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Medical Surgical Travel Nursing Jobs in Des Moines for RNs

Find Top RN 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 currently offer 17 of the best available nurse travel jobs in the Des Moines area. We also have 5 exclusive, high-paying Medical Surgical 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 MS nursing jobs by allowing you to filter based on salary, shift type, location or duration to find the right job for you.

As of Oct 1, 2024, the average Medical Surgical travel nurse working in Des Moines and surrounding areas earned about $2,081 weekly. Today you can find MS jobs with a salary range between $1,650 to $2,385 per week. The Des Moines MS travel nursing market can include hospital facilities in Des Moines proper like Iowa Lutheran Hospital and 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 MS travel jobs in Des Moines. The earliest start date in Des Moines is Nov 25, 2024 for a Registered Nurse – Medical Surgical role at $2,385 per week. The latest start date for an MS job in Des Moines is Dec 16, 2024 for a Registered Nurse – Medical Surgical role at $2,385 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) Medical Surgical travel nurse job in Des Moines including 13 weeks.

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!

Search Top Paying Registered Nurse Medical Surgical Jobs in Des Moines

AMN Healthcare currently has 17 travel Registered Nurse Medical Surgical positions available in the Des Moines, IA area. Search the most recent jobs below, or click the button below to view all jobs.

travel Exclusive Compact State
Registered Nurse – Medical Surgical
  • Des Moines, Iowa – 50309
  • 12 D,
  • December 16, 2024
  • 13
$2,164 to $2,385
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.
travel Exclusive Compact State
Registered Nurse – Medical Surgical
  • Des Moines, Iowa – 50316
  • 12 N,
  • December 16, 2024
  • 13
$2,164 to $2,385
Weekly Pay*
Iowa Lutheran Hospital has a long history of serving the Des Moines community and Central Iowa. The hospital has 224 staffed beds and specializes in maternity services, emergency and trauma treatment, chemical dependency treatment,
travel Exclusive Compact State
Registered Nurse – Medical Surgical
  • Des Moines, Iowa – 50309
  • 12 N,
  • December 16, 2024
  • 13
$2,164 to $2,385
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.
travel Exclusive Compact State
Registered Nurse – Medical Surgical
  • Des Moines, Iowa – 50309
  • 12 N,
  • December 16, 2024
  • 13
$2,164 to $2,385
Weekly Pay*
Iowa Methodist Medical Center, a service of UnityPoint Health – Des Moines, strives to provide each patient and family member with education, support, and outstanding medical care, from your first visit to your discharge home. Established in 1901 in a single building, Iowa Methodist has become an important regional medical center and teaching hospital.
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Statistics on MS RN 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 RNs in Des Moines, IA

What are the top paying Medical Surgical jobs currently available in or near Des Moines?

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 Night shifts were the most common in Des Moines and surrounding areas.

How many Medical Surgical travel nursing jobs are available in Des Moines?

There are currently 17 Medical Surgical 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 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 $2,118 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 $2,140 per week based on recent job availability data.

What hospitals and healthcare facilities have Medical Surgical 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 Medical Surgical travel nurse make on average in Des Moines?

A Medical Surgical nurse in Des Moines can make an average of $2,149 per week.

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

Des Moines Hospitals With MS Departments

There are 7 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, 7, and 14
Address
1755 59th Place
Clive, IA 50266
Iowa Lutheran Hospital
Shifts
8 D, 8 E, 12 D, 12 E, and 12 N
Job Durations
12, 13, and 14
Address
700 East University Avenue
Des Moines, IA 50316
Iowa Methodist Medical Center
Shifts
8 D, 10 D, 12 D, 12 E, and 12 N
Job Durations
12, 13, and 11
Address
1200 Pleasant Street
Des Moines, IA 50309
Marshalltown Medical and Surgical Center (T)
Shifts
8 D, 10 D, 12 D, 12 E, and 12 N
Job Durations
13
Address
3 SOUTH 4TH AVE
Marshalltown, IA 50158
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
12 D and 12 N
Job Durations
12, 13, and 14
Address
1660 60TH STREET
West Des Moines, IA 50266

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* 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.