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Labor & Delivery Travel Nursing Jobs in Des Moines for RNs

Find Top RN Labor & Delivery Travel Nursing Jobs in Des Moines, Iowa

AMN Healthcare can help you find the top L&D travel nurse jobs in and around Des Moines, Iowa. We have new jobs updating daily, so be sure to Apply Now so our specialists can make sure you get first crack. We make it easy for you to compare Des Moines’s L&D nursing jobs by allowing you to filter based on salary, shift type, location or duration to find the right job for you.

Des Moines is a great location for L&D travel nurses to come live, work and play! And what is a travel nurse looking for if not a great work/life balance in a fun city? Search for jobs below or apply now and our AMN Healthcare team will help get you started!

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travel Compact State
Registered Nurse – Labor & Delivery
  • Ottumwa, Iowa – 52501
    Distance from Des Moines: 74 miles
  • 12 N,
  • May 5, 2025
  • 13
$2,038 to $2,246
Weekly Pay*
Our high-quality medical staff, many of whom are board-certified, offer a complete range of services from family practice and internal medicine to specialties such as general surgery, gastroenterology, orthopedics, urology, cardiology, radiation oncology, and more. Our highly trained and dedicated associates work closely as a team to provide individualized, seamless care to our patients and caring support to families and friends. Thank you for the opportunity to serve your healthcare needs. For more than 125 years, Ottumwa Regional Health Center has been serving the community of Ottumwa and the citizens of Southeast Iowa. We are a regional health center providing a wide range of health services, including emergency medicine, critical care services, medical/surgical, acute rehabilitation, obstetrics, and pediatrics, as well as specialty services such as cardiac catheterization, diagnostic and therapeutic radiological services, wound care, pain clinic, sleep lab, pathology, and so much more.
travel Compact State
Registered Nurse – Labor & Delivery
  • Fort Madison, Iowa – 52627
    Distance from Des Moines: 137 miles
  • 12 N,
  • April 28, 2025
  • 13
$2,250 to $2,479
Weekly Pay*
This outstanding Labor and Delivery unit is looking for the right RN to join their team of compassionate and driven health care professionals. Join this highly motivated team of caregivers and enjoy a challenging and welcoming environment based on optimal patient care.
travel Compact State
Registered Nurse – Labor & Delivery
  • Fort Madison, Iowa – 52627
    Distance from Des Moines: 137 miles
  • 12 N,
  • April 28, 2025
  • 13
$2,144 to $2,363
Weekly Pay*
Delivers care to patients utilizing the nursing process of assessment, planning, intervention, implementation, and evaluation in coordination with other health team members. Effectively interacts with the patient, significant others, and other health team members while maintaining high standards of professional nursing. Provides high quality care to the following patient populations: Adolescent and Adult Females, Neonates
travel Compact State
Registered Nurse – Labor & Delivery
  • Le Mars, Iowa – 51031
    Distance from Des Moines: 155 miles
  • 12 N,
  • May 12, 2025
  • 13
$2,109 to $2,324
Weekly Pay*
travel Exclusive Compact State
Registered Nurse – Labor & Delivery
  • Sioux City, Iowa – 51104
    Distance from Des Moines: 156 miles
  • 12 N,
  • May 12, 2025
  • 13
$2,461 to $2,712
Weekly Pay*
St. Luke’s has earned Gold Plus Certification for Stroke Care. St. Luke’s has been recognized by a leading industry publication for its new operating rooms. Surgical Products magazine has awarded St. Luke’s with the publication’s OR of the Year Award in the New Construction Category. Congratulations to 35 wonderful nurses from UnityPoint Health who have been recognized as one of the 100 Great Iowa Nurses for 2014. With a care-giving model based on optimal patient outcomes, the ideal candidate will bring experience, innovation and passion to their role. This top-ranked L&D unit is ready to welcome a new member to their team. With patient care deeply rooted in compassion, innovation and passion for great outcomes, you’ll find a challenging and rewarding environment.
travel Exclusive Compact State
Registered Nurse – Labor & Delivery
  • Sioux City, Iowa – 51104
    Distance from Des Moines: 156 miles
  • 12 N,
  • April 28, 2025
  • 15
$2,239 to $2,467
Weekly Pay*
