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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 currently offer 2 of the best available nurse travel jobs in the Des Moines area. We also have 2 exclusive, high-paying Labor & Delivery travel nurse job(s) you won’t find anywhere else. 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.

Today you can find L&D jobs with a salary range between $2,170 to $2,838 per week. The Des Moines L&D travel nursing market can include hospital facilities in Des Moines proper like Iowa Methodist Medical Center with more facilities in nearby areas like West Des Moines, Urbandale and Clive to name a few.

If you have a specific start date in mind, we have a variety of options for L&D travel jobs in Des Moines. The earliest start date in Des Moines is Jan 4, 2025 for a Registered Nurse – Labor & Delivery role at $3,009 per week. The latest start date for an L&D job in Des Moines is Jan 20, 2025 for a Registered Nurse – Labor & Delivery role at $2,443 per week. You can also find other possibilities by sorting on “start date” in the list below.

There are a variety of contract lengths available for a(n) Labor & Delivery travel nurse job in Des Moines including 13 weeks.

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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Search Top Paying Labor & Delivery Jobs in or near Des Moines

We have 2 Labor & Delivery jobs in Des Moines, IA and 12 Labor & Delivery jobs in Iowa, and 228 total Nationwide. If you’re not finding what you’re looking for immediately, sign up for the AMN Passport App today and we’ll connect you directly with a recruiter.

