
Hospital | CNA
- Agency
- GHR Healthcare
- Location
- Des Moines, IA
- Job type
- Travel
- Profession
- CNA (Nursing Assistant)
- Industry
- Nursing & Healthcare
- Posted
- Aug 14, 2026
Pay breakdown
- Hourly
- $18.25
- Weekly
- $730
- Yearly (full-time)
- $37,960
- Contract length
- 13 weeks
- Start date
- ASAP
This job pays about $18.25/hour — 4% below 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).
Job description
Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) - Hospital Travel Assignment in Des Moines, Iowa
Certified Nursing Assistant travel job in Des Moines, IA 50314. Join a patient-focused hospital team in a supportive acute-care environment and make a meaningful impact every day while working a consistent 12-hour day shift. Des Moines offers a welcoming Midwest community with a vibrant downtown, local dining, and easy access to parks and outdoor recreation.
Job Details
- Position: Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)
- Setting: Hospital / Acute Care
- Location: Des Moines, IA 50314
- Employment Type: Travel Healthcare Job
- Duration: 13 weeks
- Hours Per Week: 36
- Shift Duration: 12-hour days
- Estimated Weekly Pay: $730 - $780
- Start Date: ASAP
- Openings: 2
Job Requirements
- Active Certified Nursing Assistant credential required
- At least 2 years of bedside clinical experience preferred
- BLS certification required for this CNA role
- Ability to work effectively under the supervision of a Registered Nurse
- Strong communication, teamwork, and patient service skills
- Knowledge of patient safety practices and infection control standards
- Ability to maintain professionalism, punctuality, and attention to detail
Responsibilities
- Provide routine patient care and bedside clinical support under RN supervision
- Assist with documentation of care provided and communicate patient care needs appropriately
- Support patient safety by following safe handling, infection prevention, and workplace safety procedures
- Assist with menu management, meal delivery, and dietary-related patient support as needed
- Update and validate diet changes and labeling in the patient menu system
- Perform clerical tasks such as faxing, filing, answering phones, and photocopying when assigned
- Help maintain office and menu supply levels
- Assist trayline, food service aides, or catering support as needed
- Follow HIPAA and organizational policy requirements at all times
If you are a dedicated CNA looking for hospital jobs in Des Moines, Iowa, this travel assignment offers a great opportunity to contribute to quality patient care in a collaborative healthcare setting.
Apply now to join this Des Moines healthcare team and take the next step in your CNA career.
Benefits
401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision
Equal Opportunity
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