Travel RN Emergency Room

Voyage Health

Des Moines, Iowa

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Posted Sep 16

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Des Moines, Iowa

$2,040–$2,148/week

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Against the board: In range for Iowa travel rolesIowa travel postings that state pay run $1,870/week to $2,750/week, the middle half $2,050/week to $2,560/week, across 86 postings.

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Living costs about 8% below the US average

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

Specialty: RN Emergency Room
Location: Des Moines, Iowa
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Pay: $2040 - $2148 per week
Shift: 3x12 Nights
Start Date: ASAP
Contract Length: 26-week
Position: RN Emergency Room (Travel/Contract)

We're hiring experienced RN Emergency Room for a 26-week contract in Des Moines, Iowa — earn up to ($2040 - $2148 per week) while providing essential care at a leading facility. Most candidates will need to have at least 2 years of recent experience in the specialty.

Looking to level up your career and boost your income? At Voyage Healthcare, we help connect nurses, therapists, and allied health pros with high-paying travel jobs at top-rated facilities across the U. S. With thousands of openings nationwide, you can earn up to $3,500+ per week (depending on your specialty, location, housing, and benefits)—all while making a real impact on the communities that need you most. Let your next adventure start with us!

Apply & Call us today at 800-798-6035 for details on this opportunity. #Workwolf

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