Des Moines RN market intelligence
Travel Nurse Jobs in Des Moines, IA
See live Des Moines, IA travel nurse jobs by facility, specialty, pay, and recent activity, then compare which Des Moines travel nurse agencies are covering the same demand before you share your information.
Facility pay and agency coverage
Mullet shows direct travel nurse contracts and helps you compare which agencies are active on the same Des Moines facility demand, along with pay, specialty, and recency.
Market brief
Within 50 miles of Des Moines, Mullet currently shows 57 active RN travel job postings across 3 facilities and 2 agencies. Average weekly pay is $2,148/week, with current postings reaching $2,965/week. The strongest current demand is in Med-Surg - Tele, ICU, Med-Surg, L&D, and Emergency Room. Use this page to compare Des Moines travel nurse assignments by facility demand, specialty mix, pay, and agency coverage.
Current snapshot
Live jobs57
Facilities3
Agencies2
Facility demand snapshot
Des Moines hospitals and facilities hiring travel nurses
See where current Des Moines hospital demand is concentrated. Facility-level demand helps you understand which Des Moines-area hospitals are active, which specialties are showing up, and which agencies are connected to those openings.
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64 openings
Aequor
Cath Lab Travel RN
UnityPoint Health Iowa Methodist Medical Center - Des Moines, Iowa
Up to $2,965 /wk
Start
Aug 24, 2026
Shift
10hr Days
Hours per Week
40 hours
Openings
2 openings
Updated
Aug 10, 2026
Aequor
CVOR Travel RN
UnityPoint Health Iowa Methodist Medical Center - Des Moines, Iowa
Up to $2,729 /wk
Start
Sep 14, 2026
Shift
10hr Days
Hours per Week
40 hours
Updated
Aug 7, 2026
Aequor
Operating Room Travel RN
UnityPoint Health Iowa Methodist Medical Center - Des Moines, Iowa
Up to $2,649 /wk
Start
Sep 14, 2026
Shift
10hr Rotating
Hours per Week
40 hours
Openings
4 openings
Updated
Aug 10, 2026
Aequor
L&D Travel RN
UnityPoint Health Iowa Methodist Medical Center - Des Moines, Iowa
Up to $2,418 /wk
Start
Sep 7, 2026
Shift
12hr Nights
Hours per Week
36 hours
Updated
Aug 11, 2026
Stability Healthcare
ICU Travel RN
MercyOne Des Moines Medical Center - Des Moines, Iowa
Up to $2,207 /wk
Start
Ask agency
Shift
12hr Nights
Hours per Week
36 hours
Updated
Aug 11, 2026
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Stability Healthcare
ICU Travel RN
MercyOne Des Moines Medical Center - Des Moines, Iowa
$2,207/wk12hr NightsAug 11, 2026
Stability Healthcare
ICU Travel RN
MercyOne Des Moines Medical Center - Des Moines, Iowa
$2,207/wk12hr NightsAug 11, 2026
Stability Healthcare
ICU Travel RN
MercyOne Des Moines Medical Center - Des Moines, Iowa
$2,207/wk12hr NightsAug 11, 2026
Stability Healthcare
ICU Travel RN
MercyOne Des Moines Medical Center - Des Moines, Iowa
$2,207/wk12hr NightsAug 11, 2026
Stability Healthcare
Emergency Room Travel RN
MercyOne Des Moines Medical Center - Des Moines, Iowa
$2,207/wk12hr DaysAug 11, 2026
Specialty demand board
Des Moines travel nurse specialties hiring right now
Specialty demand changes by market. Use current Des Moines specialty volume, facility count, and pay ranges to decide which agencies are worth talking to for your specialty.
