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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
- Fusion Medical Staffing-Nursing
- 5x8 hrs, Days
- Referral Bonus
$2,368/week
Days
5x8
Referral Bonus
Above Average Pay
Posted 4 days ago
View job details for Emergency Room RN
Travel Contract
Emergency Room RN
- Des Moines, IA
- Access Healthcare
- 3x12 hrs, Nights
$2,359/week
Nights
3x12
Above Average Pay
Posted 10 days ago
Verified
View job details for Home Health RN
Travel Contract
Home Health RN
- Urbandale, IA
- Coast Medical Service
- 5x8 hrs, Days
$2,347/week
Days
5x8
Above Average Pay
Posted 6 days ago
View job details for Travel Nurse RN - Home Health
Travel Contract
Travel Nurse RN - Home Health
- Urbandale, IA
- Triage Staffing
- 5x8 hrs, Days
$2,337/week
Days
5x8
Above Average Pay
View job details for Travel Nurse RN - Home Health
Travel Contract
Travel Nurse RN - Home Health
- Urbandale, IA
- Healthcare Support
- 5x8 hrs, Days
- Referral Bonus
$2,335/week
Days
5x8
Referral Bonus
Above Average Pay
Posted 5 days ago
View job details for Emergency Department Registered Nurse
Travel Contract
Emergency Department Registered Nurse
- Des Moines, IA
- Voca Healthcare
- 3x12 hrs, Nights
$2,334/week
Nights
3x12
Above Average Pay
Posted 10 days ago
View job details for Emergency Room RN
Travel Contract
Emergency Room RN
- Des Moines, IA
- Epic Travel Staffing
- 3x12 hrs, Nights
$2,323/week
Nights
3x12
Above Average Pay
Posted 9 days ago
Verified
View job details for Electrophysiology Lab Registered Nurse
Travel Contract
Electrophysiology Lab Registered Nurse
- Des Moines, IA
- Triage Staffing
- 3x12 hrs, Days
$2,312/week
Days
3x12
Above Average Pay
Posted 5 days ago
View job details for Travel Nurse RN - PCU - Progressive Care Unit
Travel Contract
Travel Nurse RN - PCU - Progressive Care Unit
- Des Moines, IA
- Cross Country Nurses
- 3x12 hrs, Days
- Referral Bonus
$2,310/week
Days
3x12
Referral Bonus
Above Average Pay
View job details for Home Health RN
Travel Contract
Home Health RN
- Urbandale, IA
- Healthcare Support
- 5x8 hrs
- Referral Bonus
$2,304/week
5x8
Referral Bonus
Above Average Pay
Posted 6 days ago
View job details for Operating Room Registered Nurse
Travel Contract
Operating Room Registered Nurse
- Des Moines, IA
- Triage Staffing
- 3x12 hrs, Days
$2,293/week
Days
3x12
Above Average Pay
Posted 4 days ago
View job details for Travel Nurse RN - Med Surg
Travel Contract
Travel Nurse RN - Med Surg
- Des Moines, IA
- Prolink Region 4
- 3x12 hrs, Days
$2,281/week
Days
3x12
Above Average Pay
View job details for Travel Nurse RN - ED - Emergency Department
Travel Contract
Travel Nurse RN - ED - Emergency Department
- Des Moines, IA
- Junxion Med Staffing
- 3x12 hrs, Nights
- Referral Bonus
$2,280/week
Nights
3x12
Referral Bonus
Above Average Pay
Posted 10 days ago
View job details for Home Health RN
Travel Contract
Home Health RN
- Urbandale, IA
- Synergy Medical Staffing
- 5x8 hrs
- Referral Bonus
$2,277/week
5x8
Referral Bonus
Above Average Pay
Posted 6 days ago
View job details for Travel Nurse RN - ED - Emergency Department
Travel Contract
Travel Nurse RN - ED - Emergency Department
- Des Moines, IA
- Health Advocates Network - Nursing
- 3x12 hrs, Nights
$2,274/week
Nights
3x12
Above Average Pay
Posted 10 days ago
Verified
View job details for Travel Nurse RN - Med Surg / Telemetry
Travel Contract
Travel Nurse RN - Med Surg / Telemetry
- Des Moines, IA
- Prime Staffing
- 3x12 hrs, Nights
$2,262/week
Nights
3x12
Above Average Pay
Posted 12 days ago
View job details for Travel Nurse RN - Med Surg
Travel Contract
Travel Nurse RN - Med Surg
- Des Moines, IA
- Prime Staffing
- 3x12 hrs, Days
$2,261/week
Days
3x12
Above Average Pay
Posted 6 days ago
View job details for Emergency Room RN
Travel Contract
Emergency Room RN
- Des Moines, IA
- Premier Medical Staffing Services
- 3x12 hrs
$2,257/week
3x12
Above Average Pay
Posted 10 days ago
Verified
View job details for Emergency Room RN
Travel Contract
Emergency Room RN
- Des Moines, IA
- Jackson Nurse Professionals
- 3x12 hrs, Nights
$2,246/week
Nights
3x12
Above Average Pay
Posted 9 days ago
View job details for Emergency Room RN
Travel Contract
Emergency Room RN
- Des Moines, IA
- MedPro Healthcare Staffing
- 3x12 hrs, Nights
- Referral Bonus
$2,243/week
Nights
3x12
Referral Bonus
Above Average Pay
Posted 10 days ago
Verified
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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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