West Des Moines RN market intelligence
Travel Nurse Jobs in West Des Moines, IA
See live West Des Moines, IA travel nurse jobs by facility, specialty, pay, and recent activity, then compare which West 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 West Des Moines facility demand, along with pay, specialty, and recency.
Market brief
Within 50 miles of West Des Moines, Mullet currently shows 6 active RN travel job postings across 1 facility and 1 agency. Average weekly pay is $2,092/week, with current postings reaching $2,142/week. The strongest current demand is in Med-Surg and Telemetry. Use this page to compare West Des Moines travel nurse assignments by facility demand, specialty mix, pay, and agency coverage.
Current snapshot
Live jobs6
Facilities1
Agencies1
Facility demand snapshot
West Des Moines hospitals and facilities hiring travel nurses
See where current West Des Moines hospital demand is concentrated. Facility-level demand helps you understand which West Des Moines-area hospitals are active, which specialties are showing up, and which agencies are connected to those openings.
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Refine the live West Des Moines, IA feed by specialty, shift, and agency, then compare current pay, facility, and freshness at a glance.
6 openings
Aequor
Med-Surg Travel RN
MercyOne West Des Moines Medical Center - West Des Moines, Iowa
Up to $2,142 /wk
Start
Sep 7, 2026
Shift
12hr Nights
Hours per Week
36 hours
Updated
Aug 10, 2026
Aequor
Med-Surg Travel RN
MercyOne West Des Moines Medical Center - West Des Moines, Iowa
Up to $2,142 /wk
Start
Aug 24, 2026
Shift
12hr Days
Hours per Week
36 hours
Updated
Aug 3, 2026
Aequor
Telemetry Travel RN
MercyOne West Des Moines Medical Center - West Des Moines, Iowa
Up to $2,072 /wk
Start
Sep 7, 2026
Shift
12hr Nights
Hours per Week
36 hours
Updated
Aug 10, 2026
Aequor
Telemetry Travel RN
MercyOne West Des Moines Medical Center - West Des Moines, Iowa
Up to $2,072 /wk
Start
Sep 7, 2026
Shift
12hr Nights
Hours per Week
36 hours
Updated
Aug 7, 2026
Aequor
Telemetry Travel RN
MercyOne West Des Moines Medical Center - West Des Moines, Iowa
Up to $2,061 /wk
Start
Aug 24, 2026
Shift
12hr Nights
Hours per Week
36 hours
Updated
Jul 20, 2026
More live inventory
More West Des Moines, IA jobs open now
Keep scanning current market demand with direct links to more live job detail pages and the map view.
Specialty demand board
West Des Moines travel nurse specialties hiring right now
Specialty demand changes by market. Use current West Des Moines specialty volume, facility count, and pay ranges to decide which agencies are worth talking to for your specialty.
Med-Surg
Jobs
3
Facilities
1
Max Pay
$2,142
Avg Pay
$2,115
Telemetry
Jobs
3
Facilities
1
Max Pay
$2,072
Avg Pay
$2,068
| Specialty | Active Job Postings | Average Weekly Pay | Highest Weekly Pay | Facilities Hiring |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Med-Surg | 3 | $2,115 | $2,142 | 1 |
| Telemetry | 3 | $2,068 | $2,072 | 1 |
Agencies with West Des Moines coverage
Agencies posting West Des Moines jobs right now
These are the West 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
6
Avg Pay
$2,092
Facilities
1
Top specialties
Med-SurgTelemetry
Likely direct
| Agency | Active Job Postings | Facilities | Average Weekly Pay | Top Weekly Pay | Top Specialties | Next Step |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aequor | 6 | 1 | $2,092 | $2,142 | Med-Surg, Telemetry |
Methodology
How this West 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 West 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
West Des Moines travel nurse market FAQ
What travel nurse jobs are available within 50 miles of West Des Moines, IA right now?
Based on current Mullet inventory, the area within 50 miles of West Des Moines in the West Des Moines, IA market has active RN travel job postings across facilities such as MercyOne West Des Moines Medical Center.
Which hospitals near West Des Moines have the most travel nurse jobs?
Current Mullet supply in the West Des Moines, IA market is concentrated at facilities such as MercyOne West Des Moines Medical Center (6).
What are the highest-paying travel nurse specialties within 50 miles of West Des Moines?
Current pay data suggests Med-Surg and Telemetry are among the highest-paying travel nurse specialties within 50 miles of West Des Moines on Mullet right now.
Which agencies are posting travel nurse jobs in West Des Moines?
Agencies currently posting West Des Moines, IA travel nurse jobs on Mullet include Aequor.
What is the average weekly pay for travel nurse jobs within 50 miles of West Des Moines, IA?
Across current RN travel job postings within 50 miles of West Des Moines with valid pay data, average weekly pay is about $2,092.
How can I compare travel nurse assignments in West Des Moines?
Start by comparing live West 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 West Des Moines demand before you share your information.
How should I choose a travel nursing agency for West Des Moines?
A common travel nurse strategy is to work with 2-3 agencies. For West Des Moines, IA, the smarter version is to choose agencies that actually have current coverage in the West 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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