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Medical Surgical Travel Nursing Jobs in West Des Moines, IA for RNs

Find Top RN Medical Surgical Travel Nursing Jobs in West Des Moines, Iowa

AMN Healthcare can help you find the top MS travel nurse jobs in and around West Des Moines, Iowa. We currently offer 1 of the best available nurse travel jobs in the West Des Moines area. We also have 1 exclusive, high-paying Medical Surgical travel nurse job(s) you won’t find anywhere else. 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 West 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.

As of May 1, 2025, the average Medical Surgical travel nurse working in West Des Moines and surrounding areas earned about $2,141 weekly. Today you can find MS jobs with a salary range between $2,210 to $2,435 per week. The West Des Moines MS travel nursing market can include hospital facilities in West Des Moines proper like UnityPoint Health – Methodist West Hospital – MSP with more facilities in nearby areas like Clive, Urbandale and Des Moines to name a few.

If you have a specific start date in mind, we have a variety of options for MS travel jobs in West Des Moines. The earliest start date in West Des Moines is Jun 22, 2025 for a Registered Nurse – Medical Surgical role at $3,030 per week. The latest start date for an MS job in West Des Moines is Jul 21, 2025 for a Registered Nurse – Medical Surgical role at $2,435 per week. You can also find other possibilities by sorting on “start date” in the list below.

There are a variety of contract lengths available for a(n) Medical Surgical travel nurse job in West Des Moines including 13 weeks.

West 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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We have 1 Medical Surgical jobs in West Des Moines, IA and 11 Medical Surgical travel jobs in Iowa, and 444 total Nationwide. If you’re not finding what you’re looking for immediately, sign up for the AMN Passport App today and we’ll connect you directly with a recruiter.

