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View job details for ICU Registered Nurse
1 agency can help you get this contract
Travel Contract

ICU Registered Nurse

  • Des Moines, Iowa
  • MercyOne Des Moines Medical Center
  • Fastaff Travel Nursing

UP TO $3,075/wk

Nights
4x12
Above Average Pay
Posted 1 hour ago
View job details for ICU Registered Nurse
22 agencies can help you get this contract
Travel Contract

ICU Registered Nurse

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

UP TO $3,075/wk

Nights
4x12
Above Average Pay
Posted 1 hour ago
 Verified
View job details for ICU RN
27 agencies can help you get this contract
Travel Contract

ICU RN

  • Des Moines, Iowa
  • MercyOne Des Moines Medical Center
  • Prime Staffing and 26 others

UP TO $3,075/wk

Nights
4x12
Above Average Pay
Posted 1 hour ago
 Verified
View job details for Emergency Room RN
28 agencies can help you get this contract
Travel Contract

Emergency Room RN

  • Dyersville, Iowa
  • MercyOne Dyersville Medical Center
  • Olaro and 27 others

UP TO $3,060/wk

Nights
4x12
Above Average Pay
Posted 1 hour ago
 Verified
View job details for Medical/Surgical Telemetry RN
15 agencies can help you get this contract
Travel Contract

Medical/Surgical Telemetry RN

  • West Des Moines, Iowa
  • MercyOne West Des Moines Medical Center
  • ADN Healthcare and 14 others

UP TO $3,013/wk

Nights
4x12
Referral Bonus
Above Average Pay
Posted 21 hours ago
 Verified
View job details for Labor and Delivery RN
37 agencies can help you get this contract
Travel Contract

Labor and Delivery RN

  • Le Mars, Iowa
  • Floyd Valley Hospital
  • Uniti Med and 36 others

UP TO $3,013/wk

Nights
3x12
Referral Bonus
Above Average Pay
Posted 1 hour ago
 Verified
View job details for L&D RN
28 agencies can help you get this contract
Travel Contract

L&D RN

  • Ottumwa, Iowa
  • Ottumwa Regional Health Center
  • Uniti Med and 27 others

UP TO $2,996/wk

Nights
4x12
Above Average Pay
Posted Yesterday
 Verified
View job details for Float RN - Med Surg/Telemetry/PCU
2 agencies can help you get this contract
Travel Contract

Float RN - Med Surg/Telemetry/PCU

  • Waterloo, Iowa
  • UnityPoint Health - Allen Hospital
  • CrossMed and 1 other

UP TO $2,988/wk

Nights
4x12
Referral Bonus
Above Average Pay
View job details for Medical/Surgical Telemetry RN
15 agencies can help you get this contract
Travel Contract

Medical/Surgical Telemetry RN

  • Des Moines, Iowa
  • MercyOne Des Moines Medical Center
  • Host Healthcare and 14 others

UP TO $2,978/wk

Nights
4x12
Above Average Pay
Posted 1 hour ago
 Verified
View job details for Medical-Surgical Telemetry RN
9 agencies can help you get this contract
Travel Contract

Medical-Surgical Telemetry RN

  • Des Moines, Iowa
  • MercyOne Des Moines Medical Center
  • Mader MedX and 8 others

UP TO $2,978/wk

Nights
4x12
Above Average Pay
Posted 1 hour ago
 Verified
View job details for Med/Surg RN
25 agencies can help you get this contract
Travel Contract

Med/Surg RN

  • Des Moines, Iowa
  • MercyOne Des Moines Medical Center
  • Meda Health and 24 others

UP TO $2,978/wk

Days
4x12
Above Average Pay
Posted 1 hour ago
 Verified
View job details for Med/Surg Telemetry RN
10 agencies can help you get this contract
Travel Contract

Med/Surg Telemetry RN

  • Des Moines, Iowa
  • MercyOne Des Moines Medical Center
  • Access Healthcare and 9 others

UP TO $2,978/wk

Nights
4x12
Above Average Pay
Posted 21 hours ago
 Verified
View job details for Med Surg / Telemetry RN
28 agencies can help you get this contract
Travel Contract

Med Surg / Telemetry RN

  • West Des Moines, Iowa
  • MercyOne West Des Moines Medical Center
  • ADN Healthcare and 27 others

UP TO $2,975/wk

Days
4x12
Above Average Pay
Posted 1 hour ago
 Verified
View job details for ICU RN
19 agencies can help you get this contract
Travel Contract

ICU RN

  • Mason City, Iowa
  • MercyOne North Iowa Medical Center
  • Premier Medical Staffing Services and 18 others

UP TO $2,951/wk

Nights
4x12
Above Average Pay
Posted 1 hour ago
 Verified
View job details for OR RN - Neuro
27 agencies can help you get this contract
Travel Contract

OR RN - Neuro

  • Mason City, Iowa
  • MercyOne North Iowa Medical Center
  • Anders Group and 26 others

UP TO $2,951/wk

Days
6x8
Above Average Pay
Posted 1 hour ago
 Verified
View job details for ED RN
40 agencies can help you get this contract
Travel Contract

ED RN

  • Mason City, Iowa
  • MercyOne North Iowa Medical Center
  • Olaro and 39 others

UP TO $2,951/wk

Nights
4x12
Above Average Pay
Posted 1 hour ago
 Verified
View job details for Med/Surg RN
33 agencies can help you get this contract
Travel Contract

Med/Surg RN

  • Des Moines, Iowa
  • MercyOne West Des Moines Medical Center
  • Meda Health and 32 others

UP TO $2,941/wk

Days
4x12
Above Average Pay
Posted 1 hour ago
 Verified
View job details for OR RN
32 agencies can help you get this contract
Travel Contract

OR RN

  • Des Moines, Iowa
  • Iowa Methodist Medical Center
  • Anders Group and 31 others

UP TO $2,938/wk

Rotating
4x10
Above Average Pay
Posted 5 hours ago
 Verified
View job details for OR RN
20 agencies can help you get this contract
Travel Contract

OR RN

  • Des Moines, Iowa
  • Iowa Methodist Medical Center
  • Skyline Med Staff Nursing and 19 others

UP TO $2,938/wk

Rotating
4x10
Above Average Pay
Posted 5 hours ago
 Verified
View job details for Cath Lab RN
30 agencies can help you get this contract
Travel Contract

Cath Lab RN

  • Waterloo, Iowa
  • MercyOne Waterloo Medical Center
  • TNAA TotalMed RN and 29 others

UP TO $2,933/wk

Days
5x8
Referral Bonus
Above Average Pay
Posted 21 hours ago
 Verified
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Iowa Travel Nursing Jobs Salary Insights

Average Travel Registered Nurse Salary

$2,198/week

The average salary for a Registered Nurse in Iowa is $2,198 per week. This is equal to the US average

Last updated on August 14, 2026. Based on 7,610 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 (190 jobs), Host Healthcare (166 jobs), and TNAA TotalMed RN (155 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 (592 jobs), Iowa Methodist Medical Center (276 jobs), and UnityPoint Health - St. Lukes (272 jobs).

Does Vivian have any staff Nursing jobs?

As of Friday, August 14th 2026, Vivian has 6 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 Friday, August 14th 2026, Vivian has 211 listings for local contract Nursing jobs. These jobs pay $53 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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