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GHR HealthcareDes Moines, IATravel
Agency
GHR Healthcare
Location
Des Moines, IA
Job type
Travel
Profession
CNA (Nursing Assistant)
Industry
Nursing & Healthcare
Posted
Sep 26, 2026

Pay breakdown

Hourly
$18.88
Weekly
$755
Yearly (full-time)
$39,260
Contract length
13 weeks
Start date
October 12, 2026

This job pays about $18.88/hour — about the same as the median for CNA (Nursing Assistant) jobs in Iowa ($18.92/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, 40 hours a week; yearly = 52 weeks. Median wage: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025.

CNA (Nursing Assistant) jobs in Iowa right now

  • 98 open CNA (Nursing Assistant) jobs in Iowa from 4 agencies, 14 of them in Des Moines.
  • Pay in these listings: $7.02 – $137/hour, median $23.00/hour.
  • Typical CNA (Nursing Assistant) pay in Iowa: $18.92/hour ($39,354/year, BLS).
  • Highest median pay: NEXTAFF ($23.00/hour across 18 jobs).

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Job description

Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) Jobs – Hospital Night Shift Travel Contract in Des Moines, Iowa

Start your next CNA travel contract in Des Moines, Iowa, and join a dedicated hospital care team providing compassionate bedside care on night shifts. In this on-site Certified Nursing Assistant role, you will support patients and nursing staff through accurate documentation, safety-focused practices, and dependable teamwork. Des Moines offers a welcoming urban environment with convenient amenities, cultural attractions, parks, and a strong healthcare community.

CNA Job Details

  • Weekly Estimated Pay: $730–$780
  • Location: Des Moines, Iowa
  • Healthcare Setting: Hospital
  • Schedule: 3 night shifts per week
  • Shift Duration: 12-hour nights
  • Contract Duration: 13 weeks
  • Start Date: October 12, 2026
  • Openings: 3
  • Employment Type: Travel healthcare contract

Certified Nursing Assistant Job Requirements

  • Current Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) certification
  • Minimum of 2 years of bedside clinical experience
  • Basic Life Support (BLS) certification, as required
  • Ability to provide safe, respectful, and compassionate patient care
  • Working knowledge of patient safety, infection prevention, HIPAA, and applicable healthcare standards
  • Strong communication, organization, reliability, and teamwork skills

CNA Responsibilities

  • Perform routine patient care and bedside nursing tasks under the general supervision of a Registered Nurse (RN).
  • Support safe patient handling and follow established safety procedures for patients, coworkers, equipment, and the work environment.
  • Assist patients with meals and menu selections while following prescribed diets, allergies, sensitivities, and documented preferences.
  • Prepare, deliver, and retrieve patient menus and nourishment items as assigned.
  • Verify diet orders and ensure menu and nourishment labels reflect current patient instructions.
  • Document care provided accurately and communicate patient care or service concerns to the appropriate department.
  • Assist with clerical tasks, including answering phones, filing, faxing, photocopying, and maintaining organized records.
  • Maintain appropriate supplies and assist with food service or trayline operations as needed.
  • Attend required in-services and departmental meetings.
  • Follow organizational policies, professional standards, HIPAA requirements, and applicable accreditation guidelines.
  • Perform additional duties as requested to support quality patient care and efficient department operations.

Apply now for this Certified Nursing Assistant travel contract and join a hospital healthcare team 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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