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View job details for Observation Unit RN
4 agencies can help you get this contract
Travel Contract

Observation Unit RN

  • Cedar Rapids, Iowa
  • Mercy Medical Center
  • PRN Healthcare and 3 others

UP TO $2,203/wk

Nights
3x12
Posted 38 minutes ago
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View job details for Med Surg/Telemetry RN
11 agencies can help you get this contract
Travel Contract

Med Surg/Telemetry RN

  • Dubuque, Iowa
  • UnityPoint Health - Finley
  • FlexCare Nursing and 10 others

UP TO $2,194/wk

Nights
3x12
Posted 7 hours ago
 Verified
View job details for Medical Surgical Telemetry RN
3 agencies can help you get this contract
Travel Contract

Medical Surgical Telemetry RN

  • West Burlington, Iowa
  • Great River Medical Center
  • TotalMed RN and 2 others

UP TO $2,186/wk

Nights
3x12
Referral Bonus
Posted 7 hours ago
 Verified
View job details for RN Sports Med Clinic
1 agency can help you get this contract
Travel Contract

RN Sports Med Clinic

  • Bettendorf, Iowa
  • MercyOne Genesis Orthopedics Care
  • Host Healthcare

UP TO $2,185/wk

Days
5x8
Referral Bonus
Posted 7 hours ago
View job details for Med Surg/Telemetry RN
2 agencies can help you get this contract
Travel Contract

Med Surg/Telemetry RN

  • Fort Dodge, Iowa
  • UnityPoint Health - Fort Dodge
  • Medical Solutions and 1 other

UP TO $2,176/wk

Nights
3x12
Referral Bonus
Posted 7 hours ago
View job details for Rehab RN
23 agencies can help you get this contract
Travel Contract

Rehab RN

  • Coralville, Iowa
  • University of Iowa Health Network Rehabilitation Hospital
  • Prime Time Healthcare Nursing and 22 others

UP TO $2,337/wk

Days
3x12
Referral Bonus
Posted 10 hours ago
 Verified
View job details for Med Surg / Telemetry RN
2 agencies can help you get this contract
Travel Contract

Med Surg / Telemetry RN

  • Fort Madison, Iowa
  • Fort Madison
  • Uniti Med and 1 other

UP TO $2,167/wk

3x12
Posted 7 hours ago
 Verified
View job details for Medical/Surgical Telemetry RN
8 agencies can help you get this contract
Travel Contract

Medical/Surgical Telemetry RN

  • Des Moines, Iowa
  • MercyOne Des Moines Medical Center
  • TRS Healthcare and 7 others

UP TO $2,167/wk

3x12
Posted 7 hours ago
 Verified
View job details for Labor and Delivery RN
2 agencies can help you get this contract
Travel Contract

Labor and Delivery RN

  • Des Moines, Iowa
  • MercyOne Des Moines Medical Center
  • Uniti Med and 1 other

UP TO $2,166/wk

Days
3x12
Posted 7 hours ago
 Verified
View job details for Travel Nurse RN - Med Surg
1 agency can help you get this contract
Travel Contract

Travel Nurse RN - Med Surg

  • Des Moines, Iowa
  • MercyOne Des Moines Medical Center
  • Health Advocates Network - Nursing

UP TO $2,159/wk

Days
3x12
Posted 7 hours ago
 Verified
View job details for Medical-Surgical Telemetry RN
2 agencies can help you get this contract
Travel Contract

Medical-Surgical Telemetry RN

  • Des Moines, Iowa
  • MercyOne Des Moines Medical Center
  • Health Advocates Network - Nursing and 1 other

UP TO $2,183/wk

Nights
3x12
Posted 7 hours ago
 Verified
View job details for Rehab RN
4 agencies can help you get this contract
Travel Contract

Rehab RN

  • Coralville, Iowa
  • University of Iowa Health Network Rehabilitation Hospital
  • Uniti Med and 3 others

UP TO $2,153/wk

Nights
3x12
Referral Bonus
Posted 10 hours ago
 Verified
View job details for Med Surg/Telemetry RN
9 agencies can help you get this contract
Travel Contract

Med Surg/Telemetry RN

  • Fort Dodge, Iowa
  • UnityPoint Health - Fort Dodge
  • FlexCare Nursing and 8 others

