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Medical Surgical Travel Nursing Jobs in Des Moines for LPN/LVNs

Find Top LPN/LVN Medical Surgical Travel Nursing Jobs in Des Moines, Iowa

AMN Healthcare can help you find the top MS 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 MS 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 MS 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 Medical Surgical Jobs in or near Des Moines

We have 1 Medical Surgical travel jobs in Iowa, and 13 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.

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Licensed Practical Nurse -Medical Surgery
  • Waterloo, Iowa – 50703
    Distance from Des Moines: 90 miles
  • 12 N,
  • April 30, 2025
  • 13
$1,433 to $1,874
Weekly Pay*
We are a welcoming, patient-safety centered department and organization that performs cases in a variety of surgical specialties including Cardiothoracic, Vascular, Robotics, Orthopedics, General, Robotics, Gyn, Urology, Neurosurgery and Plastics. We follow AORN Recommended Practices and are passionate about our patients and great teamwork. Allen Hospital is a 204-bed, not-for-profit community hospital serving the Cedar Valley. Allen is an affiliate hospital of UnityPoint Health, which cares for one of every three patients in Iowa.
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Licensed Practical Nurse -Medical Surgery
  • Kirksville, Missouri – 63501
    Distance from Des Moines: 111 miles
  • 12 N,
  • April 28, 2025
  • 13
$1,394 to $1,537
Weekly Pay*
This position presents an opportunity to join an elite team of passionate physicians and nurses within the Medical Surgical (MS) unit. This unit sees a wide variety of conditions including endocrine, wound care, neurology and gerontology as well as patients undergoing basic recovery care. Your expertise will be utilized for high level care within the traditional Medical Surgical unit setting. MS RN’s can expect to enhance their professional experience while providing top notch patient care to those most needing it.
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Licensed Practical Nurse -Medical Surgery
  • Littleton, Colorado – 80120
    Distance from Des Moines: 613 miles
  • 12 N,
  • April 21, 2025
  • 8
$1,854 to $2,043
Weekly Pay*
This outstanding facility, based in exciting Littleton 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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Licensed Practical Nurse -Medical Surgery
  • Franklin, North Carolina – 28734
    Distance from Des Moines: 709 miles
  • 12 N,
  • April 30, 2025
  • 13
$1,263 to $1,392
Weekly Pay*
New team member needed for LTC center attached to 59 bed Critical Access hospital, located in the Nantahala National Forest region. Enjoy the NC mountains, while keeping within only a couple of hours drive from Asheville, Atlanta, and Chattangooa
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Licensed Practical Nurse -Medical Surgery
  • Asheville, North Carolina – 28801
    Distance from Des Moines: 726 miles
  • 12 N,
  • April 21, 2025
  • 13
$1,308 to $1,442
Weekly Pay*
This outstanding facility is looking for the right LPN to join their team of compassionate and driven health care professionals.
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Licensed Practical Nurse -Medical Surgery
  • Asheville, North Carolina – 28801
    Distance from Des Moines: 726 miles
  • 12 D,
  • May 12, 2025
  • 13
$1,308 to $1,442
Weekly Pay*
This outstanding facility is looking for the right LPN 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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Licensed Practical Nurse -Medical Surgery
  • Asheville, North Carolina – 28801
    Distance from Des Moines: 726 miles
  • 12 D,
  • May 5, 2025
  • 13
$1,308 to $1,441
Weekly Pay*
This outstanding facility is looking for the right LPN 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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Licensed Practical Nurse -Medical Surgery
  • Salem, Virginia – 24153
    Distance from Des Moines: 781 miles
  • 12 N,
  • April 28, 2025
  • 13
$1,347 to $1,485
Weekly Pay*
This outstanding facility is looking for the right LPN 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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Licensed Practical Nurse -Medical Surgery
  • Henrico, Virginia – 23229
    Distance from Des Moines: 874 miles
  • 12 D,
  • April 28, 2025
  • 13
$1,347 to $1,485
Weekly Pay*
Outstanding Oncology unit, based in exciting Richmond, is looking for the right RN to join their team. 340 bed Level II Trauma center. Our campus specializes in trauma, cardiovascular and neurological care, women’s health, and oncology. We’re a national trendsetter in kidney transplants through the Virginia Transplant Center and as part of the Virginia Institute of Robotic Surgery, we lead the state in procedures with da Vinci robotic-assisted surgeries.
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Licensed Practical Nurse -Medical Surgery
  • Henrico, Virginia – 23229
    Distance from Des Moines: 874 miles
  • 12 N,
  • April 21, 2025
  • 13
$1,347 to $1,485
Weekly Pay*
This outstanding unit is looking for the right RN to join their team of compassionate and driven health care professionals.
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Licensed Practical Nurse -Medical Surgery
  • Syracuse, New York – 13210
    Distance from Des Moines: 896 miles
  • 8 D,
  • April 30, 2025
  • 12
$1,758 to $1,937
Weekly Pay*
Featuring advanced technology in addition to compassionate care, this esteemed Operating Room (OR) unit is looking to welcome a new member to its nursing team. Innovative care teams deliver optimal care to their patients at this cutting-edge facility. You can expect to work on complex cases with a driven team of passionate Operating Room (OR) professionals, utilizing the best patient care models.
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Licensed Practical Nurse -Medical Surgery
  • Lebanon, New Hampshire – 03756
    Distance from Des Moines: 1,092 miles
  • 12 D,
  • April 28, 2025
  • 12
$1,494 to $1,647
Weekly Pay*
36 bed adult surgical unit that cares for primarily orthopedic and trauma patients as well as other specialties such as plastics, general surgery. A very busy unit where mobilizing and rehabilitating patients is the main goal.
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Licensed Practical Nurse -Medical Surgery
  • Klamath Falls, Oregon – 97601
    Distance from Des Moines: 1,443 miles
  • 12 N,
  • May 19, 2025
  • 13
$1,483 to $1,634
Weekly Pay*
This outstanding facility is looking for the right LPN 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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Statistics on MS LPN/LVN Jobs in Des Moines, Iowa

