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View job details for ICU RN
8 agencies can help you get this contract
Travel Contract

ICU RN

  • des moines, Iowa
  • MercyOne Des Moines Medical Center
  • Host Healthcare and 7 others

UP TO $2,359/wk

Nights
3x12
Above Average Pay
Posted 1 hour ago
 Verified
View job details for ICU Registered Nurse
24 agencies can help you get this contract
Travel Contract

ICU Registered Nurse

  • Mason City, Iowa
  • MercyOne North Iowa Medical Center
  • Health Advocates Network - Nursing and 23 others

UP TO $2,359/wk

Nights
3x12
Above Average Pay
Posted 1 hour ago
 Verified
View job details for Progressive Care Unit RN
15 agencies can help you get this contract
Travel Contract

Progressive Care Unit RN

  • Davenport, Iowa
  • Genesis Medical Center East, Davenport
  • Meda Health and 14 others

UP TO $2,313/wk

3x12
Referral Bonus
Above Average Pay
Posted 1 hour ago
 Verified
View job details for RN Med/Surg Telemetry
23 agencies can help you get this contract
Travel Contract

RN Med/Surg Telemetry

  • Centerville, Iowa
  • MercyOne Centerville Medical Center
  • Assured Nursing and 22 others

UP TO $2,313/wk

3x12
Referral Bonus
Above Average Pay
Posted 1 hour ago
 Verified
View job details for Critical Care RN
22 agencies can help you get this contract
Travel Contract

Critical Care RN

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

UP TO $2,313/wk

3x12
Referral Bonus
Above Average Pay
Posted 4 hours ago
 Verified
View job details for RN Med Surg/Telemetry PCU
6 agencies can help you get this contract
Travel Contract

RN Med Surg/Telemetry PCU

  • Sioux City, Iowa
  • UnityPoint Health - St. Lukes
  • American Traveler and 5 others

UP TO $2,311/wk

Days
3x12
Above Average Pay
Posted Yesterday
 Verified
View job details for Medical/Surgical Registered Nurse
19 agencies can help you get this contract
Travel Contract

Medical/Surgical Registered Nurse

  • Des Moines, Iowa
  • MercyOne Des Moines Medical Center
  • Meda Health and 18 others

UP TO $2,310/wk

3x12
Referral Bonus
Above Average Pay
Posted 1 hour ago
 Verified
View job details for CCU Registered Nurse
10 agencies can help you get this contract
Travel Contract

CCU Registered Nurse

  • Carroll, Iowa
  • Saint Anthony Regional Hospital
  • Health Advocates Network - Nursing and 9 others

UP TO $2,308/wk

Nights
3x12
Above Average Pay
Posted 1 hour ago
 Verified
View job details for Labor and Delivery RN
4 agencies can help you get this contract
Travel Contract

Labor and Delivery RN

  • Des Moines, Iowa
  • MercyOne Des Moines Medical Center
  • Voca Healthcare and 3 others

UP TO $2,307/wk

Days
3x12
Above Average Pay
Posted 1 hour ago
 Verified
View job details for ER Registered Nurse
8 agencies can help you get this contract
Travel Contract

ER Registered Nurse

  • Cedar Rapids, Iowa
  • Mercy Medical Center
  • Pulse Healthcare Services and 7 others

UP TO $2,301/wk

Nights
3x12
Above Average Pay
Posted 1 hour ago
 Verified
View job details for ICU Registered Nurse
17 agencies can help you get this contract
Travel Contract

ICU Registered Nurse

  • Des Moines, Iowa
  • MercyOne Des Moines Medical Center
  • Prime Staffing and 16 others

UP TO $2,297/wk

3x12
Above Average Pay
Posted 1 hour ago
 Verified
View job details for Registered Nurse Med Surg/Telemetry PCU
27 agencies can help you get this contract
Travel Contract