travel Exclusive Compact State
Registered Nurse – Labor & Delivery
  • Des Moines, Iowa – 50309
  • 12 N,
  • January 4, 2025
  • 13
$2,170 to $2,838
Weekly Pay*
Iowa Methodist Medical Center was established in 1901 in a single building. Today, Iowa Methodist has become an important regional medical center and teaching hospital. Located in downtown Des Moines on a 42-acre campus, Iowa Methodist employs nearly 4,000 people and has 370 staffed beds. Iowa Methodist is well known throughout the Midwest for cancer care. Iowa Methodist is one of two Level I Trauma Centers in the state of Iowa. Life Flight, the air ambulance program for Iowa Methodist, began in 1979 and continues to fly hundreds of vital missions per year.
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travel Exclusive Compact State
Registered Nurse – Labor & Delivery
  • Des Moines, Iowa – 50309
  • 12 N,
  • January 4, 2025
  • 13
$2,217 to $2,443
Weekly Pay*
Iowa Methodist Medical Center was established in 1901 in a single building. Today, Iowa Methodist has become an important regional medical center and teaching hospital. Located in downtown Des Moines on a 42-acre campus, Iowa Methodist employs nearly 4,000 people and has 370 staffed beds. Iowa Methodist is well known throughout the Midwest for cancer care. Iowa Methodist is one of two Level I Trauma Centers in the state of Iowa. Life Flight, the air ambulance program for Iowa Methodist, began in 1979 and continues to fly hundreds of vital missions per year.
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travel Exclusive Compact State
Registered Nurse – Labor & Delivery
  • West Des Moines, Iowa – 50266
    Distance from Des Moines: 6 miles
  • 12 N,
  • January 4, 2025
  • 13
$2,301 to $3,009
Weekly Pay*
Iowa Methodist Medical Center was established in 1901 in a single building. Today, Iowa Methodist has become an important regional medical center and teaching hospital. Located in downtown Des Moines on a 42-acre campus, Iowa Methodist employs nearly 4,000 people and has 370 staffed beds. Iowa Methodist is well known throughout the Midwest for cancer care. Iowa Methodist is one of two Level I Trauma Centers in the state of Iowa. Life Flight, the air ambulance program for Iowa Methodist, began in 1979 and continues to fly hundreds of vital missions per year.
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travel Exclusive Compact State
Registered Nurse – Labor & Delivery
  • West Des Moines, Iowa – 50266
    Distance from Des Moines: 6 miles
  • 12 N,
  • January 4, 2025
  • 13
$2,217 to $2,443
Weekly Pay*
Iowa Methodist Medical Center was established in 1901 in a single building. Today, Iowa Methodist has become an important regional medical center and teaching hospital. Located in downtown Des Moines on a 42-acre campus, Iowa Methodist employs nearly 4,000 people and has 370 staffed beds. Iowa Methodist is well known throughout the Midwest for cancer care. Iowa Methodist is one of two Level I Trauma Centers in the state of Iowa. Life Flight, the air ambulance program for Iowa Methodist, began in 1979 and continues to fly hundreds of vital missions per year.
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travel Exclusive Compact State
Registered Nurse – Labor & Delivery
  • West Des Moines, Iowa – 50266
    Distance from Des Moines: 6 miles
  • 12 D,
  • January 20, 2025
  • 13
$2,217 to $2,443
Weekly Pay*
Iowa Methodist Medical Center was established in 1901 in a single building. Today, Iowa Methodist has become an important regional medical center and teaching hospital. Located in downtown Des Moines on a 42-acre campus, Iowa Methodist employs nearly 4,000 people and has 370 staffed beds. Iowa Methodist is well known throughout the Midwest for cancer care. Iowa Methodist is one of two Level I Trauma Centers in the state of Iowa. Life Flight, the air ambulance program for Iowa Methodist, began in 1979 and continues to fly hundreds of vital missions per year.
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travel Compact State
Registered Nurse – Labor & Delivery
  • Ottumwa, Iowa – 52501
    Distance from Des Moines: 74 miles
  • 12 D,
  • January 13, 2025
  • 13
$2,045 to $2,253
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.
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travel Compact State
Registered Nurse – Labor & Delivery
  • Ottumwa, Iowa – 52501
    Distance from Des Moines: 74 miles
  • 12 D,
  • January 13, 2025
  • 13
$2,045 to $2,253
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.
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travel Compact State
Registered Nurse – Labor & Delivery
  • Ottumwa, Iowa – 52501
    Distance from Des Moines: 74 miles
  • 12 N,
  • January 13, 2025
  • 13
$2,045 to $2,253
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.
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travel Compact State
Registered Nurse – Labor & Delivery
  • Iowa City, Iowa – 52245
    Distance from Des Moines: 107 miles
  • 12 N,
  • January 6, 2025
  • 13
$2,503 to $2,759
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.
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travel Compact State
Registered Nurse – Labor & Delivery
  • Omaha, Nebraska – 68124
    Distance from Des Moines: 123 miles
  • 12 N,
  • January 13, 2025
  • 13
$1,974 to $2,176
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.
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travel Compact State
Registered Nurse – Labor & Delivery
  • Omaha, Nebraska – 68124
    Distance from Des Moines: 123 miles
  • 12 N,
  • January 13, 2025
  • 13
$1,974 to $2,176
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.
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travel Compact State
Registered Nurse – Labor & Delivery
  • Omaha, Nebraska – 68124
    Distance from Des Moines: 123 miles
  • 12 N,
  • January 13, 2025
  • 13
$1,974 to $2,176
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.
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travel Compact State
Registered Nurse – Labor & Delivery
  • Omaha, Nebraska – 68124
    Distance from Des Moines: 123 miles
  • 12 N,
  • January 13, 2025
  • 13
$1,974 to $2,176
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.
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travel Exclusive Compact State
Registered Nurse – Labor & Delivery
  • Sioux City, Iowa – 51104
    Distance from Des Moines: 156 miles
  • 12 N,
  • January 20, 2025
  • 13
$2,473 to $3,234
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.
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travel Exclusive Compact State
Registered Nurse – Labor & Delivery
  • Sioux City, Iowa – 51104
    Distance from Des Moines: 156 miles
  • 12 N,
  • February 3, 2025
  • 13
$2,415 to $2,662
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.
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travel Exclusive Compact State
Registered Nurse – Labor & Delivery
  • Sioux City, Iowa – 51104
    Distance from Des Moines: 156 miles
  • 12 N,
  • December 23, 2024
  • 13
$2,415 to $2,662
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.
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Registered Nurse – Labor & Delivery
  • Silvis, Illinois – 61282
    Distance from Des Moines: 165 miles
  • 12 N,
  • January 13, 2025
  • 13
$1,775 to $1,956
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.
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travel Exclusive
Registered Nurse – Labor & Delivery
  • Springfield, Illinois – 62769
    Distance from Des Moines: 242 miles
  • 12 N,
  • January 20, 2025
  • 13
$2,569 to $2,831
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.
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travel Compact State
Registered Nurse – Labor & Delivery
  • Rolla, Missouri – 65401
    Distance from Des Moines: 270 miles
  • 12 N,
  • January 4, 2025
$1,621 to $1,787
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.
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travel
Registered Nurse – Labor & Delivery
  • Urbana, Illinois – 61801
    Distance from Des Moines: 300 miles
  • 12 N,
  • December 30, 2024
  • 12
$2,040 to $2,248
Weekly Pay*
Magnet Recognized! Carle Foundation Hospital attained Magnet recognition in 2019 for a third time.
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travel
Registered Nurse – Labor & Delivery
  • Urbana, Illinois – 61801
    Distance from Des Moines: 300 miles
  • 12 N,
  • December 30, 2024
  • 12
$2,040 to $2,248
Weekly Pay*
Magnet Recognized! Carle Foundation Hospital attained Magnet recognition in 2019 for a third time.
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travel
Registered Nurse – Labor & Delivery
  • Urbana, Illinois – 61801
    Distance from Des Moines: 300 miles
  • 12 D,
  • December 30, 2024
  • 12
$2,040 to $2,248
Weekly Pay*
Magnet Recognized! Carle Foundation Hospital attained Magnet recognition in 2019 for a third time.
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travel Compact State
Registered Nurse – Labor & Delivery
  • Wichita, Kansas – 67214
    Distance from Des Moines: 335 miles
  • 12 D,
  • December 29, 2024
$1,573 to $1,733
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.
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travel Compact State
Registered Nurse – Labor & Delivery
  • Wichita, Kansas – 67214
    Distance from Des Moines: 335 miles
  • 12 N,
  • January 6, 2025
  • 13
$1,573 to $1,733
Weekly Pay*
Outstanding LD unit, based in Wichita, is looking for the right RN to join their team. 500+ bed teaching hospital; 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.
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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.

