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View job details for RN Med Surg/Telemetry
Travel Contract

RN Med Surg/Telemetry

  • West Burlington, IA
  • Lucid Staffing Solutions
  • 3x12 hrs, Nights

$2,371/week

Nights
3x12
Above Average Pay
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View job details for Emergency Room Registered Nurse
Travel Contract

Emergency Room Registered Nurse

  • Fairfield, IA
  • Voca Healthcare
  • 3x12 hrs, Rotating

$2,371/week

Rotating
3x12
Above Average Pay
Apply now
Posted 9 days ago
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View job details for ER/Med-Surg Float RN
Travel Contract

ER/Med-Surg Float RN

  • Greenfield, IA
  • Cure Healthcare Staffing
  • 3x12 hrs, Nights

$2,371/week

Nights
3x12
Above Average Pay
Apply now
Posted 5 days ago
View job details for Travel Nurse RN - Med Surg
Travel Contract

Travel Nurse RN - Med Surg

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

$2,056/week

Days
3x12
Referral Bonus
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Posted 5 days ago
View job details for Travel Nurse RN - ED - Emergency Department
Travel Contract

Travel Nurse RN - ED - Emergency Department

  • Ottumwa, IA
  • CrossMed
  • 3x12 hrs, Nights
  • Referral Bonus

$2,055/week

Nights
3x12
Referral Bonus
Apply now
Posted 7 days ago
View job details for Critical Care RN
Travel Contract

Critical Care RN

  • Des Moines, IA
  • Skyline Med Staff Nursing
  • 3x12 hrs, Nights
  • Referral Bonus

$2,055/week

Nights
3x12
Referral Bonus
Apply now
Posted 9 days ago
 Verified
View job details for Travel Nurse RN - ICU - Intensive Care Unit
Travel Contract

Travel Nurse RN - ICU - Intensive Care Unit

  • Des Moines, IA
  • Triage Staffing
  • 3x12 hrs, Nights

$2,055/week

Nights
3x12
Apply now
Posted 1 day ago
View job details for Ambulatory Oncology Registered Nurse
Travel Contract

Ambulatory Oncology Registered Nurse

  • Iowa City, IA
  • Supplemental Health Care
  • 5x8 hrs
  • Referral Bonus

$2,054/week

5x8
Referral Bonus
Apply now
Posted 5 days ago
View job details for Long Term Care Registered Nurse
Travel Contract

Long Term Care Registered Nurse

  • Lansing, IA
  • GrapeTree Medical Staffing
  • 5x8 hrs, Nights
  • Referral Bonus

$2,054/week

Nights
5x8
Referral Bonus
Apply now
Posted 1 day ago
View job details for Long Term Care Registered Nurse
Travel Contract

Long Term Care Registered Nurse

  • Lansing, IA
  • GrapeTree Medical Staffing
  • 5x8 hrs, Evenings
  • Referral Bonus

$2,054/week

Evenings
5x8
Referral Bonus
Apply now
Posted 1 day ago
View job details for Long Term Care Registered Nurse
Travel Contract

Long Term Care Registered Nurse

  • Boone, IA
  • GrapeTree Medical Staffing
  • 5x8 hrs, Nights
  • Referral Bonus

$2,054/week

Nights
5x8
Referral Bonus
Apply now
View job details for Long Term Care RN
Travel Contract

Long Term Care RN

  • Waterloo, IA
  • GrapeTree Medical Staffing
  • 5x8 hrs, Days
  • Referral Bonus

$2,054/week

Days
5x8
Referral Bonus
Apply now
View job details for Travel Nurse RN - ED - Emergency Department
Travel Contract

Travel Nurse RN - ED - Emergency Department

  • Cedar Rapids, IA
  • Fusion Medical Staffing-Nursing
  • 3x12 hrs, Nights
  • Referral Bonus

$2,053/week

Nights
3x12
Referral Bonus
Apply now
View job details for Travel Nurse RN - Long Term Care
Travel Contract

Travel Nurse RN - Long Term Care

  • New Hampton, IA
  • Fusion Medical Staffing-Long Term Care
  • 5x8 hrs
  • Referral Bonus

$2,052/week

5x8
Referral Bonus
Apply now
Posted 1 day ago
View job details for Travel Nurse RN - Psychiatric
Travel Contract

Travel Nurse RN - Psychiatric

  • Adair, IA
  • OneStaff Medical
  • 3x12 hrs, Days
  • Referral Bonus

$2,050/week

Days
3x12
Referral Bonus
Apply now
Posted 2 days ago
View job details for Medical Surgical Telemetry RN
Travel Contract

Medical Surgical Telemetry RN

  • West Des Moines, IA
  • Cross Country Nurses
  • 3x12 hrs, Days
  • Referral Bonus

$2,050/week

Days
3x12
Referral Bonus
Apply now
Posted 7 days ago
View job details for Travel Nurse RN - Med Surg / Telemetry
Travel Contract

Travel Nurse RN - Med Surg / Telemetry

  • Des Moines, IA
  • Cross Country Nurses
  • 3x12 hrs, Days
  • Referral Bonus

$2,050/week

Days
3x12
Referral Bonus
Apply now
Posted 7 days ago
View job details for Medical-Surgical Neurology RN
Travel Contract

Medical-Surgical Neurology RN

  • Des Moines, IA
  • Cross Country Nurses
  • 3x12 hrs, Days
  • Referral Bonus

$2,050/week

Days
3x12
Referral Bonus
Apply now
Posted 7 days ago
View job details for Travel Nurse RN - Neurology
Travel Contract

Travel Nurse RN - Neurology

  • Des Moines, IA
  • Cross Country Nurses
  • 3x12 hrs, Nights
  • Referral Bonus

$2,050/week

Nights
3x12
Referral Bonus
Apply now
Posted 9 days ago
View job details for Medical Surgical Telemetry RN
Travel Contract

Medical Surgical Telemetry RN

  • West Des Moines, IA
  • Cross Country Nurses
  • 3x12 hrs, Nights
  • Referral Bonus

$2,050/week

Nights
3x12
Referral Bonus
Apply now
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Iowa Travel Nursing Jobs Salary Insights

Average Travel Registered Nurse Salary

$2,180/week

The average salary for a Registered Nurse in Iowa is $2,180 per week. This is equal to the US average

Last updated on June 30, 2026. Based on 5,450 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 Trustaff (142 jobs), Host Healthcare (138 jobs), and TNAA TotalMed RN (124 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 (570 jobs), MercyOne North Iowa Medical Center (202 jobs), and UnityPoint Health - St. Lukes (173 jobs).

Does Vivian have any staff Nursing jobs?

As of Thursday, July 2nd 2026, Vivian has 80 Staff Nursing jobs listed. These jobs pay $46 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 Thursday, July 2nd 2026, Vivian has 159 listings for local contract Nursing jobs. These jobs pay $53 per hour on average, and up to $65 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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