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Travel Contract

ICU Registered Nurse

  • Des Moines, Iowa
  • MercyOne Des Moines Medical Center
  • Advantis Medical

UP TO $2,192/wk

Nights
3x12
Referral Bonus
Posted 18 hours ago
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2 agencies can help you get this contract
Travel Contract

ICU Registered Nurse

  • Des Moines, Iowa
  • MercyOne Des Moines Medical Center
  • Advantis Medical and 1 other

UP TO $2,171/wk

Days
3x12
Posted 18 hours ago
 Verified
View job details for RN Medical/Surgical Telemetry
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Travel Contract

RN Medical/Surgical Telemetry

  • Des Moines, Iowa
  • MercyOne Des Moines Medical Center
  • AHS Staffing and 21 others

UP TO $2,167/wk

3x12
Posted 18 hours ago
 Verified
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Travel Contract

ICU Registered Nurse

  • Des Moines, IA
  • Mader MedX
  • 4x12 hrs, Nights

$3,357/week

Nights
4x12
Above Average Pay
Apply now
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Travel Contract

Medical/Surgical Telemetry RN

  • Des Moines, IA
  • Mader MedX
  • 4x12 hrs, Nights

$3,227/week

Nights
4x12
Above Average Pay
Apply now
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Travel Contract

ICU Registered Nurse

  • Des Moines, IA
  • Prime Staffing
  • 4x12 hrs, Nights

$3,192/week

Nights
4x12
Above Average Pay
Apply now
Posted Today
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Travel Contract

Medical/Surgical Telemetry RN

  • Des Moines, IA
  • Mader MedX
  • 4x12 hrs, Nights

$3,175/week

Nights
4x12
Above Average Pay
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Travel Contract

ICU Registered Nurse

  • Des Moines, IA
  • Fastaff Travel Nursing
  • 4x12 hrs, Nights

$3,148/week

Nights
4x12
Above Average Pay
Apply now
View job details for ICU RN Flex Pool
Travel Contract

ICU RN Flex Pool

  • Des Moines, IA
  • Fastaff Travel Nursing
  • 4x12 hrs, Nights

$3,148/week

Nights
4x12
Above Average Pay
Apply now
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Travel Contract

ICU Registered Nurse

  • Des Moines, IA
  • Fastaff Travel Nursing
  • 4x12 hrs, Nights

$3,148/week

Nights
4x12
Above Average Pay
Apply now
View job details for ED RN
Travel Contract

ED RN

  • Des Moines, IA
  • Fastaff Travel Nursing
  • 4x12 hrs, Nights

$3,148/week

Nights
4x12
Above Average Pay
Apply now
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Travel Contract

Emergency Room RN

  • Des Moines, IA
  • Fastaff Travel Nursing
  • 4x12 hrs, Days

$3,148/week

Days
4x12
Above Average Pay
Apply now
Posted 6 days ago
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Travel Contract

ICU Registered Nurse

  • Des Moines, IA
  • Fastaff Travel Nursing
  • 4x12 hrs, Nights

$3,075/week

Nights
4x12
Above Average Pay
Apply now
View job details for ICU Registered Nurse
Travel Contract

ICU Registered Nurse

  • Des Moines, IA
  • Fastaff Travel Nursing
  • 4x12 hrs, Nights

$3,075/week

Nights
4x12
Above Average Pay
Apply now
View job details for ICU Registered Nurse
Travel Contract

ICU Registered Nurse

  • Des Moines, IA
  • Fastaff Travel Nursing
  • 4x12 hrs, Nights

$3,075/week

Nights
4x12
Above Average Pay
Apply now
View job details for ICU Flex Pool RN
Travel Contract

ICU Flex Pool RN

  • Des Moines, IA
  • Fastaff Travel Nursing
  • 4x12 hrs, Nights

$3,075/week

Nights
4x12
Above Average Pay
Apply now
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Travel Contract

ICU RN

  • Des Moines, IA
  • Fastaff Travel Nursing
  • 4x12 hrs, Nights

$3,075/week

Nights
4x12
Above Average Pay
Apply now
Posted 13 days ago
View job details for Travel Nurse RN - Med Surg / Telemetry
Travel Contract

Travel Nurse RN - Med Surg / Telemetry

  • Des Moines, IA
  • Fastaff Travel Nursing
  • 4x12 hrs, Nights

$3,021/week

Nights
4x12
Above Average Pay
Apply now
Posted 1 day ago
View job details for Medical/Surgical Telemetry RN
Travel Contract

Medical/Surgical Telemetry RN

  • West Des Moines, IA
  • Uniti Med
  • 3x12 hrs, Nights
  • Referral Bonus

$2,042/week

Nights
3x12
Referral Bonus
Apply now
 Verified
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Travel Contract

Medical/Surgical Telemetry RN

  • West Des Moines, IA
  • GQR Healthcare
  • 3x12 hrs, Nights

$2,042/week

Nights
3x12
Apply now
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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 Premier Medical Staffing Services (51 jobs), GQR Healthcare (50 jobs), and Focus Staff (49 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 (609 jobs), Iowa Methodist Medical Center (310 jobs), and Iowa Lutheran Hospital (32 jobs).

Does Vivian have any staff Nursing jobs?

As of Tuesday, August 18th 2026, Vivian has 1 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 Tuesday, August 18th 2026, Vivian has 87 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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