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View job details for Registered Nurse - Med Surg/Telemetry
Travel Contract
Registered Nurse - Med Surg/Telemetry
- Des Moines, IA
- Stability Healthcare
- 3x12 hrs, Nights
$2,079/week
Nights
3x12
Verified
View job details for Medical/Surgical Telemetry RN
Travel Contract
Medical/Surgical Telemetry RN
- Des Moines, IA
- Stability Healthcare
- 3x12 hrs, Nights
$2,079/week
Nights
3x12
Verified
View job details for RN Medical Surgical Telemetry
Travel Contract
RN Medical Surgical Telemetry
- Des Moines, IA
- Stability Healthcare
- 3x12 hrs, Days
$2,079/week
Days
3x12
Posted 9 days ago
Verified
View job details for RN – LTC/SNF
Travel Contract
RN – LTC/SNF
- Indianola, IA
- Leaderstat - Post Acute
- 3x12 hrs, Nights
$1,331/week
Nights
3x12
Verified
View job details for Critical Care RN
Travel Contract
Critical Care RN
- Des Moines, IA
- CrossMed
- 3x12 hrs, Nights
- Referral Bonus
$1,246/week
Nights
3x12
Referral Bonus
View job details for Cardiac Med-Surg Telemetry RN
Travel Contract
Cardiac Med-Surg Telemetry RN
- Des Moines, IA
- CrossMed
- 3x12 hrs, Nights
- Referral Bonus
$1,246/week
Nights
3x12
Referral Bonus
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View job details for Interim Labor & Delivery Nurse Manager
Travel Contract
Interim Labor & Delivery Nurse Manager
- Des Moines, IA
- Trinity Health FirstChoice
- 5x8 hrs, Days
$5,050/week
Days
5x8
View job details for Travel Nurse RN - Manager
Travel Contract
Travel Nurse RN - Manager
- Cherokee, IA
- American Consultants
- 5x8 hrs, Days
- Referral Bonus
$4,246/week
Days
5x8
Referral Bonus
View job details for CVOR Open Heart Registered Nurse
Travel Contract
CVOR Open Heart Registered Nurse
- Iowa City, IA
- Cross Country Nurses
- 4x10 hrs, Days
- Referral Bonus
$3,990/week
Days
4x10
Referral Bonus
Posted 1 day ago
View job details for Travel Nurse RN - CVOR
Travel Contract
Travel Nurse RN - CVOR
- Iowa City, IA
- Cross Country Nurses
- 5x8 hrs, Evenings
- Referral Bonus
$3,990/week
Evenings
5x8
Referral Bonus
Posted 1 day ago
View job details for Travel Nurse RN - CVICU
Travel Contract
Travel Nurse RN - CVICU
- Massachusetts, MA
- U.S. Nursing
- 5x12 hrs, Days, Evenings, Nights, Flexible
$7,000/week
Days
Evenings
Nights
Flexible
Posted 1 day ago
View job details for Travel Nurse RN - Endoscopy
Travel Contract
Travel Nurse RN - Endoscopy
- Massachusetts, MA
- U.S. Nursing
- 5x12 hrs, Days, Evenings, Nights, Flexible
$7,000/week
Days
Evenings
Nights
Flexible
Posted 1 day ago
View job details for Travel Nurse RN - NICU - Neonatal Intensive Care
Travel Contract
Travel Nurse RN - NICU - Neonatal Intensive Care
- Massachusetts, MA
- U.S. Nursing
- 5x12 hrs, Days, Evenings, Nights, Flexible
$6,850/week
Days
Evenings
Nights
Flexible
Posted 1 day ago
View job details for Travel Nurse Level IV RN - Vascular Access
Travel Contract
Travel Nurse Level IV RN - Vascular Access
- Wichita, KS
- Continuum
- 5x12 hrs, Days, Nights
$6,300/week
Days
Nights
5x12

Des Moines, IA Travel Nursing Jobs Salary Insights
Average Travel Registered Nurse Salary
$2,143/week
The average salary for a Registered Nurse in Des Moines, IA is $2,143 per week. This is 2% lower than the Iowa average of $2,189.
Last updated on July 3, 2026. Based on 9,452 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 Trustaff (47 jobs), GQR Healthcare (38 jobs), and Uniti Med (36 jobs).
Does Vivian have any staff Nursing jobs?
Does Vivian have any staff Nursing jobs?
As of Friday, July 3rd 2026, Vivian has 3 Staff Nursing jobs listed. These jobs pay $48 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 Friday, July 3rd 2026, Vivian has 64 listings for local contract Nursing jobs. These jobs pay $52 per hour on average, and up to $65 per hour for the top-paying job listed.
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