Salary Range

Salary Trends

Jobs by Facility types

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

What are the top paying Labor & Delivery jobs currently available in or near Des Moines?

  • Registered Nurse – L&D with a per week salary of $3,009, a 13 weeks duration, for a 12 N in West Des Moines (5.5 miles away)
  • Registered Nurse – L&D with a per week salary of $2,838, a 13 weeks duration, for a 12 N in Des Moines
  • Registered Nurse – L&D with a per week salary of $2,443, a 13 weeks duration, for a 12 D in West Des Moines (5.5 miles away)

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 many Labor & Delivery travel nursing jobs are available in Des Moines?

There are currently 2 Labor & Delivery travel nursing jobs available in Des Moines. We also get new nursing specialties jobs daily, so be sure to apply now and a recruiter will help you find the perfect fit as jobs become available.

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?

  • Medix Occupational Health Services in Ankeny (7.1 miles from Des Moines)
  • Careington (Dialcare) – IA in Carlisle (9.8 miles from Des Moines)
  • MercyOne in Des Moines (0.7 miles from Des Moines)
  • Iowa Lutheran Hospital in Des Moines (0.1 miles from Des Moines)
  • Iowa Methodist Medical Center in Des Moines (1.5 miles from Des Moines)

How much does an Labor & Delivery travel nurse make on average in Des Moines?

A Labor & Delivery nurse in Des Moines can make an average of $1,982 per week.

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 Medix Occupational Health Services, Careington (Dialcare) – IA and MercyOne, 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: 50314 (0.7 miles), 50023 (7.1 miles) and 50325 (8.4 miles).

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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
8 D, 10 D, 10 N, 12 D, 12 E, and 12 N
Job Durations
12, 13, and 11
Departments
Cardiovascular Operating Room Cath Lab Dialysis Emergency Room Intensive Care Unit Labor & Delivery Labor & Delivery Medical Surgical Medical Surgical Oncology Operating Room Operating Room Outpatient Clinic Progressive Care Unit Rehabilitation Telemetry
Address
1200 Pleasant Street
Des Moines, IA 50309
Trinity – MercyOne Newton Medical Center
Shifts
12 D, 12 E, and 12 N
Job Durations
12 and 13
Departments
Emergency Room Intensive Care Unit Labor & Delivery Medical Surgical Telemetry
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
Departments
Emergency Room Labor & Delivery Labor & Delivery Medical Surgical Operating Room Operating Room
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.