details for Travel Nurse RN - Med Surg / Telemetry
Travel Contract

Travel Nurse RN - Med Surg / Telemetry

  • Des Moines, IA
  • Health Advocates Network - Nursing
  • 3x12 hrs, Nights

$2,159/week

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

Average Travel Registered Nurse Salary

$2,239/week

The average salary for a Registered Nurse in Des Moines, IA is $2,239 per week. This is equal to the Iowa average

Last updated on March 31, 2026. Based on 4,047 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 (37 jobs), Access Healthcare (13 jobs), and Olaro (12 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 (136 jobs), Iowa Methodist Medical Center (31 jobs), and Iowa Lutheran Hospital (20 jobs).

Does Vivian have any staff Nursing jobs?

As of Thursday, April 2nd 2026, Vivian has 5 Staff Nursing jobs listed. These jobs pay $41 per hour on average, with the highest-paying job listed up to $46 per hour.

Does Vivian have any local contract Nursing jobs?

As of Thursday, April 2nd 2026, Vivian has 18 listings for local contract Nursing jobs. These jobs pay $52 per hour on average, and up to $60 per hour for the top-paying job listed.

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