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View job details for OR RN
1 agency can help you get this contract
Travel Contract
OR RN
- West Des Moines, Iowa
- MercyOne West Des Moines Medical Center
- Genie Healthcare
UP TO $2,584/wk
Days
4x10
Above Average Pay
Posted 12 days ago
View job details for ICU RN
18 agencies can help you get this contract
Travel Contract
ICU RN
- West Des Moines, Iowa
- MercyOne West Des Moines Medical Center
- Prime Staffing and 17 others
UP TO $2,376/wk
Nights
3x12
Referral Bonus
Above Average Pay
Posted 5 hours ago
Verified
View job details for Med Surg Telemetry RN
19 agencies can help you get this contract
Travel Contract
Med Surg Telemetry RN
- West Des Moines, Iowa
- MercyOne West Des Moines Medical Center
- Mader MedX and 18 others
UP TO $2,332/wk
Days
3x12
Above Average Pay
Posted 5 hours ago
Verified
View job details for Med Surg RN
Travel Contract
Med Surg RN
- West Des Moines, IA
- Voca Healthcare
- 3x12 hrs, Days
$2,269/week
Days
3x12
View job details for Med Surg RN
Travel Contract
Med Surg RN
- West Des Moines, IA
- Voca Healthcare
- 3x12 hrs, Days
$2,269/week
Days
3x12
View job details for ICU RN
Travel Contract
ICU RN
- West Des Moines, IA
- FlexCare Nursing
- 3x12 hrs, Nights
$2,266/week
Nights
3x12
View job details for ER RN
Travel Contract
ER RN
- West Des Moines, IA
- MedPro Healthcare Staffing
- 3x12 hrs, Nights
- Referral Bonus
$2,245/week
Nights
3x12
Referral Bonus
Posted 4 days ago
Verified
View job details for Med Surg Telemetry RN
Travel Contract
Med Surg Telemetry RN
- West Des Moines, IA
- GrapeTree Medical Staffing
- 3x12 hrs, Days
- Referral Bonus
$2,218/week
Days
3x12
Referral Bonus
Posted 5 days ago
View job details for Med Surg Telemetry RN
Travel Contract
Med Surg Telemetry RN
- West Des Moines, IA
- FlexCare Nursing
- 3x12 hrs, Days
$2,216/week
Days
3x12
Posted 5 days ago
View job details for Travel Nurse RN - ED - Emergency Department
Travel Contract
Travel Nurse RN - ED - Emergency Department
- West Des Moines, IA
- Concentric Healthcare Staffing
- 3x12 hrs, Nights
$2,211/week
Nights
3x12
Posted 4 days ago
View job details for ER RN
Travel Contract
ER RN
- West Des Moines, IA
- Medical Talent
- 3x12 hrs, Nights
$2,188/week
Nights
3x12
Posted 4 days ago
View job details for Med Surg Telemetry RN
Travel Contract
Med Surg Telemetry RN
- West Des Moines, IA
- MedPro Healthcare Staffing
- 3x12 hrs, Days
- Referral Bonus
$2,187/week
Days
3x12
Referral Bonus
Verified
View job details for RN Medical/Surgical
Travel Contract
RN Medical/Surgical
- West Des Moines, IA
- MedPro Healthcare Staffing
- 3x12 hrs, Days
- Referral Bonus
$2,187/week
Days
3x12
Referral Bonus
Verified
View job details for Med Surg Telemetry RN
Travel Contract
Med Surg Telemetry RN
- West Des Moines, IA
- MedPro Healthcare Staffing
- 3x12 hrs, Days
- Referral Bonus
$2,187/week
Days
3x12
Referral Bonus
Posted 5 days ago
Verified
View job details for Med Surg / Telemetry RN
Travel Contract
Med Surg / Telemetry RN
- West Des Moines, IA
- MedPro Healthcare Staffing
- 3x12 hrs, Days
- Referral Bonus
$2,185/week
Days
3x12
Referral Bonus
Verified
View job details for Emergency Room RN
Travel Contract
Emergency Room RN
- West Des Moines, IA
- Cross Country Nurses
- 3x12 hrs, Nights
- Referral Bonus
$2,180/week
Nights
3x12
Referral Bonus
Posted 4 days ago
View job details for Travel Nurse RN - Med Surg / Telemetry
Travel Contract
Travel Nurse RN - Med Surg / Telemetry
- West Des Moines, IA
- Health Advocates Network - Nursing
- 3x12 hrs, Days
$2,178/week
Days
3x12
Verified
View job details for Travel Nurse RN - Med Surg
Travel Contract
Travel Nurse RN - Med Surg
- West Des Moines, IA
- Health Advocates Network - Nursing
- 3x12 hrs, Days
$2,178/week
Days
3x12
Verified
View job details for Med Surg Telemetry RN
Travel Contract
Med Surg Telemetry RN
- West Des Moines, IA
- Medical Talent
- 3x12 hrs, Days
$2,170/week
Days
3x12
Posted 5 days ago
View job details for RN Medical/Surgical
Travel Contract
RN Medical/Surgical
- West Des Moines, IA
- Medical Talent
- 3x12 hrs, Days
$2,170/week
Days
3x12
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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), AHS Staffing (54 jobs), and Voca Healthcare (53 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 (557 jobs), Iowa Methodist Medical Center (284 jobs), and Iowa Lutheran Hospital (126 jobs).
Does Vivian have any staff Nursing jobs?
Does Vivian have any staff Nursing jobs?
As of Monday, October 5th 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 Monday, October 5th 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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