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Registered Nurse – Medical Surgical
  • West Des Moines, Iowa – 50266
  • 12 N,
  • July 21, 2025
  • 13
$2,210 to $2,435
Weekly Pay*
Methodist West Hospital has become the “go-to” destination for medical care in West Des Moines since it opened in 2009. Our highly-trained physicians and professional staff are dedicated to providing each patient and their family with personal attention. We will make every effort to ensure you and your loved ones are made as comfortable as possible from the time of your admission, until you are released for home.
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Registered Nurse – Medical Surgical
  • Des Moines, Iowa – 50316
    Distance from West Des Moines: 6 miles
  • 12 N,
  • June 22, 2025
  • 13
$2,317 to $3,030
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 – 50316
    Distance from West Des Moines: 6 miles
  • 12 N,
  • July 7, 2025
  • 13
$2,210 to $2,435
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
  • Chariton, Iowa – 50049
    Distance from West Des Moines: 44 miles
  • 12 N,
  • July 15, 2025
  • 13
$1,985 to $2,188
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
  • Cedar Rapids, Iowa – 52402
    Distance from West Des Moines: 111 miles
  • 12 N,
  • July 14, 2025
  • 13
$2,214 to $2,440
Weekly Pay*
Founded in 1884, St. Luke’s is a 532-bed hospital in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. St. Luke’s emergency department is open 24/7 and treats over 55,000 patients each year and the most cases of trauma in Iowa. St. Luke’s provides a Level III trauma center. St. Luke’s offers the most experienced hospital ER team in Cedar Rapids, who are specially trained to respond rapidly, appropriately and efficiently to any health care emergency.
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Registered Nurse – Medical Surgical
  • Cedar Rapids, Iowa – 52402
    Distance from West Des Moines: 111 miles
  • 12 N,
  • July 14, 2025
  • 13
$1,778 to $2,325
Weekly Pay*
Founded in 1884, St. Luke’s is a 532-bed hospital in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. St. Luke’s emergency department is open 24/7 and treats over 55,000 patients each year and the most cases of trauma in Iowa. St. Luke’s provides a Level III trauma center. St. Luke’s offers the most experienced hospital ER team in Cedar Rapids, who are specially trained to respond rapidly, appropriately and efficiently to any health care emergency.
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Registered Nurse – Medical Surgical
  • Cedar Rapids, Iowa – 52402
    Distance from West Des Moines: 111 miles
  • 12 N,
  • July 14, 2025
  • 13
$1,778 to $2,325
Weekly Pay*
Founded in 1884, St. Luke’s is a 532-bed hospital in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. St. Luke’s emergency department is open 24/7 and treats over 55,000 patients each year and the most cases of trauma in Iowa. St. Luke’s provides a Level III trauma center. St. Luke’s offers the most experienced hospital ER team in Cedar Rapids, who are specially trained to respond rapidly, appropriately and efficiently to any health care emergency.
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Registered Nurse – Medical Surgical
  • Omaha, Nebraska – 68130
    Distance from West Des Moines: 118 miles
  • 12 N,
  • July 7, 2025
  • 13
$1,897 to $2,090
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
  • Omaha, Nebraska – 68124
    Distance from West Des Moines: 118 miles
  • 12 N,
  • July 7, 2025
  • 13
$1,897 to $2,090
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
  • Omaha, Nebraska – 68124
    Distance from West Des Moines: 118 miles
  • 12 N,
  • August 4, 2025
  • 13
$1,897 to $2,090
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
  • Omaha, Nebraska – 68124
    Distance from West Des Moines: 118 miles
  • 12 N,
  • August 4, 2025
  • 13
$1,897 to $2,090
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 – 51101
    Distance from West Des Moines: 152 miles
  • 12 N,
  • June 30, 2025
  • 13
$1,756 to $1,935
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
    Distance from West Des Moines: 152 miles
  • 12 N,
  • July 14, 2025
  • 13
$1,756 to $1,935
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
  • Rock Island, Illinois – 61201
    Distance from West Des Moines: 164 miles
  • 12 D,
  • July 14, 2025
  • 13
$2,305 to $2,540
Weekly Pay*
This full-service hospital treats tens of thousands of patients every year. Services include: Level II Trauma Center and fast-track emergency room, Heart and Vascular Services, using leading-edge diagnostic and interventional care including open heart surgery
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Registered Nurse – Medical Surgical
  • Rock Island, Illinois – 61201
    Distance from West Des Moines: 164 miles
  • 12 N,
  • July 14, 2025
  • 13
$2,305 to $2,540
Weekly Pay*
This full-service hospital treats tens of thousands of patients every year. Services include: Level II Trauma Center and fast-track emergency room, Heart and Vascular Services, using leading-edge diagnostic and interventional care including open heart surgery and cardiac cath labs, Five state-of-the-art surgery suites for both outpatient surgeries and inpatient procedures, including orthopedics, heart procedures, bariatrics, robotic surgery, aroscopic surgery, neurosurgery and emergency operations Epilepsy monitoring unit and neuroscience services, Medical/surgical intensive care units, Robert Young Center for Community Mental Health/Riverside, providing comprehensive mental health and substance abuse services, Rehabilitation services providing therapies for both inpatients and outpatients with varying levels of functional impairment, Pediatric services, Radiology, diagnostics and gastrointestinal lab.
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Registered Nurse – Medical Surgical
  • Rock Island, Illinois – 61201
    Distance from West Des Moines: 164 miles
  • 12 N,
  • June 29, 2025
  • 16
$2,305 to $2,540
Weekly Pay*
This full-service hospital treats tens of thousands of patients every year. Services include: Level II Trauma Center and fast-track emergency room, Heart and Vascular Services, using leading-edge diagnostic and interventional care including open heart surgery
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Registered Nurse – Medical Surgical
  • Quincy, Illinois – 62301
    Distance from West Des Moines: 165 miles
  • 12 N,
  • July 9, 2025
  • 13
$2,022 to $2,229
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
  • Quincy, Illinois – 62301
    Distance from West Des Moines: 165 miles
  • 12 D, 12 N,
  • July 9, 2025
  • 13
$1,881 to $2,073
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
  • Dubuque, Iowa – 52001
    Distance from West Des Moines: 169 miles
  • 12 N,
  • July 7, 2025
  • 13
$2,214 to $2,440
Weekly Pay*
This outstanding unit is looking for the right person 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
  • Dubuque, Iowa – 52001
    Distance from West Des Moines: 169 miles
  • 12 N,
  • July 6, 2025
  • 5
$2,214 to $2,440
Weekly Pay*
This is a charge position on Inpatient Rehabilitation. Currently staffing to 5 of 10 beds. Ratio is 1:5. Second team member scheduled with charge is a LPN or PCT
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Registered Nurse – Medical Surgical
  • Macomb, Illinois – 61455
    Distance from West Des Moines: 176 miles
  • 12 N,
  • June 22, 2025
  • 13
$2,005 to $2,209
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
  • Overland Park, Kansas – 66204
    Distance from West Des Moines: 186 miles
  • 12 N,
  • July 14, 2025
  • 13
$1,762 to $1,941
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
  • Overland Park, Kansas – 66204
    Distance from West Des Moines: 186 miles
  • 12 D,
  • July 14, 2025
  • 13
$1,762 to $1,941
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
  • Rushville, Illinois – 62681
    Distance from West Des Moines: 193 miles
  • 12 D,
  • August 10, 2025
  • 13
$1,969 to $2,170
Weekly Pay*
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Statistics on MS RN Jobs in West Des Moines, Iowa

