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Registered Nurse Travel Jobs in Iowa

Top RN Travel Nurse Jobs in Iowa

We currently offer 157 of the best RN travel jobs in Iowa and 89 exclusive, high-paying Registered Nurse travel nurse jobs here that you won’t find anywhere else! RN travel jobs are currently available in cities like Dubuque, Fort Dodge, Iowa City, Cedar Rapids and Waterloo. 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 as easy as possible for you to compare RN nursing jobs by allowing you to filter based on traveling nurse salary, shift type, location or duration to find the right job for you.

The average Registered Nurse travel nurse working in Iowa earned about $2,195 per week as of Dec 1, 2024. Today, you can find RN jobs with a salary range between $1,582 to $3,070 per week. The city with the highest paying RN job is currently Dubuque with a position for a Registered Nurse – Cardiac Catheterization Lab – Cath Lab at $3,070 per week.

In Iowa, there are a number of hospital facilities with RN nursing staff. University of Iowa Hospital and Clinics in Iowa City, Allen Memorial Hospital in Waterloo and Iowa Lutheran Hospital in Des Moines are well known in Iowa.

If you have a specific start date in mind, the earliest start date in Iowa is Feb 7, 2025 for a Registered Nurse – Cardiovascular Operating Room – CVOR role at $3,051 per week. The latest start date for an RN job is Feb 24, 2025 for a Registered Nurse – Cardiac Catheterization Lab – Cath Lab role at $3,070 per week. Find additional possibilities by sorting “start date” in the list below.

There are a variety of contract lengths available for a(n) RN travel job including 13 weeks.

With great things to do, people to meet and places to see, Iowa is a popular place for RN travel jobs! Also be sure to check out our resources on how to become a travel nurse and nursing license renewal.

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Top Cities in Iowa with Travel Registered Nurse Jobs

AMN Healthcare currently has 157 travel Registered Nurse positions available in the state of Iowa. Search the most recent jobs below, or click the button below to view all jobs.

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Highest Paying Jobs in Des Moines, IA

AMN Healthcare currently has 57 travel Registered Nurse positions available in Des Moines.
travel Exclusive Compact State
Registered Nurse – Medical Surgical
  • Des Moines, Iowa – 50316
  • 12 D,
  • February 17, 2025
  • 13
$2,129 to $2,346
Weekly Pay*
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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Registered Nurse – Medical Surgical
  • Des Moines, Iowa – 50314
  • 12 N,
  • February 24, 2025
  • 13
$1,811 to $1,996
Weekly Pay*
With more than 7,000 colleagues and a medical staff of more than 1,000 physicians and allied health professionals, MercyOne Central Iowa is one of Iowa’s largest employers. MercyOne Medical Group – Central Iowa is one of Iowa’s largest multispecialty clinic systems, made up of more than 50 primary care, pediatric, internal medicine and specialty clinics located throughout Dallas, Jasper, Polk, Wapello, Warren and Webster counties. MercyOne Central Iowa has several additional ministries including: Mercy College of Health Sciences, MercyOne Des Moines Foundation, MercyOne Health & Fitness Center and MercyOne Population Health Service Organization. In addition, 14 of Iowa’s community hospitals – from Bloomfield and Webster City to Greenfield and beyond – have chosen to affiliate with MercyOne Central Iowa. Through contracted relationships, MercyOne provides management and support services to these community hospitals, who work together to share best practices and process improvements, improve quality and service, and lower the cost of care. MercyOne Central Iowa is a member of MercyOne, which was founded in 1998 through a collaboration between CommonSpirit Health and Trinity Health – two of the country’s foremost, not-for-profit Catholic health organizations. The MercyOne system has more than 18,000 colleagues in Iowa and surrounding states.
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Registered Nurse – Interventional Radiology
  • Des Moines, Iowa – 50314
  • 12 D,
  • February 17, 2025
  • 13
$1,952 to $2,151
Weekly Pay*
This outstanding unit is looking for the right IR 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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Registered Nurse – Medical Surgical
  • Des Moines, Iowa – 50309
  • 12 D,
  • February 9, 2025
  • 13
$2,129 to $2,346
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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Highest Paying Jobs in Waterloo, IA

