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View job details for Med Surg RN
Travel Contract

Med Surg RN

  • Des Moines, IA
  • TotalMed RN
  • 4x12 hrs, Nights
  • Referral Bonus

$2,766/week

Nights
4x12
Referral Bonus
Above Average Pay
Apply now
Posted 6 days ago
View job details for RN Medical / Surgical / Telemetry
Travel Contract

RN Medical / Surgical / Telemetry

  • Des Moines, IA
  • FlexCare Nursing
  • 4x12 hrs, Nights

$2,765/week

Nights
4x12
Above Average Pay
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Posted 13 days ago
View job details for Med Surg RN
Travel Contract

Med Surg RN

  • Des Moines, IA
  • Focus Staff
  • 4x12 hrs, Nights

$2,765/week

Nights
4x12
Above Average Pay
Apply now
Posted 2 days ago
 Verified
View job details for Med Surg/Telemetry RN
Travel Contract

Med Surg/Telemetry RN

  • Des Moines, IA
  • Focus Staff
  • 4x12 hrs, Days

$2,765/week

Days
4x12
Above Average Pay
Apply now
Posted 7 days ago
 Verified
View job details for Travel Nurse RN - OR - Operating Room
Travel Contract

Travel Nurse RN - OR - Operating Room

  • Des Moines, IA
  • Cross Country Nurses
  • 4x10 hrs
  • Referral Bonus

$2,750/week

4x10
Referral Bonus
Above Average Pay
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View job details for OR RN
Travel Contract

OR RN

  • Des Moines, IA
  • Anders Group
  • 4x10 hrs, Rotating
  • Referral Bonus

$2,739/week

Rotating
4x10
Referral Bonus
Above Average Pay
Apply now
 Verified
View job details for OR RN
Travel Contract

OR RN

  • Des Moines, IA
  • TotalMed RN
  • 4x10 hrs, Days
  • Referral Bonus

$2,734/week

Days
4x10
Referral Bonus
Above Average Pay
Apply now
View job details for Med Surg/Telemetry RN
Travel Contract

Med Surg/Telemetry RN

  • Des Moines, IA
  • Focus Staff
  • 4x12 hrs, Nights

$2,731/week

Nights
4x12
Above Average Pay
Apply now
Posted 2 days ago
 Verified
View job details for Travel Nurse RN - Float ICU - Intensive Care Unit
Travel Contract

Travel Nurse RN - Float ICU - Intensive Care Unit

  • Des Moines, IA
  • ADN Healthcare
  • 3x12 hrs, Nights
  • Referral Bonus

$2,723/week

Nights
3x12
Referral Bonus
Above Average Pay
Apply now
View job details for Travel Nurse RN - ICU - Intensive Care Unit
Travel Contract

Travel Nurse RN - ICU - Intensive Care Unit

  • Des Moines, IA
  • ADN Healthcare
  • 3x12 hrs, Nights
  • Referral Bonus

$2,723/week

Nights
3x12
Referral Bonus
Above Average Pay
Apply now
View job details for OR RN
Travel Contract

OR RN

  • Des Moines, IA
  • Access Healthcare
  • 3x12 hrs, Days

$2,722/week

Days
3x12
Above Average Pay
Apply now
 Verified
View job details for Med Surg/Telemetry RN
Travel Contract

Med Surg/Telemetry RN

  • Des Moines, IA
  • MedPro Healthcare Staffing
  • 4x12 hrs
  • Referral Bonus

$2,718/week

4x12
Referral Bonus
Above Average Pay
Apply now
Posted 2 days ago
 Verified
View job details for Med Surg/Telemetry RN
Travel Contract

Med Surg/Telemetry RN

  • Des Moines, IA
  • MedPro Healthcare Staffing
  • 4x12 hrs, Days
  • Referral Bonus

$2,718/week

Days
4x12
Referral Bonus
Above Average Pay
Apply now
Posted 7 days ago
 Verified
View job details for Med Surg RN
Travel Contract

Med Surg RN

  • Des Moines, IA
  • MedPro Healthcare Staffing
  • 4x12 hrs, Nights
  • Referral Bonus

$2,718/week

Nights
4x12
Referral Bonus
Above Average Pay
Apply now
 Verified
View job details for Travel Nurse RN - ED - Emergency Department
Travel Contract

Travel Nurse RN - ED - Emergency Department

  • Des Moines, IA
  • ADN Healthcare
  • 3x12 hrs, Nights
  • Referral Bonus

$2,684/week

Nights
3x12
Referral Bonus
Above Average Pay
Apply now
View job details for Travel Nurse RN - ED - Emergency Department
Travel Contract

Travel Nurse RN - ED - Emergency Department

  • Des Moines, IA
  • ADN Healthcare
  • 3x12 hrs, Days
  • Referral Bonus

$2,684/week

Days
3x12
Referral Bonus
Above Average Pay
Apply now
View job details for Travel Nurse RN - ED - Emergency Department
Travel Contract

Travel Nurse RN - ED - Emergency Department

  • Des Moines, IA
  • ADN Healthcare
  • 3x12 hrs, Nights
  • Referral Bonus

$2,684/week

Nights
3x12
Referral Bonus
Above Average Pay
Apply now
View job details for Travel Nurse RN - Med Surg / Telemetry
Travel Contract

Travel Nurse RN - Med Surg / Telemetry

  • Des Moines, IA
  • ADN Healthcare
  • 3x12 hrs, Nights
  • Referral Bonus

$2,684/week

Nights
3x12
Referral Bonus
Above Average Pay
Apply now
View job details for Travel Nurse RN - Med Surg / Telemetry
Travel Contract

Travel Nurse RN - Med Surg / Telemetry

  • Des Moines, IA
  • ADN Healthcare
  • 3x12 hrs, Nights
  • Referral Bonus

$2,684/week

Nights
3x12
Referral Bonus
Above Average Pay
Apply now
View job details for Travel Nurse RN - Med Surg / Telemetry
Travel Contract

Travel Nurse RN - Med Surg / Telemetry

  • Des Moines, IA
  • ADN Healthcare
  • 3x12 hrs, Nights
  • Referral Bonus

$2,684/week

Nights
3x12
Referral Bonus
Above Average Pay
Apply now
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Des Moines, IA Travel Nursing Jobs Salary Insights

Average Travel Registered Nurse Salary

$2,324/week

The average salary for a Registered Nurse in Des Moines, IA is $2,324 per week. This is 3% higher than the Iowa average of $2,257.

Last updated on October 1, 2026. Based on 9,831 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 Premier Medical Staffing Services (57 jobs), AHS Staffing (56 jobs), and Malone Healthcare - Nursing (54 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 (586 jobs), Iowa Methodist Medical Center (274 jobs), and Iowa Lutheran Hospital (130 jobs).

Does Vivian have any staff Nursing jobs?

As of Friday, October 2nd 2026, Vivian has 4 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?

As of Friday, October 2nd 2026, Vivian has 71 listings for local contract Nursing jobs. These jobs pay $55 per hour on average, and up to $75 per hour for the top-paying job listed.

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