Here are some helpful statistics about MS traveling nurse jobs in & near Des Moines. The data is based on the last three complete months of MS job postings in the Des Moines and nearby areas. It is updated regularly, so you can find the most recent Medical Surgical 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 MS Nursing Jobs for LPN/LVNs in Des Moines, IA

What types of shifts are most common for MS travel jobs in Des Moines?

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

How much does a day shift Medical Surgical nurse make on average in Des Moines and nearby cities?

A: A 12 Hour Day shift Medical Surgical nurse in Des Moines can make an average of $1,623 per week based on recent job availability.

How much does a night shift Medical Surgical nurse make on average in Des Moines and nearby cities?

A: A 12 Hour Night shift Medical Surgical nurse in Des Moines can make an average of $1,564 per week based on recent job availability data.

What hospitals and healthcare facilities have Medical Surgical 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 Medical Surgical travel jobs in Des Moines?

Based on recent data, the most common duration for a Medical Surgical job in Des Moines is 13.

Locating Medical Surgical Travel Nursing Jobs in Des Moines

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

Other popular cities near Des Moines’s MS 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).

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Des Moines Hospitals With MS Departments

There are 2 hospitals & healthcare facilities that have MS 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 MS nurse position in or nearby Des Moines.

CHI – Mercy Medical Center – West Lakes
Shifts
12 D, 12 E, and 12 N
Job Durations
12, 13, 10, 7, 14, and 8
Departments
Emergency Room Medical Surgical Telemetry
Address
1755 59th Place
Clive, IA 50266
Iowa Lutheran Hospital
Shifts
8 E, 10 D, 12 D, and 12 N
Job Durations
13 and 4
Departments
Emergency Room Medical Surgical Medical Surgical Operating Room Operating Room Operating Room Operating Room Progressive Care Unit Psychiatric Rehabilitation Telemetry
Address
700 E. UNIVERSITY AVE.
Des Moines, IA 50316
Iowa Methodist Medical Center
Shifts
10 D, 12 D, and 12 N
Job Durations
13 and 4
Departments
Cath Lab Dialysis Labor & Delivery Medical Surgical Medical Surgical Medical Surgical Oncology Operating Room Operating Room Progressive Care Unit Rehabilitation Telemetry
Address
1200 Pleasant Street
Des Moines, IA 50309
Lucas County Health Center
Shifts
8 D, 12 D, 12 E, and 12 N
Job Durations
13 and 7
Departments
Emergency Room Medical Surgical
Address
1200 N. 7TH ST.
Chariton, IA 50049
Marshalltown Medical and Surgical Center (T)
Shifts
8 D, 10 D, 12 D, 12 E, and 12 N
Job Durations
13
Departments
Emergency Room Medical Surgical Medical Surgical Operating Room Operating Room Post Anesthesia Care Unit Telemetry Telemetry
Address
3 SOUTH 4TH AVE
Marshalltown, IA 50158
Pella Regional Health Center
Shifts
8 D, 8 E, 10 D, 10 E, 12 D, 12 E, and 12 N
Job Durations
13
Departments
Intensive Care Unit Labor & Delivery Medical Surgical Medical Surgical Operating Room
Address
404 Jefferson Street
Pella, IA 50219
RAINBOW PEDIATRICS
Shifts
12 D and 12 N
Job Durations
13 and 4
Departments
Emergency Room Labor & Delivery Medical Surgical Operating Room
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
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.