
Med/Surg | Registered Nurse
- Agency
- GHR Healthcare
- Location
- Des Moines, IA
- Job type
- Travel
- Profession
- Registered Nurse (RN)
- Industry
- Nursing & Healthcare
- Posted
- Aug 3, 2026
Pay breakdown
- Hourly
- $54.44
- Weekly
- $1,960
- Yearly (full-time)
- $101,920
- Contract length
- 13 weeks
- Start date
- August 9, 2026
This job pays about $54.44/hour — 44% 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
- 849 open Registered Nurse (RN) jobs in Iowa from 6 agencies, 282 of them in Des Moines.
- Pay in these listings: $17.80 – $112/hour, median $57.36/hour.
- Typical Registered Nurse (RN) pay in Iowa: $37.80/hour ($78,624/year, BLS).
- Highest median pay: AHS Staffing ($60.25/hour across 429 jobs).
Job description
Travel Med/Surg Registered Nurse (RN) Job – 13-Week Contract in Des Moines, IA
Join a rewarding Medical-Surgical Registered Nurse travel assignment in Des Moines, Iowa. This travel RN job is ideal for a nurse who thrives in a fast-paced acute care environment and wants to make a meaningful impact from day one. Des Moines, IA 50314 offers a welcoming community, a vibrant downtown, and a great balance of city convenience and Midwestern charm.
Job Details
- Employment Type: Travel Nursing
- Schedule: 12-hour day shifts
- Hours: 36 hours per week
- Duration: 13 weeks
- Start Date: August 9, 2026
- Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,910 - $2,010
- Location: Des Moines, IA 50314
- Setting: Medical/Surgical inpatient care
Job Requirements
- Active RN license in good standing
- At least 1 year of recent Med/Surg nursing experience required
- Ability to work 12-hour day shifts with reliable attendance
- Strong clinical judgment, communication, and prioritization skills
- Experience in an acute care or inpatient setting preferred
- Comfort with documentation and interdisciplinary collaboration
- Ability to meet onboarding and compliance requirements
Responsibilities
- Deliver safe, compassionate, and patient-centered medical-surgical nursing care
- Assess patient conditions and monitor for changes in status
- Administer medications, treatments, and interventions per protocol
- Collaborate with physicians and the care team to support positive patient outcomes
- Document assessments, care provided, and patient progress accurately
- Educate patients and families on care plans and discharge instructions
- Adapt quickly to changing patient needs while maintaining high-quality care
Apply now to explore this travel nursing job in Des Moines, IA and join a supportive healthcare team today.
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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