AMN Healthcare currently has 19 travel Registered Nurse positions available in Waterloo.
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Registered Nurse – Telemetry
  • Waterloo, Iowa – 50703
  • 12 N,
  • February 19, 2025
  • 13
$2,133 to $2,351
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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Registered Nurse – Telemetry
  • Waterloo, Iowa – 50703
  • 12 N,
  • February 7, 2025
  • 13
$2,252 to $2,944
Weekly Pay*
Allen Hospital is a 204-bed, not-for-profit, Trauma Level III community hospital serving the Cedar Valley. Allen is an affiliate hospital of UnityPoint Health, which cares for one of every three patients in Iowa. Uniform is Any Color or Pattern EMR is EPIC
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Registered Nurse – Telemetry
  • Waterloo, Iowa – 50703
  • 12 N,
  • February 7, 2025
  • 13
$2,252 to $2,944
Weekly Pay*
Allen Hospital is a 204-bed, not-for-profit, Trauma Level III community hospital serving the Cedar Valley. Allen is an affiliate hospital of UnityPoint Health, which cares for one of every three patients in Iowa. Uniform is Any Color or Pattern EMR is EPIC
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Registered Nurse – Telemetry
  • Waterloo, Iowa – 50703
  • 12 D,
  • February 7, 2025
  • 13
$2,252 to $2,944
Weekly Pay*
Allen Hospital is a 204-bed, not-for-profit, Trauma Level III community hospital serving the Cedar Valley. Allen is an affiliate hospital of UnityPoint Health, which cares for one of every three patients in Iowa. Uniform is Any Color or Pattern EMR is EPIC
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Highest Paying Jobs in Iowa City, IA

AMN Healthcare currently has 13 travel Registered Nurse positions available in Iowa City.
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Registered Nurse – Telemetry
  • Iowa City, Iowa – 52245
  • 12 N,
  • February 7, 2025
  • 13
$1,886 to $2,079
Weekly Pay*
The right candidate for this role will have the opportunity to work in a professionally challenging, positive, and innovative Telemetry work environment at this highly regarded facility. RN’s will mainly care for patients recovering from heart conditions or cardiac surgery.
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Registered Nurse – Intensive Care – ICU
  • Iowa City, Iowa – 52245
  • 12 N,
  • February 7, 2025
  • 13
$2,062 to $2,273
Weekly Pay*
ICU • 12’s, , 50% weekend • CRRT and impella preferred • ACLS, NIHSS BLS UIHC EKG needed •
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Registered Nurse – Intensive Care – ICU
  • Iowa City, Iowa – 52242
  • 12 N,
  • January 27, 2025
  • 13
$2,292 to $2,526
Weekly Pay*
Divisional Float – University campus only ISS float ICU and intermediate units; no guarantee of how that’s split While ICU would be easier to schedule as they can cover both ICU and Intermediate
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Registered Nurse – Perioperative Nurse – Operating Room
  • Iowa City, Iowa – 52242
  • 12 D, 12 E,
  • February 7, 2025
  • 13
$2,186 to $2,409
Weekly Pay*
Team 5 ” RN – needs to be able to scrub big ear cases ” 36-40 hr/wk; 10/12’s; variable start 07-1100; call rotation; possible weekend & holiday coverage
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Highest Paying Jobs in Clive, IA

AMN Healthcare currently has 12 travel Registered Nurse positions available in Clive.
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Registered Nurse – Telemetry
  • Clive, Iowa – 50266
  • 12 D,
  • January 27, 2025
  • 14
$1,820 to $2,006
Weekly Pay*
This outstanding 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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Registered Nurse – Telemetry
  • Clive, Iowa – 50266
  • 12 N,
  • February 24, 2025
  • 13
$1,820 to $2,006
Weekly Pay*
Mercy operates four not-for-profit Catholic hospital campuses, with a total of 875 beds, along with more than 20 additional facilities that house more than 50 primary care, pediatric, internal medicine and specialty clinics. Mercy Medical Center-West Lakes is a 146-bed, full-service community hospital situated on 17 acres in West Des Moines.
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Registered Nurse – Medical Surgical
  • Clive, Iowa – 50266
  • 12 N,
  • February 24, 2025
  • 13
$1,767 to $1,948
Weekly Pay*
This outstanding 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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Registered Nurse – Medical Surgical
  • Clive, Iowa – 50266
  • 12 N,
  • February 17, 2025
  • 13
$1,767 to $1,948
Weekly Pay*
This outstanding 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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Highest Paying Jobs in Sioux City, IA

