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Medical Surgical Travel Nursing Jobs in Des Moines, IA for LPN/LVNs

Find Top LPN/LVN 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 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.

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!

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Licensed Practical Nurse -Medical Surgery
  • Terre Haute, Indiana – 47802
    Distance from Des Moines: 357 miles
  • 12 N,
  • June 23, 2025
  • 13
$1,297 to $1,430
Weekly Pay*
Medical Oncology unit at 280 bed Level 3 Trauma center. The hospital is a Press Ganey Guardian of Excellence Award winner for Patient Experience
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Licensed Practical Nurse -Medical Surgery
  • Roswell, New Mexico – 88201
    Distance from Des Moines: 823 miles
  • 12 N,
  • June 30, 2025
  • 13
$1,333 to $1,469
Weekly Pay*
This position presents an opportunity to join an elite team of passionate physicians and nurses within the Medical Surgical (MS) unit. MS RN’s can expect to enhance their professional experience while providing top notch patient care to those most needing it. – 160 bed community hospital – Southeastern NM, about 3 hrs each from Ablq NM and Lubbock TX
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Licensed Practical Nurse -Medical Surgery
  • Klamath Falls, Oregon – 97601
    Distance from Des Moines: 1,443 miles
  • 12 N,
  • June 13, 2025
  • 13
$1,483 to $1,634
Weekly Pay*
This outstanding facility is looking for the right LPN 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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Licensed Practical Nurse -Medical Surgery
  • Kapaau, Hawaii – 96755
    Distance from Des Moines: 3,880 miles
  • 12 D, 12 N,
  • July 7, 2025
  • 13
$1,605 to $1,768
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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Statistics on MS LPN/LVN 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 LPN/LVNs in Des Moines, IA

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

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 $1,623 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 $1,564 per week based on recent job availability data.

What hospitals and healthcare facilities have Medical Surgical staff in or near Des Moines?

  • Iowa Methodist Medical Center in Des Moines
  • Marshalltown Medical and Surgical Center (T) in Marshalltown (47.6 miles from Des Moines)
  • UnityPoint Health – Allen Hospital in Waterloo (89.6 miles from Des Moines)

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 weeks.

Locating Medical Surgical Travel Nursing Jobs in Des Moines

In Des Moines, facilities like Iowa Methodist Medical Center, all offer MS departments.

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: 50158 (47.6 miles) and 50703 (89.6 miles).

Des Moines Hospitals With MS Departments

There are 2 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.

Lucas County Health Center
Shifts
8 D, 12 D, 12 E, and 12 N
Job Durations
7 wks and 13 wks
Address
1200 N. 7TH ST.
Chariton, IA 50049
Marshalltown Medical and Surgical Center (T)
Shifts
8 D, 10 D, 12 D, 12 E, and 12 N
Job Durations
13 wks
Address
3 SOUTH 4TH AVE
Marshalltown, IA 50158
Pella Regional Health Center
Shifts
8 D, 8 E, 10 D, 10 E, 12 D, 12 E, and 12 N
Job Durations
13 wks
Address
404 Jefferson Street
Pella, IA 50219
RAINBOW PEDIATRICS
Shifts
12 D, 12 E, and 12 N
Job Durations
4 wks, 6 wks, and 13 wks
Address
1701 N. COLLINS BLVD., SUITE 300
West Des Moines, TX 75080
Nearby Neighborhoods
Buckingham (75081)
Trinity – MercyOne Newton Medical Center
Shifts
12 D, 12 E, and 12 N
Job Durations
12 wks and 13 wks
Address
204 N 4th Ave E
Newton, IA 50208
* 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.