Here are some helpful statistics about MS traveling nurse jobs in & near West Des Moines. The data is based on the last three complete months of MS job postings in the West 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 West Des Moines and more. Find out more about travel nursing salaries.

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Jobs by Facility types

FAQs About Travel MS Nursing Jobs for RNs in West Des Moines, IA

What are the top paying Medical Surgical jobs currently available in or near West Des Moines?

  • Registered Nurse – MS with a per week salary of $3,030, a 13 weeks duration, for a 12 N in Des Moines (5.5 miles away)
  • Registered Nurse – MS with a per week salary of $2,435, a 13 weeks duration, for a 12 N in West Des Moines
  • Registered Nurse – MS with a per week salary of $2,435, a 13 weeks duration, for a 12 N in Des Moines (5.5 miles away)

What types of shifts are most common for MS travel jobs in West Des Moines?

Based on the last 6 months of travel nurse jobs data, 12 Hour Night shifts were the most common in West Des Moines and surrounding areas.

How many Medical Surgical travel nursing jobs are available in West Des Moines?

There are currently 1 Medical Surgical travel nursing jobs available in West Des Moines. We also get new nursing specialties jobs daily, so be sure to apply now and a recruiter will help you find the perfect fit as jobs become available.

How much does a day shift Medical Surgical nurse make on average in West Des Moines and nearby cities?

A: A 12 Hour Day shift Medical Surgical nurse in West Des Moines can make an average of $2,345 per week based on recent job availability.

How much does a night shift Medical Surgical nurse make on average in West Des Moines and nearby cities?

A: A 12 Hour Night shift Medical Surgical nurse in West Des Moines can make an average of $2,269 per week based on recent job availability data.

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

  • UnityPoint Health – Methodist West Hospital – MSP in West Des Moines
  • RAINBOW PEDIATRICS in West Des Moines
  • Iowa Lutheran Hospital in Des Moines (5.5 miles from West Des Moines)
  • Iowa Methodist Medical Center in Des Moines (5.5 miles from West Des Moines)
  • Trinity – MercyOne Newton Medical Center in Newton (35.3 miles from West Des Moines)

How much does an Medical Surgical travel nurse make on average in West Des Moines?

A Medical Surgical nurse in West Des Moines can make an average of $2,297 per week.

What is the most common contract for Medical Surgical travel jobs in West Des Moines?

Based on recent data, the most common duration for a Medical Surgical job in West Des Moines is 13 weeks.

