How much do travel Travel Nursing jobs pay in Des Moines?

For jobs available on Vivian as of Wednesday, August 19th 2026, the average weekly salary for a Travel Nurse in Des Moines is $2,287 but can pay up to $3,567 per week.

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Des Moines, IA Travel Nursing Jobs

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Travel Contract

Med/Surg RN

Des Moines, IA
GHR Healthcare - Travel
3x12 hrs, Days

$2,167/week

Days

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Travel Contract

Med/Surg RN

Des Moines, IA
GHR Healthcare - Travel
3x12 hrs, Days

$2,167/week

Days

3x12

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Travel Contract

Medical Surgical Telemetry RN

Des Moines, IA
GHR Healthcare - Travel
3x12 hrs, Nights

$2,167/week

Nights

3x12

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Posted 8 days ago

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Travel Contract

Medical/Surgical Telemetry RN

Des Moines, IA
GHR Healthcare - Travel Division
3x12 hrs

$2,167/week

3x12

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Travel Contract

Med/Surg Telemetry RN

Des Moines, IA
GHR Healthcare - Travel Division
3x12 hrs

$2,167/week

3x12

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Travel Contract

Med/Surg Telemetry RN

Des Moines, IA
GHR Healthcare - Travel Division
3x12 hrs

$2,167/week

3x12

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View job details for Travel Nurse RN - ED - Emergency Department

Travel Contract

Travel Nurse RN - ED - Emergency Department

Des Moines, IA
TRS Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Days

$2,134/week

Days

3x12

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Posted 12 days ago

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Travel Contract

Travel Nurse RN - ICU - Intensive Care Unit

Des Moines, IA
TRS Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Nights

$2,134/week

Nights

3x12

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Travel Contract

Travel Nurse RN - ICU - Intensive Care Unit

Des Moines, IA
TRS Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Nights

$2,134/week

Nights

3x12

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Travel Contract

Travel Nurse RN - ED - Emergency Department

Des Moines, IA
TRS Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Nights

$2,134/week

Nights

3x12

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Travel Contract

Travel Nurse RN - Labor and Delivery

Des Moines, IA
TRS Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Nights

$2,134/week

Nights

3x12

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Travel Contract

Travel Nurse RN - Labor and Delivery

Des Moines, IA
TRS Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Days

$2,134/week

Days

3x12

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Travel Contract

Travel Nurse RN - Labor and Delivery

Des Moines, IA
TRS Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Days

$2,134/week

Days

3x12

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Travel Contract

Travel Nurse RN - Labor and Delivery

Des Moines, IA
TRS Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Days

$2,134/week

Days

3x12

Apply now

Verified

View job details for Travel Nurse RN - ICU - Intensive Care Unit

Travel Contract

Travel Nurse RN - ICU - Intensive Care Unit

Des Moines, IA
TRS Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Nights

$2,134/week

Nights

3x12

Apply now

Verified

View job details for Travel Nurse RN - ICU - Intensive Care Unit

Travel Contract

Travel Nurse RN - ICU - Intensive Care Unit

Des Moines, IA
TRS Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Nights

$2,134/week

Nights

3x12

Apply now

Verified

View job details for Travel Nurse RN - ICU - Intensive Care Unit

Travel Contract

Travel Nurse RN - ICU - Intensive Care Unit

Des Moines, IA
TRS Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Nights

$2,134/week

Nights

3x12

Apply now

Verified

View job details for Travel Nurse RN - ICU - Intensive Care Unit

Travel Contract

Travel Nurse RN - ICU - Intensive Care Unit

Des Moines, IA
TRS Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Nights

$2,134/week

Nights

3x12

Apply now

Verified

View job details for Medical/Surgical Telemetry RN

Travel Contract

Medical/Surgical Telemetry RN

Des Moines, IA
Prime Staffing
3x12 hrs

$2,134/week

3x12

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View job details for RN Medical/Surgical Telemetry

Travel Contract

RN Medical/Surgical Telemetry

Des Moines, IA
Prime Staffing
3x12 hrs

$2,134/week

3x12

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Des Moines, IA Travel Nursing Jobs Salary Insights

Average Travel Registered Nurse Salary

$2,206/week

The average salary for a Registered Nurse in Des Moines, IA is $2,206 per week. This is 1% higher than the Iowa average of $2,188.

Last updated on August 17, 2026. Based on 11,158 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 GQR Healthcare (53 jobs), Uniti Med (50 jobs), and Premier Medical Staffing Services (48 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 (589 jobs), Iowa Methodist Medical Center (307 jobs), and Blank Children's Hospital (23 jobs).

Does Vivian have any staff Nursing jobs?

As of Wednesday, August 19th 2026, Vivian has 0 Staff Nursing jobs listed. These jobs pay $0 per hour on average, with the highest-paying job listed up to $0 per hour.

Does Vivian have any local contract Nursing jobs?

As of Wednesday, August 19th 2026, Vivian has 79 listings for local contract Nursing jobs. These jobs pay $53 per hour on average, and up to $73 per hour for the top-paying job listed.

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