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Des Moines, IA Travel Nursing Jobs
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View job details for ER RN
7 agencies can help you get this contract
Travel Contract
ER RN
- Des Moines, Iowa
- MercyOne Des Moines Medical Center
- Mader MedX and 6 others
UP TO $3,338/wk
Nights
4x12
Above Average Pay
Posted 2 hours ago
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View job details for RN Emergency Room
2 agencies can help you get this contract
Travel Contract
RN Emergency Room
- Des Moines, Iowa
- MercyOne Des Moines Medical Center
- Mader MedX and 1 other
UP TO $3,286/wk
Days
4x12
Above Average Pay
Posted 2 hours ago
View job details for Emergency Room RN
31 agencies can help you get this contract
Travel Contract
Emergency Room RN
- Des Moines, Iowa
- MercyOne Des Moines Medical Center
- Mader MedX and 30 others
UP TO $3,081/wk
Nights
4x12
Above Average Pay
Posted 2 hours ago
Verified
View job details for ICU RN
27 agencies can help you get this contract
Travel Contract
ICU RN
- Des Moines, Iowa
- MercyOne Des Moines Medical Center
- Prime Staffing and 26 others
UP TO $3,075/wk
Nights
4x12
Above Average Pay
Posted 2 hours ago
Verified
View job details for Emergency Room RN
34 agencies can help you get this contract
Travel Contract
Emergency Room RN
- Des Moines, Iowa
- MercyOne Des Moines Medical Center
- Mader MedX and 33 others
UP TO $3,075/wk
Nights
4x12
Above Average Pay
Posted 2 hours ago
Verified
View job details for Electrophysiology Lab RN
Travel Contract
Electrophysiology Lab RN
- Des Moines, IA
- Daisy Medical Staffing
- 4x10 hrs, Days
- Referral Bonus
$2,794/week
Days
4x10
Referral Bonus
Above Average Pay
Posted 13 days ago
View job details for OR RN
Travel Contract
OR RN
- Des Moines, IA
- AHS Staffing
- 5x8 hrs, Days
$2,792/week
Days
5x8
Above Average Pay
Verified
View job details for OR RN
Travel Contract
OR RN
- Des Moines, IA
- AHS Staffing
- 5x8 hrs, Days
$2,792/week
Days
5x8
Above Average Pay
Verified
View job details for Electrophysiology Lab RN
Travel Contract
Electrophysiology Lab RN
- Des Moines, IA
- TotalMed RN
- 4x10 hrs, Days
- Referral Bonus
$2,788/week
Days
4x10
Referral Bonus
Above Average Pay
Posted 12 days ago
View job details for OR RN
Travel Contract
OR RN
- Des Moines, IA
- Voca Healthcare
- 3x12 hrs, Days
$2,782/week
Days
3x12
Above Average Pay
Posted 9 days ago
Verified
View job details for Electrophysiology Lab RN
Travel Contract
Electrophysiology Lab RN
- Des Moines, IA
- Skyline Med Staff Home Health
- 4x10 hrs, Days
- Referral Bonus
$2,774/week
Days
4x10
Referral Bonus
Above Average Pay
Posted 13 days ago
Verified
View job details for Progressive Care Unit RN
Travel Contract
Progressive Care Unit RN
- Des Moines, IA
- Medical Solutions
- 4x12 hrs, Nights
- Referral Bonus
$2,773/week
Nights
4x12
Referral Bonus
Above Average Pay
Posted 4 days ago
View job details for OR RN
Travel Contract
OR RN
- Des Moines, IA
- Advantis Medical
- 5x8 hrs, Rotating
- Referral Bonus
$2,773/week
Rotating
5x8
Referral Bonus
Above Average Pay
Verified
View job details for Travel Nurse RN - Cardiac Cath Lab
Travel Contract
Travel Nurse RN - Cardiac Cath Lab
- Des Moines, IA
- TRS Healthcare
- 3x12 hrs, Days
$2,761/week
Days
3x12
Above Average Pay
Posted 3 days ago
Verified
View job details for OR RN
Travel Contract
OR RN
- Des Moines, IA
- Daisy Medical Staffing
- 4x10 hrs, Rotating
- Referral Bonus
$2,754/week
Rotating
4x10
Referral Bonus
Above Average Pay
View job details for Electrophysiology Lab RN
Travel Contract
Electrophysiology Lab RN
- Des Moines, IA
- Travel Nurses, Inc.
- 5x8 hrs
$2,744/week
5x8
Above Average Pay
Posted 13 days ago
Verified
View job details for Travel Nurse RN - OR - Operating Room
Travel Contract
Travel Nurse RN - OR - Operating Room
- Des Moines, IA
- ALOIS Healthcare
- 3x12 hrs, Days
$2,737/week
Days
3x12
Above Average Pay
Verified
View job details for Labor & Delivery RN
Travel Contract
Labor & Delivery RN
- Des Moines, IA
- AHS Staffing
- 5x8 hrs, Nights
$2,731/week
Nights
5x8
Above Average Pay
Verified
View job details for Med/Surg RN
Travel Contract
Med/Surg RN
- Des Moines, IA
- Medical Solutions
- 4x12 hrs, Nights
- Referral Bonus
$2,721/week
Nights
4x12
Referral Bonus
Above Average Pay
View job details for OR RN
Travel Contract
OR RN
- Des Moines, IA
- Skyline Med Staff Nursing
- 4x10 hrs, Days
- Referral Bonus
$2,714/week
Days
4x10
Referral Bonus
Above Average Pay
Verified
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Des Moines, IA Travel Nursing Jobs Salary Insights
Average Travel Registered Nurse Salary
$2,321/week
The average salary for a Registered Nurse in Des Moines, IA is $2,321 per week. This is 2% higher than the Iowa average of $2,265.
Last updated on October 3, 2026. Based on 10,796 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 (55 jobs), Premier Medical Staffing Services (55 jobs), and Voca Healthcare (54 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 (578 jobs), Iowa Methodist Medical Center (288 jobs), and Iowa Lutheran Hospital (127 jobs).
Does Vivian have any staff Nursing jobs?
Does Vivian have any staff Nursing jobs?
As of Sunday, October 4th 2026, Vivian has 2 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?
Does Vivian have any local contract Nursing jobs?
As of Sunday, October 4th 2026, Vivian has 75 listings for local contract Nursing jobs. These jobs pay $54 per hour on average, and up to $73 per hour for the top-paying job listed.
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