St. Luke’s has earned Gold Plus Certification for Stroke Care. St. Luke’s has been recognized by a leading industry publication for its new operating rooms. Surgical Products magazine has awarded St. Luke’s with the publication’s OR of the Year Award in the New Construction Category. Congratulations to 35 wonderful nurses from UnityPoint Health who have been recognized as one of the 100 Great Iowa Nurses for 2014. With a care-giving model based on optimal patient outcomes, the ideal candidate will bring experience, innovation and passion to their role. This top-ranked L&D unit is ready to welcome a new member to their team. With patient care deeply rooted in compassion, innovation and passion for great outcomes, you’ll find a challenging and rewarding environment.
travel Compact State
Registered Nurse – Labor & Delivery
  • Kearney, Nebraska – 68848
    Distance from Des Moines: 291 miles
  • 12 N,
  • April 28, 2025
  • 13
$2,126 to $2,343
Weekly Pay*
This outstanding Labor and Delivery unit is looking for the right RN to join their team of compassionate and driven health care professionals. Join this highly motivated team of caregivers and enjoy a challenging and welcoming environment based on optimal patient care.
travel
Registered Nurse – Labor & Delivery
  • Urbana, Illinois – 61801
    Distance from Des Moines: 300 miles
  • 12 N,
  • April 28, 2025
  • 12
$2,128 to $2,345
Weekly Pay*
This outstanding Labor and Delivery unit is looking for the right RN to join their team of compassionate and driven health care professionals. Join this highly motivated team of caregivers and enjoy a challenging and welcoming environment based on optimal patient care.
travel Exclusive
Registered Nurse – Labor & Delivery
  • Effingham, Illinois – 62401
    Distance from Des Moines: 317 miles
  • 12 N,
  • May 5, 2025
  • 13
$2,357 to $2,598
Weekly Pay*
As part of HSHS, you’ll join a team that is focused on improving, excelling and building a better tomorrow. Whether it is a clinical, technical or professional career, this is your chance to launch a rewarding career.
travel Compact State
Registered Nurse – Labor & Delivery
  • Wichita, Kansas – 67214
    Distance from Des Moines: 335 miles
  • 12 N,
  • April 21, 2025
  • 13
$2,090 to $2,733
Weekly Pay*
Outstanding LD unit, based in Wichita, is looking for the right RN to join their team. 26 bed unit. Patient Ratios – 1:1 high risk labors and c-sections; 1:2 antepartum, PPROM, PTL on mag, PP on mag; 1:3 PP mag no baby. 500+ bed teaching hospital using Meditech charting. Facility is a Level 1 Adult Trauma center, Level 2 Pediatric Trauma center Expect the unexpected with big-city amenities and Midwestern cost of living! Themed gardens at Botanica Wichita include a wildflower meadow and a Chinese garden. The Museum of World Treasures has Egyptian mummies and a T. rex skeleton. In Wichita you can dine at more than 1,000 restaurants or browse eclectic shops, antique stores, and open-air shopping centers.
travel Compact State
Registered Nurse – Labor & Delivery
  • Wichita, Kansas – 67214
    Distance from Des Moines: 335 miles
  • 12 N,
  • May 12, 2025
  • 13
$1,654 to $1,823
Weekly Pay*
Outstanding LD unit, based in Wichita, is looking for the right RN to join their team. 26 bed unit. Patient Ratios – 1:1 high risk labors and c-sections; 1:2 antepartum, PPROM, PTL on mag, PP on mag; 1:3 PP mag no baby. 500+ bed teaching hospital using Meditech charting. Facility is a Level 1 Adult Trauma center, Level 2 Pediatric Trauma center Expect the unexpected with big-city amenities and Midwestern cost of living! Themed gardens at Botanica Wichita include a wildflower meadow and a Chinese garden. The Museum of World Treasures has Egyptian mummies and a T. rex skeleton. In Wichita you can dine at more than 1,000 restaurants or browse eclectic shops, antique stores, and open-air shopping centers.
travel Exclusive Compact State
Registered Nurse – Labor & Delivery
  • Green Bay, Wisconsin – 54307
    Distance from Des Moines: 347 miles
  • 12 N,
  • April 28, 2025
  • 13
$2,391 to $2,635
Weekly Pay*
Since 1888, our hospital has been serving the people of Greater Green Bay, Northeast Wisconsin, and nearby Upper Michigan as the region’s health care leader.
travel Compact State
Registered Nurse – Labor & Delivery
  • Bentonville, Arkansas – 72712
    Distance from Des Moines: 363 miles
  • 12 D,
  • May 12, 2025
  • 13
$1,463 to $1,612
Weekly Pay*
– 128 bed community hospital located in northwestern AR, close to where AR, MO, and OK meet – The hospital’s women’s center features maternity care suites with home-like comfort. Five Labor/Delivery/Recovery birthing suites, two surgical suites for patients who undergo Cesarean section deliveries, and 10 postpartum suites.
travel
Registered Nurse – Labor & Delivery
  • Saint Joseph, Michigan – 49085
    Distance from Des Moines: 368 miles
  • 12 N,
  • April 21, 2025
  • 13
$1,984 to $2,187
Weekly Pay*
This outstanding Labor and Delivery unit is looking for the right RN to join their team of compassionate and driven health care professionals. Join this highly motivated team of caregivers and enjoy a challenging and welcoming environment based on optimal patient care.
