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 63 active RN travel job postings across 11 facilities and 4 agencies. Average weekly pay is $2,325/week, with current postings reaching $3,087/week. The strongest current demand is in Med-Surg - Tele, Med-Surg, ICU, Cath Lab, and L&D. Use this page to compare Des Moines travel nurse assignments by facility demand, specialty mix, pay, and agency coverage.
Current snapshot
Live jobs63
Facilities11
Agencies4
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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74 openings
Aequor
Cath Lab Travel RN
UnityPoint Health Iowa Methodist Medical Center - Des Moines, Iowa
Up to $3,087 /wk
Start
Nov 9, 2026
Shift
10hr Days
Hours per Week
40 hours
Updated
Oct 14, 2026
Aequor
Cath Lab Travel RN
UnityPoint Health Iowa Methodist Medical Center - Des Moines, Iowa
Up to $3,087 /wk
Start
Nov 2, 2026
Shift
10hr Days
Hours per Week
40 hours
Openings
3 openings
Updated
Oct 9, 2026
Aequor
Cath Lab Travel RN
UnityPoint Health Iowa Methodist Medical Center - Des Moines, Iowa
Up to $3,087 /wk
Start
Nov 2, 2026
Shift
10hr Days
Hours per Week
40 hours
Updated
Oct 8, 2026
Aequor
Progressive Care Unit Travel RN
UnityPoint Health Iowa Methodist Medical Center - Des Moines, Iowa
Up to $2,861 /wk
Start
Oct 26, 2026
Shift
12hr Nights
Hours per Week
48 hours
Updated
Oct 15, 2026
Aequor
Progressive Care Unit Travel RN
UnityPoint Health Iowa Methodist Medical Center - Des Moines, Iowa
Up to $2,861 /wk
Start
Oct 26, 2026
Shift
12hr Rotating
Hours per Week
48 hours
Updated
Oct 8, 2026
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Aequor
Operating Room Travel RN
UnityPoint Health Iowa Methodist Medical Center - Des Moines, Iowa
$2,844/wk10hr Rotating3 openingsOct 15, 2026
Aequor
Med-Surg Travel RN
UnityPoint Health Iowa Methodist Medical Center - Des Moines, Iowa
$2,832/wk12hr NightsOct 16, 2026
Aequor
CVOR Travel RN
UnityPoint Health Iowa Methodist Medical Center - Des Moines, Iowa
$2,828/wk10hr DaysOct 14, 2026
Aequor
Cath Lab Travel RN
UnityPoint Health Iowa Methodist Medical Center - Des Moines, Iowa
$2,771/wk10hr DaysSep 24, 2026
Stability Healthcare
Interventional Radiology Travel RN
MercyOne Des Moines Medical Center - Des Moines, Iowa
$2,621/wk12hr DaysNov 10, 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
13
Facilities
3
Max Pay
$2,157
Avg Pay
$2,113
Med-Surg
Jobs
9
Facilities
4
Max Pay
$2,832
Avg Pay
$2,250
ICU
Jobs
8
Facilities
2
Max Pay
$2,286
Avg Pay
$2,257
Cath Lab
Jobs
4
Facilities
1
Max Pay
$3,087
Avg Pay
$3,008
L&D
Jobs
4
Facilities
3
Max Pay
$2,487
Avg Pay
$2,360
Emergency Room
Jobs
4
Facilities
2
Max Pay
$2,286
Avg Pay
$2,266
Operating Room
Jobs
3
Facilities
2
Max Pay
$2,844
Avg Pay
$2,612
Telemetry
Jobs
3
Facilities
1
Max Pay
$2,144
Avg Pay
$2,144
Progressive Care Unit
Jobs
2
Facilities
1
Max Pay
$2,861
Avg Pay
$2,861
PICU
Jobs
2
Facilities
1
Max Pay
$2,419
Avg Pay
$2,419
| Specialty | Active Job Postings | Average Weekly Pay | Highest Weekly Pay | Facilities Hiring |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Med-Surg - Tele | 13 | $2,113 | $2,157 | 3 |
| Med-Surg | 9 | $2,250 | $2,832 | 4 |
| ICU | 8 | $2,257 | $2,286 | 2 |
| Cath Lab | 4 | $3,008 | $3,087 | 1 |
| L&D | 4 | $2,360 | $2,487 | 3 |
| Emergency Room | 4 | $2,266 | $2,286 | 2 |
| Operating Room | 3 | $2,612 | $2,844 | 2 |
| Telemetry | 3 | $2,144 | $2,144 | 1 |
| Progressive Care Unit | 2 | $2,861 | $2,861 | 1 |
| PICU | 2 | $2,419 | $2,419 | 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.
Aequor
Jobs
33
Avg Pay
$2,425
Facilities
7
Top specialties
Med-SurgCath Lab+1 more
Likely direct
Stability Healthcare
Jobs
28
Avg Pay
$2,211
Facilities
3
Top specialties
Med-Surg - TeleICU+1 more
Likely direct
KPG Healthcare
Jobs
1
Avg Pay
$2,487
Facilities
1
Top specialties
L&D
Detected posting
Supplemental Health Care
Jobs
1
Avg Pay
$2,043
Facilities
1
Top specialties
Psych
Likely direct
| Agency | Active Job Postings | Facilities | Average Weekly Pay | Top Weekly Pay | Top Specialties | Next Step |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aequor | 33 | 7 | $2,425 | $3,087 | Med-Surg, Cath Lab, Med-Surg - Tele | |
| Stability Healthcare | 28 | 3 | $2,211 | $2,621 | Med-Surg - Tele, ICU, Emergency Room | |
| KPG Healthcare | 1 | 1 | $2,487 | $2,487 | L&D | |
| Supplemental Health Care | 1 | 1 | $2,043 | $2,043 | Psych |
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, UnityPoint Health - Blank Children's Hospital, UnityPoint - Iowa Lutheran Hospital, Select Specialty Hospital - Des Moines, MercyOne West Des Moines Medical Center, and Skiff Medical Center.
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 (23), UnityPoint Health Iowa Methodist Medical Center (13), UnityPoint Health - Blank Children's Hospital (6), and UnityPoint - Iowa Lutheran Hospital (3).
What are the highest-paying travel nurse specialties within 50 miles of Des Moines?
Current pay data suggests Cath Lab, Progressive Care Unit, 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 Aequor, Stability Healthcare, KPG Healthcare, and Supplemental Health Care.
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 $2,325.
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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