Registered Nurse RN Labor & Delivery

Des Moines, Iowa

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White Glove Placement is seeking an experienced Travel Registered Nurse (RN) for an exciting Labor & Delivery travel nursing assignment in Des Moines , IA . This role comes through White Glove Placement, Inc., a staffing partner, so ask which facility you would land in.

Posted Oct 3

Shift and hours: 12-⁠hour shifts · nights Shift: 3x12 Nights3 shifts · 36 hours a week
Unit and setting: Labor & Delivery Specialty: Labor & Delivery
License: RN license A valid RN license in the state of practiceRN license in state of practice
Term: 13 weeks · starts Oct 19, 2026 · Travel

Do you qualify?

License: RN license in state of practice A valid RN license in the state of practice
Certification: BCLS, ACLS, NRP, & PALS according to specialty BCLS, ACLS, NRP, & PALS according to the specialty assigned
Experience: 2 years recent RN experience Minimum of 2 years recent RN experience

What it pays

Against similar roles: In range for Iowa travel rolesIowa travel postings that state pay run $1,950/week to $2,760/week, the middle half $2,140/week to $2,660/week, across 160 postings.
Bonus: referral bonus opportunities Referral bonus opportunities
Pay reviews: wage may vary for local and travel assignments Estimated Gross Weekly Wage is approximate and may vary for local and travel assignments.

Benefits

Benefitshealth benefits for eligible employeesHealth benefits for eligible employees
Benefitsdedicated recruiter and assignment supportDedicated recruiter and assignment support
Weekly pay
Health benefits

The role and schedule

Start: 10/19/2026 Estimated Start Date: 10/19/2026

The workplace

White Glove Placement, Inc.

Staffing partner

Staffing partner: White Glove Placement, Inc.

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White Glove Placement is seeking an experienced Travel Registered Nurse (RN) for an exciting Labor & Delivery travel nursing assignment in Des Moines , IA . This travel RN opportunity offers competitive weekly compensation, dedicated recruiter support and the chance to gain valuable experience at a leading healthcare facility.

Travel RN Assignment Details

Profession: Registered Nurse (RN)

Specialty: Labor & Delivery

Location: Des Moines, IA, 50314

Shift: 3x12 Nights

Assignment Length: 13 weeks

Estimated Start Date: 10/19/2026

Employment Type: Travel Nursing Contract

Estimated Gross Weekly Wage: $1924 to $2358 *

Travel RN

Requirements

A valid RN license in the state of practice

Minimum of 2 years recent RN experience

BCLS, ACLS, NRP, & PALS according to the specialty assigned

Why Travel With White Glove Placement?

Competitive travel nursing compensation

Weekly pay

Health benefits for eligible employees

Dedicated recruiter and assignment support

Nationwide travel nursing opportunities

Referral bonus opportunities

Support from a Joint Commission-certified healthcare staffing company established in 1998

Take the next step in your nursing career with White Glove Placement!! Apply today for this Travel Registered Nurse (RN) job in Des Moines , IA , and a recruiter will contact you to discuss the assignment.

Estimated Gross Weekly Wage is approximate and may vary for local and travel assignments.

Id: ths-2255417

What's around it?

In Des Moines, IA

Des Moines, IAFrom Census ACS 2024.

Living costs about 8% below the US average

Median rent: $1,090/mo
Household income: $65,932/yr, all local households, not nurse pay

Life in Des Moines, IA

NeighborhoodsYoung professionals often land in Beaverdale for bungalow charm and walkability (about $275,000 median) or in East Village for downtown energy. West Des Moines near Jordan Creek Town Center is the established family-and-amenities suburb at about $345,000 with a 15–20 minute downtown drive; Ankeny’s Prairie Trail mixed-use district and new subdivisions match that price with a 15–25 minute I-35 commute. Waukee skews newer and larger near $390,000; Clive sits between West Des Moines and Urbandale with I-35/I-80 access at a higher median. Grimes, Bondurant, and Nevada come up for more house for the money; locals warn western suburbs clog I-235 every weekday while Ankeny is the easier downtown run.