Locating Medical Surgical Travel Nursing Jobs in West Des Moines

In West Des Moines, facilities like UnityPoint Health – Methodist West Hospital – MSP and RAINBOW PEDIATRICS, all offer MS departments. It’s a great city to work in and nearby to neighborhoods like Buckingham (zip code 75081) neighborhoods.

Other popular cities near West Des Moines’s MS job opportunities are Clive (1.9 miles), Urbandale (3.4 miles) and Des Moines (5.5 miles). These are near to zip codes: 50316 (5.5 miles), 50309 (5.5 miles) and 50208 (35.3 miles).

West Des Moines Hospitals With MS Departments

There are 3 hospitals & healthcare facilities that have MS nurses in West 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 West Des Moines.

Iowa Lutheran Hospital
Shifts
8 E, 8 N, 10 D, 12 D, 12 E, and 12 N
Job Durations
4 wks and 13 wks
Departments
Emergency Room RN, Medical Surgical Registered Nurse, Medical Surgical Registered Nurse, Operating Room RN, Operating Room RN, Operation Room Nursing Surgical Technology, Operation Room Nursing Surgical Technology, Operation Room Nursing Surgical Technology, Progressive Care Unit Registered Nurse, Psychiatric, Rehabilitation RN, and Telemetry RN
Address
700 E. UNIVERSITY AVE.
Des Moines, IA 50316
Iowa Methodist Medical Center
Shifts
10 D, 10 N, 12 D, and 12 N
Job Durations
4 wks, 8 wks, and 13 wks
Departments
Cardiac Catheterization Lab Registered Nurse, Dialysis, Emergency Room RN, Labor & Delivery Registered Nurse, Labor & Delivery Surgical Technology, Labor & Delivery Surgical Technology, Labor & Delivery Surgical Technology Nursing, Labor & Delivery Surgical Technology Nursing, Medical Surgical LPN/LVN, Medical Surgical Registered Nurse, Medical Surgical Registered Nurse, Oncology RN, Operating Room RN, Operating Room RN, Progressive Care Unit Registered Nurse, Rehabilitation RN, and Telemetry RN
Address
1200 Pleasant Street
Des Moines, IA 50309
Lucas County Health Center
Shifts
8 D, 12 D, 12 E, and 12 N
Job Durations
7 wks and 13 wks
Departments
Emergency Room RN and Medical Surgical Registered Nurse
Address
1200 N. 7TH ST.
Chariton, IA 50049
Pella Regional Health Center
Shifts
8 D, 8 E, 10 D, 10 E, 12 D, 12 E, and 12 N
Job Durations
13 wks
Departments
Intensive Care Unit RN, Labor & Delivery Registered Nurse, Medical Surgical LPN/LVN, Medical Surgical Registered Nurse, and Operating Room RN
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
Departments
Emergency Room RN, Labor & Delivery Registered Nurse, Labor & Delivery Surgical Technology Nursing, Medical Surgical Registered Nurse, Medical Surgical Registered Nurse, and Operating Room RN
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
Departments
Emergency Room RN, Intensive Care Unit RN, Labor & Delivery Registered Nurse, Medical Surgical Registered Nurse, and Telemetry RN
Address
204 N 4th Ave E
Newton, IA 50208
UnityPoint Health – Methodist West Hospital – MSP
Shifts
10 D, 12 D, 12 E, and 12 N
Job Durations
6 wks, 12 wks, 13 wks, and 14 wks
Departments
Emergency Room RN, Labor & Delivery Registered Nurse, Labor & Delivery Surgical Technology, Labor & Delivery Surgical Technology Nursing, Medical Surgical Registered Nurse, Medical Surgical Registered Nurse, Operating Room RN, Operating Room Surgical Technology, Operating Room Surgical Technology, Operation Room Nursing Surgical Technology, and Operation Room Nursing Surgical Technology
Address
1660 60TH STREET
West Des Moines, IA 50266

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* 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.