travel Compact State
Registered Nurse – Labor & Delivery
  • North Platte, Nebraska – 69101
    Distance from Des Moines: 372 miles
  • 12 D,
  • June 9, 2025
  • 13
$2,109 to $2,324
Weekly Pay*
This outstanding Labor and Delivery unit is looking for the right RN to join their team of compassionate and driven health care professionals. Join this highly motivated team of caregivers and enjoy a challenging and welcoming environment based on optimal patient care.
travel Compact State
Registered Nurse – Labor & Delivery
  • North Platte, Nebraska – 69101
    Distance from Des Moines: 372 miles
  • 12 E, 12 N,
  • June 9, 2025
  • 13
$2,109 to $2,324
Weekly Pay*
This outstanding Labor and Delivery unit is looking for the right RN to join their team of compassionate and driven health care professionals. Join this highly motivated team of caregivers and enjoy a challenging and welcoming environment based on optimal patient care.
travel
Registered Nurse – Labor & Delivery
  • Niles, Michigan – 49120
    Distance from Des Moines: 380 miles
  • 12 N,
  • April 21, 2025
  • 13
$1,843 to $2,031
Weekly Pay*
This outstanding Labor and Delivery unit is looking for the right RN to join their team of compassionate and driven health care professionals. Join this highly motivated team of caregivers and enjoy a challenging and welcoming environment based on optimal patient care.
travel Compact State
Registered Nurse – Labor & Delivery
  • Tulsa, Oklahoma – 74136
    Distance from Des Moines: 398 miles
  • 12 N,
  • May 5, 2025
  • 13
$2,056 to $2,265
Weekly Pay*
This outstanding Labor and Delivery unit, based in exciting Tulsa is looking for the right RN to join their team of compassionate and driven health care professionals. Join this highly motivated team of caregivers and enjoy a challenging and welcoming environment based on optimal patient care.
travel Compact State
Registered Nurse – Labor & Delivery
  • Benton, Arkansas – 72015
    Distance from Des Moines: 489 miles
  • 12 D,
  • May 6, 2025
  • 13
$1,639 to $1,806
Weekly Pay*
This outstanding Labor and Delivery unit is looking for the right RN to join their team of compassionate and driven health care professionals. Join this highly motivated team of caregivers and enjoy a challenging and welcoming environment based on optimal patient care.
travel Compact State
Registered Nurse – Labor & Delivery
  • Springfield, Tennessee – 37172
    Distance from Des Moines: 504 miles
  • 12 N,
  • April 28, 2025
  • 13
$1,480 to $1,631
Weekly Pay*
This outstanding Labor and Delivery unit is looking for the right RN to join their team of compassionate and driven health care professionals. Join this highly motivated team of caregivers and enjoy a challenging and welcoming environment based on optimal patient care.
travel Exclusive
Registered Nurse – Labor & Delivery
  • Commerce Township, Michigan – 48382
    Distance from Des Moines: 523 miles
  • 12 N,
  • April 28, 2025
  • 13
$2,171 to $2,392
Weekly Pay*
Common Diagnosis/Treatment: labor and delivery, post gynecological procedures, post op plastic surgery # of Beds: 22 Nurse to Patient Ratio: 1:1 Charting: CERNER Scrub Color: NAVY Areas of Float Support: Special Procedures:peds, special care nursery
travel Exclusive
Registered Nurse – Labor & Delivery
  • Commerce Township, Michigan – 48382
    Distance from Des Moines: 523 miles
  • 12 D,
  • April 28, 2025
  • 13
$2,171 to $2,392
Weekly Pay*
Common Diagnosis/Treatment: labor and delivery, post gynecological procedures, post op plastic surgery # of Beds: 22 Nurse to Patient Ratio: 1:1 Charting: CERNER Scrub Color: NAVY Areas of Float Support: Special Procedures:peds, special care nursery
travel Compact State
Registered Nurse – Labor & Delivery
  • Nashville, Tennessee – 37203
    Distance from Des Moines: 525 miles
  • 12 N,
  • April 30, 2025
  • 13
$1,480 to $1,631
Weekly Pay*
686-bed facility on a 43-acre campus. Music City offers art, music, beer and food festivals, Tennessee Titans football, Nashville Predators hockey, and a variety of college sports. Music takes center stage with events like the Americana Music Festival, Full Moon Pickin’ Parties, and Musicians Corner. Area events include The Music City Food + Wine Festival, Country Music Association Awards followed by the CMA Country Christmas taping later in the week.
travel Compact State
Registered Nurse – Labor & Delivery
  • Nashville, Tennessee – 37203
    Distance from Des Moines: 525 miles
  • 12 D,
  • April 28, 2025
  • 13
$1,480 to $1,631
Weekly Pay*
This outstanding Labor and Delivery unit is looking for the right RN to join their team of compassionate and driven health care professionals.
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Statistics on L&D RN Jobs in Des Moines, Iowa