Young professionals often land in Beaverdale for bungalow charm and walkability (about $275,000 median) or in East Village for downtown energy. West Des Moines near Jordan Creek Town Center is the established family-and-amenities suburb at about $345,000 with a 15–20 minute downtown drive; Ankeny’s Prairie Trail mixed-use district and new subdivisions match that price with a 15–25 minute I-35 commute.

Waukee skews newer and larger near $390,000; Clive sits between West Des Moines and Urbandale with I-35/I-80 access at a higher median. Grimes, Bondurant, and Nevada come up for more house for the money; locals warn western suburbs clog I-235 every weekday while Ankeny is the easier downtown run.

Sources

As of Sep 11, 2026Source 1: reddit.com Source 2: facebook.com Source 3: smartmovedsm.com Source 4: buydestinyhomes.com

Getting aroundU.S. News puts the typical Des Moines commute at about 17 minutes. Suburb-to-downtown drives are generally 12–18 minutes from Clive, 15–20 from West Des Moines, 15–25 from Ankeny, and 20–30 from Waukee. Ankeny along I-35 is the commute locals call great; western suburbs make I-235 westbound a daily mess. DART buses exist but the Transit Score is 30, so suburban workers plan on a car rather than transit.

U.S. News puts the typical Des Moines commute at about 17 minutes. Suburb-to-downtown drives are generally 12–18 minutes from Clive, 15–20 from West Des Moines, 15–25 from Ankeny, and 20–30 from Waukee.

Ankeny along I-35 is the commute locals call great; western suburbs make I-235 westbound a daily mess. DART buses exist but the Transit Score is 30, so suburban workers plan on a car rather than transit.

Sources

As of Sep 11, 2026Source 1: reddit.com Source 2: realestate.usnews.com Source 3: smartmovedsm.com Source 4: buydestinyhomes.com Source 5: rent.com

OutdoorsGray's Lake Park is the in-town loop; the metro claims more than 75 parks and over 800 miles of trails, including the High Trestle Trail, Raccoon River Valley Trail, Clive's Greenbelt Trail, and paths through Ankeny's Prairie Trail. North of town, Johnston uses Beaver Creek Natural Resource Area and Saylorville Lake; Waukee's Triumph Park is a family sports-and-green-space draw. Blank Park Zoo and the Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden on the riverfront fill weekend hours.

Gray's Lake Park is the in-town loop; the metro claims more than 75 parks and over 800 miles of trails, including the High Trestle Trail, Raccoon River Valley Trail, Clive's Greenbelt Trail, and paths through Ankeny's Prairie Trail. North of town, Johnston uses Beaver Creek Natural Resource Area and Saylorville Lake; Waukee's Triumph Park is a family sports-and-green-space draw.

Blank Park Zoo and the Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden on the riverfront fill weekend hours.

Sources

As of Sep 11, 2026Source 1: smartmovedsm.com Source 2: buydestinyhomes.com Source 3: catchdesmoines.com Source 4: kctv5.com Source 5: rent.com Source 6: apartmentguide.com

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Living in Des Moines

Des Moines is a compact Midwest capital where a nurse's paycheck stretches: city median homes sit near $212,000, Beaverdale around $275,000, West Des Moines and Ankeny around $345,000, with downtown typically 15–25 minutes away. What is distinct is insurance-and-finance jobs plus a free sculpture park and Art Center, a nationally ranked Downtown Farmers' Market, and 800-plus miles of trails around Gray's Lake. Young professionals often start in Beaverdale or East Village; families pick Ankeny's Prairie Trail, West Des Moines near Jordan Creek, Waukee, Johnston, or quieter Grimes. You will need a car—DART's Transit Score is 30—and I-235 west is a daily snarl, while Ankeny via I-35 is the commute locals praise. Eat on Court Avenue, in Historic Valley Junction, and along Ingersoll and Grand (Centro, Harbinger, Smokey D's). Tradeoffs are real: long icy winters, humidity, tornadoes, potholes, no pro sports, and quieter nightlife—offset by A+ suburban schools, short drives, and room to buy.

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Sources

As of 2026Source 1: realestate.usnews.com Source 2: smartmovedsm.com Source 3: buydestinyhomes.com Source 4: catchdesmoines.com Source 5: greaterdsmusa.com Source 6: rent.com Source 7: reddit.com Source 8: apartmentguide.com

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Des Moines, IAFrom Census ACS 2024.