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

ICU RN

  • Des Moines, Iowa
  • MercyOne Des Moines Medical Center
  • Cure Healthcare Staffing and 2 others

UP TO $2,316/wk

Nights
3x12
Above Average Pay
Posted 6 hours ago
 Verified
View job details for Labor and Delivery RN
8 agencies can help you get this contract
Travel Contract

Labor and Delivery RN

  • Des Moines, Iowa
  • MercyOne Des Moines Medical Center
  • Uniti Med and 7 others

UP TO $2,316/wk

Days
3x12
Above Average Pay
Posted 6 hours ago
 Verified
View job details for RN Long Term Care
7 agencies can help you get this contract
Travel Contract

RN Long Term Care

  • West Burlington, Iowa
  • Great River Medical Center
  • MedPro Healthcare Staffing and 6 others

UP TO $2,311/wk

Evenings
5x8
Above Average Pay
Posted 6 hours ago
 Verified
View job details for Emergency Room RN
25 agencies can help you get this contract
Travel Contract

Emergency Room RN

  • Marion, Iowa
  • St. Luke's Hospital
  • Care Team Solutions and 24 others

UP TO $2,308/wk

Days
3x12
Referral Bonus
Above Average Pay
Posted 6 hours ago
 Verified
View job details for Medical/Surgical Telemetry RN
5 agencies can help you get this contract
Travel Contract

Medical/Surgical Telemetry RN

  • Des Moines, Iowa
  • MercyOne Des Moines Medical Center
  • FlexCare Nursing and 4 others

UP TO $2,296/wk

Nights
3x12
Referral Bonus
Above Average Pay
Posted 6 hours ago
 Verified
View job details for Psych RN
12 agencies can help you get this contract
Travel Contract

Psych RN

  • Council Bluffs, Iowa
  • CHI Health Mercy Council Bluffs
  • Host Healthcare and 11 others

UP TO $2,293/wk

Days
3x12
Above Average Pay
Posted 2 hours ago
 Verified
View job details for Med Surg Ortho RN
20 agencies can help you get this contract
Travel Contract

Med Surg Ortho RN

  • Council Bluffs, Iowa
  • CHI Health Mercy Council Bluffs
  • MedPro Healthcare Staffing and 19 others

UP TO $2,284/wk

Nights
3x12
Above Average Pay
Posted 2 hours ago
 Verified
View job details for CCU RN
2 agencies can help you get this contract
Travel Contract

CCU RN

  • West Burlington, Iowa
  • Great River Medical Center
  • Uniti Med and 1 other

UP TO $2,244/wk

3x12
Posted 6 hours ago
 Verified
View job details for Med Surg RN
3 agencies can help you get this contract
Travel Contract

Med Surg RN

  • Des Moines, Iowa
  • Iowa Methodist Medical Center
  • Care Team Solutions and 2 others

UP TO $2,241/wk

3x12
Referral Bonus
Posted Yesterday
 Verified
View job details for Med Surg/Telemetry RN
7 agencies can help you get this contract
Travel Contract

Med Surg/Telemetry RN

  • Sioux City, Iowa
  • UnityPoint Health - St. Lukes
  • Daisy Medical Staffing and 6 others

UP TO $2,239/wk

Nights
3x12
Posted 6 hours ago
 Verified
View job details for RN Rehab
21 agencies can help you get this contract
Travel Contract

RN Rehab

  • Coralville, Iowa
  • University of Iowa Health Network Rehabilitation Hospital
  • Prime Time Healthcare Nursing and 20 others

UP TO $2,373/wk

Nights
3x12
Referral Bonus
Posted 10 hours ago
 Verified
View job details for Medical Surgical Telemetry RN
6 agencies can help you get this contract
Travel Contract

Medical Surgical Telemetry RN

  • Des Moines, Iowa
  • MercyOne Des Moines Medical Center
  • FlexCare Nursing and 5 others

UP TO $2,233/wk

Nights
3x12
Posted 6 hours 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
  • Medical Solutions and 8 others

UP TO $2,232/wk

Nights
3x12
Posted 6 hours ago
 Verified
View job details for MCU RN
2 agencies can help you get this contract
Travel Contract

MCU RN

  • West Burlington, Iowa
  • Great River Medical Center
  • Medical Solutions and 1 other

UP TO $2,232/wk

Days
3x12
Referral Bonus
Posted 12 days ago
View job details for Medical Surgical Telemetry RN
10 agencies can help you get this contract
Travel Contract

Medical Surgical Telemetry RN

  • Des Moines, Iowa
  • MercyOne Des Moines Medical Center
  • Mader MedX and 9 others

UP TO $2,218/wk

Days
3x12
Referral Bonus
Posted 6 hours ago
 Verified
View job details for Med Surg Tele RN
8 agencies can help you get this contract
Travel Contract

Med Surg Tele RN

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

UP TO $2,209/wk

Nights
3x12
Referral Bonus
Posted 6 hours ago
 Verified
View job details for Medical/Surgical Telemetry RN
11 agencies can help you get this contract
Travel Contract

Medical/Surgical Telemetry RN

  • Des Moines, Iowa
  • MercyOne Des Moines Medical Center
  • Coast Medical Service and 10 others

UP TO $2,206/wk

Nights
3x12
Referral Bonus
Posted 6 hours ago
 Verified
View job details for Med Surg Neurology RN
6 agencies can help you get this contract
Travel Contract

Med Surg Neurology RN

  • Des Moines, Iowa
  • MercyOne Des Moines Medical Center
  • American Traveler and 5 others

UP TO $2,206/wk

Nights
3x12
Posted 6 hours ago
 Verified
View job details for Stepdown Cardiac RN
5 agencies can help you get this contract
Travel Contract

Stepdown Cardiac RN

  • Cedar Rapids, Iowa
  • Mercy Medical Center
  • Medical Solutions and 4 others

UP TO $2,203/wk

Nights
3x12
Posted 2 hours ago
 Verified
View job details for Stepdown Cardiac RN
5 agencies can help you get this contract
Travel Contract

Stepdown Cardiac RN

  • Cedar Rapids, Iowa
  • Mercy Medical Center
  • Uniti Med and 4 others

UP TO $2,203/wk

Days
3x12
Posted 2 hours ago
 Verified
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Iowa Travel Nursing Jobs Salary Insights

Average Travel Registered Nurse Salary

$2,247/week

The average salary for a Registered Nurse in Iowa is $2,247 per week. This is 2% higher than the US average of $2,200.

Last updated on September 28, 2026. Based on 7,278 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 (172 jobs), AHS Staffing (167 jobs), and Medical Solutions (152 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 (558 jobs), Iowa Methodist Medical Center (302 jobs), and UnityPoint Health - St. Lukes (294 jobs).

Does Vivian have any staff Nursing jobs?

As of Monday, September 28th 2026, Vivian has 39 Staff Nursing jobs listed. These jobs pay $46 per hour on average, with the highest-paying job listed up to $51 per hour.

Does Vivian have any local contract Nursing jobs?

As of Monday, September 28th 2026, Vivian has 182 listings for local contract Nursing jobs. These jobs pay $55 per hour on average, and up to $78 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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