AMN Healthcare currently has 10 travel Registered Nurse positions available in Sioux City.
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Registered Nurse – Medical Surgical
  • Sioux City, Iowa – 51101
  • 12 D,
  • February 10, 2025
  • 13
$1,815 to $2,001
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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Registered Nurse – Medical Surgical
  • Sioux City, Iowa – 51101
  • 12 N,
  • February 17, 2025
  • 13
$1,710 to $1,884
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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Registered Nurse – Telemetry
  • Sioux City, Iowa – 51101
  • 12 N,
  • February 17, 2025
  • 13
$1,815 to $2,001
Weekly Pay*
This outstanding 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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Registered Nurse – Medical Surgical
  • Sioux City, Iowa – 51104
  • 12 N,
  • February 17, 2025
  • 13
$2,133 to $2,351
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. The right RN candidate for this role will have the opportunity to work in a professionally challenging, positive and innovative work environment at this highly regarded facility.
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Statistics on RN Jobs in Iowa

View helpful statistics about RN travel nursing jobs based on historical data in Iowa. This data is based on the last three months of RN job postings. Our statistics are updated regularly, which means you can find the most accurate Registered Nurse job salary trends, the types of shifts, and common contract durations available and more. Learn more about travel nursing salaries.

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FAQs about Registered Nurse Jobs in Iowa

On average, how much does an RN travel nurse make in Iowa?

A Registered Nurse nurse in Iowa can make an average of $2,099 per week.

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How much does a night shift RN travel nurse make on average in Iowa?

A: A 12 Hour Night shift Registered Nurse in Iowa can make an average of $2,094 per week based on recent job availability.

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How much does a day shift RN make on average in Iowa?

A: A 12 Hour Day shift Registered Nurse in Iowa can make an average of $2,052 per week based on recent job availability.

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How many travel Registered Nurse jobs are currently available in Iowa?

There are currently 157 Registered Nurse travel nursing jobs available in Iowa. We also get new jobs daily, so be sure to apply now and a recruiter will help you find the perfect fit as jobs become available.

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Historically, what hospitals and healthcare facilities have Registered Nurse staff in Iowa?

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How long is the most common RN travel nursing contract in Iowa?

12 Hour Night shifts was the most common duration for an RN traveling nurse job in Iowa cities based on the last 6 months.

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How long is the most common contract duration for RN travel jobs in Iowa?

13 weeks is the most common duration for a(n) Registered Nurse travel job in Iowa based on recent data.

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What are the top paying RN jobs available in Iowa currently?

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Locating RN Travel Nursing Jobs in Iowa

Cities like Cedar Rapids, Clive, Des Moines, Iowa City, and Waterloo currently have RN travel jobs. It’s a great state to work in and is home to facilities like Glenwood Resource Center, Eastern Iowa Health Center, Promise Community Health Center, Medix Occupational Health Services and Good Shepherd Health Center which all have RN departments.

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Healthcare Facilities in Iowa that offer Registered Nurse Jobs

These are just examples of some of the healthcare facilities in and around the Iowa area that have historically offered jobs for Registered Nurse professionals.

