Travel RN Med Surg
Voyage Health
West Des Moines, Iowa
Staffing partner
$1,934–$2,035/wk
About $101k–$106k/yr
About a minute · no account or résumé needed.
Posted Aug 13, 2026 · Last seen active Aug 14, 2026
What this might mean for you
This role comes through Voyage Health, a staffing partner — assignment-style terms, so ask exactly which facility you'd land in. It's a day shift — the full-speed version of the unit, with every specialist in the building.
What the posting states
- Shift
- Days · 12-hour
About this role
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Requirements
- Travel nursing
- Mid-level
- Call employer
- Medical-surgical
- Travel
- Day shift
- Medical-Surgical
- 3x12
About the employer
Voyage Health is a travel nursing staffing agency headquartered in Nashville, Tennessee. Contract lengths typically range from 13 to 17 weeks, and the agency recruits across multiple nursing specialties including Progressive Care Unit (PCU), Emergency Room, and Labor & Delivery.…
What reviewers appreciate
- Competitive weekly contract pay ranging from $1,880 to $2,133 per week depending on specialty
- Short-term contract flexibility with 13-17 week assignments
- Variety of nursing specialties available including PCU, ER, and Labor & Delivery
What reviewers flag
- Requires minimum 2 years recent specialty experience, limiting entry-level opportunities
- Contract-based employment with no indication of permanent positions or job security between assignments
- Travel required — assignments are in various Georgia cities, potentially involving relocation or commuting
Living in West Des Moines, IA
West Des Moines is a thriving suburb of Iowa's capital, blending residential calm with major retail and corporate hubs. The historic Valley Junction district offers small-town charm with local shops and community events, while Jordan Creek Town Center provides big-city shopping. Easy interstate access connects you to downtown Des Moines within minutes.
- Metro price level · West Des Moines area
- 91.7
- 8% below the national average
- Median gross rent
- $1,237/mo
- rent and tenant-paid utilities
U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis · 2024 metro Regional Price Parities · Census ACS 2024
On your path
Travel Nursing is a first-year unit lane. Staff experience first; a compact license opens more states.
Worth asking
The posting doesn’t answer these. Good ones to ask a recruiter or in the interview.
- Can you walk me through the base pay range and differentials?
- What should I expect for weekly hours, weekend, holiday, call, and rotation?
- What orientation, preceptor time, and ongoing unit support are included?
- How are patient load, floating, and staffing support handled day to day?
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