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View job details for Travel Nurse RN - OR - Operating Room
Travel Contract

Travel Nurse RN - OR - Operating Room

  • Des Moines, IA
  • Fusion Medical Staffing-Nursing
  • 5x8 hrs, Days
  • Referral Bonus

$2,368/week

Days
5x8
Referral Bonus
Above Average Pay
Apply now
Posted 2 days ago
View job details for Operating Room Registered Nurse
Travel Contract

Operating Room Registered Nurse

  • Des Moines, IA
  • GetMed Staffing, Inc.
  • 4x10 hrs, Flexible

$2,367/week

Flexible
4x10
Above Average Pay
Apply now
Posted Today
View job details for Travel Nurse RN - ICU - Intensive Care Unit
Travel Contract

Travel Nurse RN - ICU - Intensive Care Unit

  • Des Moines, IA
  • LeaderStat
  • 3x12 hrs
  • Referral Bonus

$2,366/week

3x12
Referral Bonus
Above Average Pay
Apply now
View job details for Operating Room Nurse
Travel Contract

Operating Room Nurse

  • Dubuque, IA
  • Arrow Healthcare Staffing
  • 5x8 hrs, Days
  • Referral Bonus

$2,366/week

Days
5x8
Referral Bonus
Above Average Pay
Apply now
Posted Today
View job details for Operating Room Nurse
Travel Contract

Operating Room Nurse

  • Waterloo, IA
  • Arrow Healthcare Staffing
  • 5x8 hrs, Days
  • Referral Bonus

$2,366/week

Days
5x8
Referral Bonus
Above Average Pay
Apply now
Posted 1 day ago
View job details for Travel Nurse RN - Oncology
Travel Contract

Travel Nurse RN - Oncology

  • Sioux City, IA
  • Junxion Med Staffing
  • 5x8 hrs, Days
  • Referral Bonus

$2,365/week

Days
5x8
Referral Bonus
Above Average Pay
Apply now
Posted 1 day ago
View job details for Travel Nurse RN - Med Surg
Travel Contract

Travel Nurse RN - Med Surg

  • Fairfield, IA
  • Cross Country Nurses
  • 3x12 hrs
  • Referral Bonus

$2,365/week

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

Travel Nurse RN - ED - Emergency Department

  • Marshalltown, IA
  • GHG Healthcare
  • 3x12 hrs, Nights
  • Referral Bonus

$2,365/week

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

Travel Nurse RN - ICU - Intensive Care Unit

  • Grinnell, IA
  • GHG Healthcare
  • 3x12 hrs, Days
  • Referral Bonus

$2,365/week

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

Travel Nurse RN - Med Surg / Telemetry

  • Fort Madison, IA
  • Malone Healthcare - Nursing
  • 3x12 hrs, Nights
  • Referral Bonus

$2,365/week

Nights
3x12
Referral Bonus
Above Average Pay
Apply now
Posted 8 days ago
View job details for Travel Nurse RN - ED - Emergency Department
Travel Contract

Travel Nurse RN - ED - Emergency Department

  • West Burlington, IA
  • Malone Healthcare - Nursing
  • 3x12 hrs, Days
  • Referral Bonus

$2,365/week

Days
3x12
Referral Bonus
Above Average Pay
Apply now
Posted 8 days ago
View job details for Travel Nurse RN - Med Surg / Telemetry
Travel Contract

Travel Nurse RN - Med Surg / Telemetry

  • Fort Madison, IA
  • Malone Healthcare - Nursing
  • 3x12 hrs, Nights
  • Referral Bonus

$2,365/week

Nights
3x12
Referral Bonus
Above Average Pay
Apply now
Posted 10 days ago
View job details for Medical-Surgical/Telemetry RN
Travel Contract

Medical-Surgical/Telemetry RN

  • Fort Madison, IA
  • Premier Medical Staffing Services
  • 3x12 hrs

$2,365/week

3x12
Above Average Pay
Apply now
Posted 10 days ago
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View job details for Medical/Surgical Telemetry RN
Travel Contract

Medical/Surgical Telemetry RN

  • West Burlington, IA
  • Premier Medical Staffing Services
  • 3x12 hrs

$2,365/week

3x12
Above Average Pay
Apply now
 Verified
View job details for RN Medical/Surgical Telemetry
Travel Contract

RN Medical/Surgical Telemetry

  • West Burlington, IA
  • Premier Medical Staffing Services
  • 3x12 hrs

$2,365/week

3x12
Above Average Pay
Apply now
 Verified
View job details for Travel Nurse RN - OR - Operating Room
Travel Contract

Travel Nurse RN - OR - Operating Room

  • Waterloo, IA
  • Triage Staffing
  • 5x8 hrs, Days

$2,364/week

Days
5x8
Above Average Pay
Apply now
Posted 1 day ago
View job details for Travel Nurse RN - OR - Operating Room
Travel Contract

Travel Nurse RN - OR - Operating Room

  • Waterloo, IA
  • Triage Staffing
  • 5x8 hrs, Days

$2,364/week

Days
5x8
Above Average Pay
Apply now
Posted 8 days ago
View job details for Vascular Step-Down Registered Nurse
Travel Contract

Vascular Step-Down Registered Nurse

  • Iowa City, IA
  • Supplemental Health Care
  • 3x12 hrs, Days, Nights
  • Referral Bonus

$2,364/week

Days
Nights
3x12
Referral Bonus
Apply now
Posted 7 days ago
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Iowa Travel Nursing Jobs Salary Insights

Average Travel Registered Nurse Salary

$2,241/week

The average salary for a Registered Nurse in Iowa is $2,241 per week. This is 3% higher than the US average of $2,164.

Last updated on May 15, 2026. Based on 4,102 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 Host Healthcare (103 jobs), Malone Healthcare - Nursing (87 jobs), and TNAA TotalMed RN (87 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 UnityPoint Health - St. Lukes (221 jobs), MercyOne Des Moines Medical Center (210 jobs), and Iowa Methodist Medical Center (127 jobs).

Does Vivian have any staff Nursing jobs?

As of Saturday, May 16th 2026, Vivian has 17 Staff Nursing jobs listed. These jobs pay $48 per hour on average, with the highest-paying job listed up to $61 per hour.

Does Vivian have any local contract Nursing jobs?

As of Saturday, May 16th 2026, Vivian has 106 listings for local contract Nursing jobs. These jobs pay $54 per hour on average, and up to $74 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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