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 Operating Room Outpatient Clinic Progressive Care Unit Rehabilitation Telemetry
Address
1200 Pleasant Street
Des Moines, IA 50309
Mercy Medical Center – North Iowa
Shifts
8 D, 10 D, 12 D, 12 E, and 12 N
Job Durations
15, 12, 13, 2, and 14
Departments
Cardiovascular Operating Room Cardiovascular Operating Room Case Manager Cath Lab Emergency Room Endoscopy Hospice Intensive Care Unit Interventional Radiology Medical Surgical Oncology Operating Room Operating Room Pediatric Post Anesthesia Care Unit Progressive Care Unit Psychiatric Rehabilitation Telemetry
Address
1000 4th Street, SW
Mason City, IA 50401
Ottumwa Regional Health Center
Shifts
8 D, 12 D, 12 E, and 12 N
Job Durations
12, 9, 13, and 8
Departments
Cath Lab Emergency Room Intensive Care Unit Labor & Delivery Medical Surgical Operating Room Operating Room Post Anesthesia Care Unit Progressive Care Unit Psychiatric Rehabilitation Telemetry
Address
1001 Pennsylvania Ave
Ottumwa, IA 52501
St. Luke’s Hospital
Shifts
8 D, 8 E, 10 D, 10 E, 12 D, 12 E, and 12 N
Job Durations
13 and 8
Departments
Ambulatory OR Cath Lab Emergency Room Endoscopy Intensive Care Unit Medical Surgical Medical Surgical Oncology Operating Room Operating Room Outpatient Clinic Post Anesthesia Care Unit Progressive Care Unit Psychiatric Rehabilitation Telemetry
Address
1026 ‘A’ Avenue NE
Cedar Rapids, IA 52402
Nearby Neighborhoods
West Cedar Rapids (52404)
St. Luke’s Regional Medical Center
Shifts
8 D, 10 D, 12 D, 12 E, and 12 N
Job Durations
12, 13, and 20
Departments
Cath Lab Emergency Room Intensive Care Unit Labor & Delivery Medical Surgical Neonatal Intensive Care Unit Oncology Operating Room Operating Room Pediatric Telemetry
Address
2720 Stone Park Boulevard
Sioux City, IA 51104
University of Iowa Hospital and Clinics
Shifts
8 D, 8 E, 8 N, 10 D, 10 E, 10 N, 12 D, 12 E, and 12 N
Job Durations
15, 12, 9, 16, 13, 3, 7, 14, and 8
Departments
Bone Marrow Transplant Cardiovascular Operating Room Cardiovascular Operating Room Dialysis Emergency Room Endoscopy Intensive Care Unit Labor & Delivery Medical Surgical Oncology Operating Room Operating Room Pediatric Intensive Care Unit Pediatric Operating Room Pediatric Psychology Post Anesthesia Care Unit Progressive Care Unit Psychiatric
Address
200 Hawkins Drive
Iowa City, IA 52242
Allen Memorial Hospital
Shifts
8 D, 10 D, 10 E, 12 D, 12 E, and 12 N
Job Durations
12, 9, and 13
Departments
Dialysis Emergency Room Intensive Care Unit Interventional Radiology Medical Surgical Medical Surgical Operating Room Operating Room Post Anesthesia Care Unit Psychiatric Rehabilitation Telemetry Telemetry
Address
1825 Logan Avenue
Waterloo, IA 50703
Iowa Lutheran Hospital
Shifts
8 D, 8 E, 10 D, 12 D, 12 E, and 12 N
Job Durations
12, 13, and 14
Departments
Emergency Room Medical Surgical Operating Room Operating Room Outpatient Clinic Progressive Care Unit Psychiatric Rehabilitation Telemetry
Address
700 East University Avenue
Des Moines, IA 50316
Southeast Iowa Regional Medical Center – West Burlington Campus
Shifts
6 D, 8 D, 8 E, 12 D, 12 E, and 12 N
Job Durations
12 and 13
Departments
Cath Lab Director of Nursing Emergency Room Intensive Care Unit Labor & Delivery Long Term Acute Care Medical Surgical Operating Room Operating Room Pediatric Rehabilitation Telemetry
Address
1221 S Gear Ave
West Burlington, IA 52655
Mercy Medical Center-Sioux City
Shifts
8 D, 12 D, 12 E, and 12 N
Job Durations
15, 12, 13, 4, 14, and 11
Departments
Cath Lab Emergency Room Intensive Care Unit Medical Surgical Post Anesthesia Care Unit Progressive Care Unit Telemetry
Address
801 5th St, 7th SE
Sioux City, IA 51101
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