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24 agencies can help you get this contract
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Critical Care RN

  • Waterloo, Iowa
  • MercyOne Des Moines Medical Center
  • Jackson Nurse Professionals and 23 others

$1,889-2,313/week

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Critical Care RN

  • Waterloo, Iowa
  • MercyOne Des Moines Medical Center
  • Jackson Nurse Professionals and 18 others

$1,907-2,313/week

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Posted 35 minutes ago
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View job details for Medical/Surgical Telemetry RN
12 agencies can help you get this contract
Travel Contract

Medical/Surgical Telemetry RN

  • Elkader, Iowa
  • MercyOne Elkader Medical Center
  • Jackson Nurse Professionals and 11 others

$1,821-2,287/week

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Posted 35 minutes ago
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View job details for Travel Nurse RN - OR - Operating Room
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Travel Nurse RN - OR - Operating Room

  • West Burlington, Iowa
  • Great River Medical Center
  • LRS Healthcare - Travel Nursing

$2,275/week

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View job details for Medical/Surgical Telemetry RN
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Travel Contract

Medical/Surgical Telemetry RN

  • Mason City, Iowa
  • MercyOne North Iowa Medical Center
  • Jackson Nurse Professionals and 19 others

$1,671-2,234/week

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View job details for Medical/Surgical RN
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Medical/Surgical RN

  • Dubuque, Iowa
  • MercyOne Dubuque Medical Center
  • Jackson Nurse Professionals and 25 others

$1,821-2,234/week

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View job details for Registered Nurse Medical/Surgical Telemetry
27 agencies can help you get this contract
Travel Contract

Registered Nurse Medical/Surgical Telemetry

  • Mason City, Iowa
  • MercyOne North Iowa Medical Center
  • Jackson Nurse Professionals and 26 others

$1,873-2,234/week

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Posted 35 minutes ago
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View job details for Critical Care RN
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Travel Contract

Critical Care RN

  • Des Moines, Iowa
  • MercyOne Des Moines Medical Center
  • TNAA TotalMed RN and 7 others

$1,889-2,229/week

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View job details for Medical/Surgical Telemetry RN
13 agencies can help you get this contract
Travel Contract

Medical/Surgical Telemetry RN

  • Des Moines, Iowa
  • MercyOne Des Moines Medical Center
  • Jackson Nurse Professionals and 12 others

$1,873-2,229/week

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View job details for RN Medical/Surgical Telemetry
9 agencies can help you get this contract
Travel Contract

RN Medical/Surgical Telemetry

  • Des Moines, Iowa
  • MercyOne Des Moines Medical Center
  • NuWest Travel Nursing and 8 others

$1,671-2,229/week

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View job details for Telemetry Registered Nurse
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Telemetry Registered Nurse

  • Des Moines, Iowa
  • MercyOne Des Moines Medical Center
  • GQR Healthcare and 6 others

$1,873-2,229/week

Nights
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Posted 35 minutes ago
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View job details for Registered Nurse - Med Surg/Telemetry
4 agencies can help you get this contract
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Registered Nurse - Med Surg/Telemetry

  • Des Moines, Iowa
  • MercyOne Des Moines Medical Center
  • Jackson Nurse Professionals and 3 others

$1,835-2,229/week

Nights
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Posted 35 minutes ago
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View job details for Med Surg Telemetry RN
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Med Surg Telemetry RN

  • Ottumwa, Iowa
  • Ottumwa Regional Health Center
  • Medical Solutions and 30 others

$1,719-2,218/week

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View job details for Medical/Surgical Telemetry RN
7 agencies can help you get this contract
Travel Contract

Medical/Surgical Telemetry RN

  • Des Moines, Iowa
  • MercyOne Des Moines Medical Center
  • TNAA TotalMed RN and 6 others

$1,873-2,214/week

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View job details for RN Medical-Surgical Telemetry
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Travel Contract

RN Medical-Surgical Telemetry

  • Des Moines, Iowa
  • MercyOne Des Moines Medical Center
  • NuWest Travel Nursing and 13 others

$1,842-2,200/week

Nights
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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
  • NuWest Travel Nursing and 8 others

$1,842-2,182/week

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Posted 35 minutes ago
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View job details for Emergency Department Registered Nurse
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Emergency Department Registered Nurse

  • West Burlington, Iowa
  • Great River Medical Center
  • Skyline Med Staff Nursing

$2,146/week

Days
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Posted 35 minutes ago
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View job details for Medical-Surgical Telemetry RN
22 agencies can help you get this contract
Travel Contract

Medical-Surgical Telemetry RN

  • Des Moines, Iowa
  • MercyOne Des Moines Medical Center
  • Jackson Nurse Professionals and 21 others

$1,653-2,129/week

3x12
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Posted 35 minutes ago
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View job details for Medical/Surgical Telemetry Registered Nurse
6 agencies can help you get this contract
Travel Contract

Medical/Surgical Telemetry Registered Nurse

  • Des Moines, Iowa
  • MercyOne Des Moines Medical Center
  • Jackson Nurse Professionals and 5 others

$1,671-2,126/week

Nights
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Posted 35 minutes ago
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View job details for Cath Lab RN
2 agencies can help you get this contract
Travel Contract

Cath Lab RN

  • Mason City, Iowa
  • MercyOne North Iowa Medical Center
  • NuWest Travel Nursing and 1 other

$2,099-2,575/week

3x12
Posted 35 minutes 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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