L&D | Registered Nurse
- Agency
- GHR Healthcare
- Location
- Des Moines, IA
- Job type
- Travel
- Profession
- Registered Nurse (RN)
- Industry
- Nursing & Healthcare
- Posted
- Aug 28, 2026
Pay breakdown
- Hourly
- $56.11
- Weekly
- $2,020
- Yearly (full-time)
- $105,040
- Start date
- 09/20/2026
This job pays about $56.11/hour — 48% above the median for Registered Nurse (RN) jobs in Iowa ($37.80/hour). The total includes tax-free housing and meal stipends, which staff jobs don't pay, so take-home pay is usually higher than the hourly figure suggests.
Estimated from the weekly pay in the listing, 36 hours a week; yearly = 52 weeks. Median wage: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025.
Registered Nurse (RN) jobs in Iowa right now
- 702 open Registered Nurse (RN) jobs in Iowa from 6 agencies, 154 of them in Des Moines.
- Pay in these listings: $17.80 – $112/hour, median $58.59/hour.
- Typical Registered Nurse (RN) pay in Iowa: $37.80/hour ($78,624/year, BLS).
- Highest median pay: AHS Staffing ($59.86/hour across 388 jobs).
Job description
Travel Registered Nurse – Labor & Delivery in Des Moines, IA
Advance your career with a 13-week travel Labor & Delivery Registered Nurse job in Des Moines, Iowa. Join a supportive maternal care team in a fast-paced hospital setting and make a meaningful impact while enjoying one of Iowa’s most welcoming cities and a growing healthcare community.
Job Details
- Position: Travel Registered Nurse – Labor & Delivery
- Employment Type: Travel Nursing
- Shift: 12-hour day shifts
- Hours per Week: 36
- Contract Length: 13 weeks
- Start Date: 09/20/2026
- Estimated Weekly Pay: $2,020 - $2,130
- Location: Des Moines, IA 50314
- Schedule Notes: May include every other weekend and every other holiday coverage
Job Requirements
- Active RN license with Labor & Delivery nursing experience
- At least 1 year of recent Labor & Delivery experience required
- Strong clinical assessment, communication, and teamwork skills
- Ability to work in a fast-paced obstetric and maternal care setting
- Current certifications and onboarding compliance items may be required prior to start
Responsibilities
- Provide high-quality nursing care to patients throughout labor, delivery, and immediate postpartum care
- Monitor maternal and fetal status and respond promptly to changes in condition
- Support physicians and the interdisciplinary care team during deliveries and related procedures
- Educate and support patients and families during the birth experience
- Maintain accurate documentation and follow unit protocols and safety standards
- Collaborate with the care team to promote positive outcomes for mothers and newborns
Apply now for this rewarding Labor & Delivery travel nursing opportunity in Des Moines, Iowa.
Benefits
401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision
Equal Opportunity
We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity across our organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.
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