UP TO $2,141/wk

Nights
3x12
Referral Bonus
Posted 7 hours ago
 Verified
View job details for ED RN
4 agencies can help you get this contract
Travel Contract

ED RN

  • Mason City, Iowa
  • MercyOne North Iowa Medical Center
  • Uniti Med and 3 others

UP TO $2,130/wk

3x12
Referral Bonus
Posted 7 hours ago
 Verified
View job details for LTC/SNF RN
15 agencies can help you get this contract
Travel Contract

LTC/SNF RN

  • Davenport, Iowa
  • Good Samaritan Society
  • MedPro Healthcare Staffing and 14 others

UP TO $2,104/wk

Days
3x12
Posted 1 hour ago
 Verified
View job details for Emergency Department RN
2 agencies can help you get this contract
Travel Contract

Emergency Department RN

  • Davenport, Iowa
  • Genesis Medical Center East, Davenport
  • TotalMed RN and 1 other

UP TO $2,100/wk

3x12
Referral Bonus
Posted 7 hours ago
View job details for ICU Registered Nurse
1 agency can help you get this contract
Travel Contract

ICU Registered Nurse

  • Dubuque, Iowa
  • MercyOne Des Moines Medical Center
  • CoreMedical Group

UP TO $2,100/wk

3x12
Referral Bonus
View job details for Medical-Surgical Telemetry RN
3 agencies can help you get this contract
Travel Contract

Medical-Surgical Telemetry RN

  • Mason City, Iowa
  • MercyOne North Iowa Medical Center
  • Medical Solutions and 2 others

UP TO $2,095/wk

Nights
3x12
View job details for ICU Registered Nurse
2 agencies can help you get this contract
Travel Contract

ICU Registered Nurse

  • Des Moines, Iowa
  • MercyOne Des Moines Medical Center
  • Uniti Med and 1 other

UP TO $2,084/wk

Days
3x12
Posted 7 hours ago
 Verified
View job details for Medical/Surgical Telemetry RN
2 agencies can help you get this contract
Travel Contract

Medical/Surgical Telemetry RN

  • West Des Moines, Iowa
  • MercyOne West Des Moines Medical Center
  • Uniti Med and 1 other

UP TO $2,007/wk

Nights
3x12
Posted 7 hours ago
 Verified
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Iowa Travel Nursing Jobs Salary Insights

Average Travel Registered Nurse Salary

$2,247/week

The average salary for a Registered Nurse in Iowa is $2,247 per week. This is 2% higher than the US average of $2,200.

Last updated on September 28, 2026. Based on 7,278 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.

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Iowa Travel Nursing Jobs FAQs

What are the best agencies for Travel Nursing jobs in Iowa?

The agencies on Vivian that currently have the most Travel Nursing jobs in Iowa are Malone Healthcare - Nursing (172 jobs), AHS Staffing (167 jobs), and Medical Solutions (152 jobs).

What are the Registered Nurse licensing requirements in Iowa?

You can find out the RN licensing and renewal requirements for new or experienced registered nurses at our Iowa RN Licensing guide.

What hospitals in Iowa currently have the most travel Travel Nursing job opportunities?

The hospitals on Vivian that currently have the most Travel Nursing jobs in Iowa are MercyOne Des Moines Medical Center (558 jobs), Iowa Methodist Medical Center (302 jobs), and UnityPoint Health - St. Lukes (294 jobs).

Does Vivian have any staff Nursing jobs?

As of Monday, September 28th 2026, Vivian has 39 Staff Nursing jobs listed. These jobs pay $46 per hour on average, with the highest-paying job listed up to $51 per hour.

Does Vivian have any local contract Nursing jobs?

As of Monday, September 28th 2026, Vivian has 182 listings for local contract Nursing jobs. These jobs pay $55 per hour on average, and up to $78 per hour for the top-paying job listed.

Is Iowa a Nurse Licensure Compact State (NLC)?

Yes, Iowa is a Nurse Licensure Compact State (NLC).

How much does obtaining a nursing license in Iowa cost?

Cost to obtain a nursing license in Iowa varies from $143-$169.

How often do you need to renew your nursing license in Iowa?

Nursing license needs to be renewed every three years.

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