Here are some helpful statistics about L&D traveling nurse jobs in & near Des Moines. The data is based on the last three complete months of L&D job postings in the Des Moines and nearby areas. It is updated regularly, so you can find the most recent Labor & Delivery job salary trends, the types of shifts, and contract durations most commonly available in Des Moines and more. Find out more about travel nursing salaries.

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FAQs About Travel L&D Nursing Jobs for RNs in Des Moines, IA

What types of shifts are most common for L&D travel jobs in Des Moines?

Based on the last 6 months of travel nurse jobs data, 12 Hour Night shifts were the most common in Des Moines and surrounding areas.

How much does a day shift Labor & Delivery nurse make on average in Des Moines and nearby cities?

A: A 12 Hour Day shift Labor & Delivery nurse in Des Moines can make an average of $1,822 per week based on recent job availability.

How much does a night shift Labor & Delivery nurse make on average in Des Moines and nearby cities?

A: A 12 Hour Night shift Labor & Delivery nurse in Des Moines can make an average of $2,042 per week based on recent job availability data.

What hospitals and healthcare facilities have Labor & Delivery staff in or near Des Moines?

  • Iowa Methodist Medical Center in Des Moines (1.4 miles from Des Moines)

What is the most common contract for Labor & Delivery travel jobs in Des Moines?

Based on recent data, the most common duration for a Labor & Delivery job in Des Moines is 13.

Locating Labor & Delivery Travel Nursing Jobs in Des Moines

In Des Moines, facilities like Iowa Methodist Medical Center, all offer L&D departments. It’s a great city to work in and nearby to neighborhoods like neighborhoods.

Other popular cities near Des Moines’s L&D job opportunities are West Des Moines (5.5 miles), Urbandale (5.6 miles) and Clive (5.9 miles). These are near to zip codes: 50309 (1.4 miles).

Des Moines Hospitals With L&D Departments

There are 3 hospitals & healthcare facilities that have L&D nurses in Des Moines. Sometimes it is useful to see what types of shifts, contract durations, and travel nurse housing in nearby neighborhoods each facility might offer in order to find the right opportunity for your next traveling L&D nurse position in or nearby Des Moines.

Iowa Methodist Medical Center
Shifts
10 D, 12 D, and 12 N
Job Durations
13 and 4
Address
1200 Pleasant Street
Des Moines, IA 50309
Pella Regional Health Center
Shifts
8 D, 8 E, 10 D, 10 E, 12 D, 12 E, and 12 N
Job Durations
13
Address
404 Jefferson Street
Pella, IA 50219
RAINBOW PEDIATRICS
Shifts
12 D and 12 N
Job Durations
13 and 4
Address
1701 N. COLLINS BLVD., SUITE 300
West Des Moines, TX 75080
Nearby Neighborhoods
Buckingham (75081)
Trinity – MercyOne Newton Medical Center
Shifts
12 D, 12 E, and 12 N
Job Durations
12 and 13
Address
204 N 4th Ave E
Newton, IA 50208
UnityPoint Health – Methodist West Hospital – MSP
Shifts
10 D, 12 D, and 12 N
Job Durations
12, 13, 6, and 14
Address
1660 60TH STREET
West Des Moines, IA 50266
* Estimate of payments is intended for informational purposes and includes hourly wages, as well as reimbursements for meal & incidental expenses and housing expenses incurred on behalf of the Company. Please speak with a recruiter for additional details.