Cath Lab RN in Des Moines, Iowa
- Agency
- Atlas MedStaff
- Location
- Des Moines, IA
- Job type
- Travel
- Pay
- $2,834/Per Week
- Profession
- Registered Nurse (RN)
- Industry
- Nursing & Healthcare
- Posted
- Sep 30, 2026
Pay breakdown
- Hourly
- $70.85
- Weekly
- $2,834
- Yearly (full-time)
- $147,368
- Contract length
- 13 weeks
This job pays about $70.85/hour — 87% 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, 40 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
Join us for a 13-week travel assignment in Des Moines, IA, working in a specialized Cath Lab setting. As a Cath Lab Technologist, you'll be an essential part of a team performing complex cardiac procedures, scrubbing and circulating with precision and focus. This role offers the opportunity to experience a vibrant city while applying your expertise in a fast-paced environment. The shift consists of 10-hour days, providing ample time to enjoy the local sights and sounds after work. If you've got at least two years of recent cath lab experience, including structural heart, EP, and travel work, this assignment could be your next exciting chapter.
Weather:
Around this time of year, Des Moines typically enjoys mild weather with a mix of sunshine and cool breezes, creating comfortable conditions for outdoor exploration and local events.
Fun Things To Do:
- Science Center of Iowa: Discover engaging exhibits and IMAX films.
- Pioneer Columbus Discovery Trail: Walk or bike along this scenic route through the city.
- Gray's Lake Park: Enjoy a relaxing day paddleboarding or strolling by the water.
- Living History Farms: Experience Iowa's farming heritage with interactive exhibits and demonstrations.
- Weekend trip to Des Moines River: Explore the riverbanks with kayaking or fishing adventures.
Job Specifics:
Location: Des Moines, Iowa
Shift: 10-hour days
Duration: 13 weeks, with a commitment of 40 hours per week
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