Med-Surg - Tele
Jobs
23
Facilities
1
Max Pay
$2,098
Avg Pay
$2,056
ICU
Jobs
12
Facilities
1
Max Pay
$2,207
Avg Pay
$2,196
Med-Surg
Jobs
7
Facilities
1
Max Pay
$2,098
Avg Pay
$2,082
L&D
Jobs
5
Facilities
2
Max Pay
$2,418
Avg Pay
$2,234
Emergency Room
Jobs
3
Facilities
2
Max Pay
$2,207
Avg Pay
$2,155
Oncology
Jobs
3
Facilities
1
Max Pay
$2,079
Avg Pay
$2,010
Cath Lab
Jobs
1
Facilities
1
Max Pay
$2,965
Avg Pay
$2,965
CVOR
Jobs
1
Facilities
1
Max Pay
$2,729
Avg Pay
$2,729
Operating Room
Jobs
1
Facilities
1
Max Pay
$2,649
Avg Pay
$2,649
LTAC
Jobs
1
Facilities
1
Max Pay
$2,201
Avg Pay
$2,201
| Specialty | Active Job Postings | Average Weekly Pay | Highest Weekly Pay | Facilities Hiring |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Med-Surg - Tele | 23 | $2,056 | $2,098 | 1 |
| ICU | 12 | $2,196 | $2,207 | 1 |
| Med-Surg | 7 | $2,082 | $2,098 | 1 |
| L&D | 5 | $2,234 | $2,418 | 2 |
| Emergency Room | 3 | $2,155 | $2,207 | 2 |
| Oncology | 3 | $2,010 | $2,079 | 1 |
| Cath Lab | 1 | $2,965 | $2,965 | 1 |
| CVOR | 1 | $2,729 | $2,729 | 1 |
| Operating Room | 1 | $2,649 | $2,649 | 1 |
| LTAC | 1 | $2,201 | $2,201 | 1 |
Agencies with Des Moines coverage
Agencies posting Des Moines jobs right now
These are the Des Moines travel nurse agencies Mullet currently sees posting RN jobs in this market. Compare current job volume, facility coverage, pay, and freshness separately from the 120-day history above.
Stability Healthcare
Jobs
51
Avg Pay
$2,105
Facilities
1
Top specialties
Med-Surg - TeleICU+1 more
Likely direct
Aequor
Jobs
6
Avg Pay
$2,508
Facilities
2
Top specialties
Cath LabCVOR+1 more
Likely direct
| Agency | Active Job Postings | Facilities | Average Weekly Pay | Top Weekly Pay | Top Specialties | Next Step |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stability Healthcare | 51 | 1 | $2,105 | $2,207 | Med-Surg - Tele, ICU, Med-Surg | |
| Aequor | 6 | 2 | $2,508 | $2,965 | Cath Lab, CVOR, Emergency Room |
Methodology
How this Des Moines market page is updated
Mullet refreshes active job supply throughout the day. Facility, agency, specialty, pay, and freshness metrics are calculated from currently active Des Moines RN travel job postings. Unique postings and reported openings are kept separate. Pay averages are calculated only from postings with valid weekly pay data. Direct-access labels are based on Mullet's agency, facility, and source signals. When a supported relationship is unavailable, we label it as posting history instead of inferring a contract.
Questions nurses ask first
Des Moines travel nurse market FAQ
What travel nurse jobs are available within 50 miles of Des Moines, IA right now?
Based on current Mullet inventory, the area within 50 miles of Des Moines in the Des Moines, IA market has active RN travel job postings across facilities such as MercyOne Des Moines Medical Center, UnityPoint Health Iowa Methodist Medical Center, and Select Specialty Hospital - Des Moines.
Which hospitals near Des Moines have the most travel nurse jobs?
Current Mullet supply in the Des Moines, IA market is concentrated at facilities such as MercyOne Des Moines Medical Center (51), UnityPoint Health Iowa Methodist Medical Center (5), and Select Specialty Hospital - Des Moines (1).
What are the highest-paying travel nurse specialties within 50 miles of Des Moines?
Current pay data suggests Cath Lab, CVOR, and Operating Room are among the highest-paying travel nurse specialties within 50 miles of Des Moines on Mullet right now.
Which agencies are posting travel nurse jobs in Des Moines?
Agencies currently posting Des Moines, IA travel nurse jobs on Mullet include Stability Healthcare and Aequor.
What is the average weekly pay for travel nurse jobs within 50 miles of Des Moines, IA?
Across current RN travel job postings within 50 miles of Des Moines with valid pay data, average weekly pay is about $2,148.
How can I compare travel nurse assignments in Des Moines?
Start by comparing live Des Moines, IA assignments by facility, specialty, pay, freshness, and agency coverage. The goal is not to contact every recruiter. It is to identify which agencies appear closest to current Des Moines demand before you share your information.
How should I choose a travel nursing agency for Des Moines?
A common travel nurse strategy is to work with 2-3 agencies. For Des Moines, IA, the smarter version is to choose agencies that actually have current coverage in the Des Moines market. Compare active job volume, facilities represented, specialty fit, pay, freshness, and direct-access signals before sharing your information.
Why does agency coverage matter for travel nurse jobs?
Agency coverage matters because the same market can look very different from one agency to the next. Job volume, facility coverage, specialty mix, pay, and freshness can all signal which agencies may be closest to current demand.
Does Mullet submit me to jobs?
No. Mullet does not submit you to jobs from this page. Mullet helps you compare live job and agency coverage. If you choose to contact agencies through Mullet, your information is shared only with the agencies you select.
What does Mullet mean by direct-access job visibility?
Mullet highlights jobs where we have evidence that an agency has direct access to the order or is a verified direct source. When directness is uncertain, we label it conservatively instead of pretending to know more than we do.
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