Registered Nurse Med Surg/Telemetry PCU

  • Sioux City, Iowa
  • UnityPoint Health - St. Lukes
  • American Traveler and 26 others

UP TO $2,290/wk

Nights
3x12
Referral Bonus
Above Average Pay
Posted 1 hour ago
 Verified
View job details for ICU Registered Nurse
14 agencies can help you get this contract
Travel Contract

ICU Registered Nurse

  • Dubuque, Iowa
  • MercyOne Des Moines Medical Center
  • Health Advocates Network - Nursing and 13 others

UP TO $2,284/wk

3x12
Referral Bonus
Above Average Pay
Posted 1 hour ago
 Verified
View job details for ICU Registered Nurse
7 agencies can help you get this contract
Travel Contract

ICU Registered Nurse

  • Des Moines, Iowa
  • MercyOne Des Moines Medical Center
  • Health Advocates Network - Nursing and 6 others

UP TO $2,274/wk

3x12
Above Average Pay
Posted 1 hour ago
 Verified
View job details for ICU Registered Nurse
20 agencies can help you get this contract
Travel Contract

ICU Registered Nurse

  • Des Moines, Iowa
  • MercyOne Des Moines Medical Center
  • Prime Staffing and 19 others

UP TO $2,274/wk

3x12
Above Average Pay
Posted 1 hour ago
 Verified
View job details for ICU Registered Nurse
21 agencies can help you get this contract
Travel Contract

ICU Registered Nurse

  • Des Moines, Iowa
  • MercyOne Des Moines Medical Center
  • Prime Staffing and 20 others

UP TO $2,274/wk

3x12
Above Average Pay
Posted 1 hour ago
 Verified
View job details for ICU Registered Nurse
5 agencies can help you get this contract
Travel Contract

ICU Registered Nurse

  • Sioux City, Iowa
  • UnityPoint Health - St. Lukes
  • American Traveler and 4 others

UP TO $2,254/wk

Nights
3x12
Above Average Pay
Posted Yesterday
 Verified
View job details for Medical/Surgical Telemetry RN
21 agencies can help you get this contract
Travel Contract

Medical/Surgical Telemetry RN

  • West Des Moines, Iowa
  • MercyOne West Des Moines Medical Center
  • Assured Nursing and 20 others

UP TO $2,251/wk

3x12
Referral Bonus
Above Average Pay
Posted 1 hour ago
 Verified
View job details for RN - Acute Rehabilitation
23 agencies can help you get this contract
Travel Contract

RN - Acute Rehabilitation

  • Ottumwa, Iowa
  • Ottumwa Regional Health Center
  • Meda Health and 22 others

UP TO $2,246/wk

Days
3x12
Referral Bonus
Above Average Pay
Posted 4 days ago
 Verified
View job details for Medical/Surgical Telemetry RN
21 agencies can help you get this contract
Travel Contract

Medical/Surgical Telemetry RN

  • Des Moines, Iowa
  • MercyOne Des Moines Medical Center
  • Assured Nursing and 20 others

UP TO $2,236/wk

Days
3x12
Above Average Pay
Posted 1 hour ago
 Verified
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Iowa Travel Nursing Jobs Salary Insights

Average Travel Registered Nurse Salary

$2,171/week

The average salary for a Registered Nurse in Iowa is $2,171 per week. This is equal to the US average

Last updated on June 28, 2026. Based on 5,281 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 (139 jobs), Host Healthcare (133 jobs), and TNAA TotalMed RN (127 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), UnityPoint Health - St. Lukes (204 jobs), and MercyOne North Iowa Medical Center (154 jobs).

Does Vivian have any staff Nursing jobs?

As of Tuesday, June 30th 2026, Vivian has 5 Staff Nursing jobs listed. These jobs pay $50 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 Tuesday, June 30th 2026, Vivian has 160 listings for local contract Nursing jobs. These jobs pay $53 per hour on average, and up to $68 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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