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Registered Nurse Travel Jobs in Iowa

Top RN Travel Nurse Jobs in Iowa

We currently offer 164 of the best RN travel jobs in Iowa and 52 exclusive, high-paying Registered Nurse travel nurse jobs here that you won’t find anywhere else! RN travel jobs are currently available in cities like Dubuque, Grinnell, Sioux City and Waterloo. 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 as easy as possible for you to compare RN nursing jobs by allowing you to filter based on traveling nurse salary, shift type, location or duration to find the right job for you.

The average Registered Nurse travel nurse working in Iowa earned about $2,020 per week as of Jun 1, 2024. Today, you can find RN jobs with a salary range between $1,094 to $2,877 per week. The city with the highest paying RN job is currently Dubuque with a position for a Registered Nurse – Post-Anesthesia Care Unit – PACU – PACU at $2,877 per week.

In Iowa, there are a number of hospital facilities with RN nursing staff. University of Iowa Hospital and Clinics in Iowa City, Allen Memorial Hospital in Waterloo and Iowa Lutheran Hospital in Des Moines are well known in Iowa.

If you have a specific start date in mind, the earliest start date in Iowa is Aug 5, 2024 for a Registered Nurse – Postpartum – Postpartum role at $2,352 per week. The latest start date for an RN job is Aug 26, 2024 for a Registered Nurse – Neonatal Intensive Care – NICU role at $2,449 per week. Find additional possibilities by sorting “start date” in the list below.

There are a variety of contract lengths available for a(n) RN travel job including 13 weeks.

With great things to do, people to meet and places to see, Iowa is a popular place for RN travel jobs! Also be sure to check out our resources on how to become a travel nurse and nursing license renewal.

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Top Cities in Iowa with Travel Registered Nurse Jobs

AMN Healthcare currently has 164 travel Registered Nurse positions available in the state of Iowa. Search the most recent jobs below, or click the button below to view all jobs.

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Highest Paying Jobs in Des Moines, IA

AMN Healthcare currently has 55 travel Registered Nurse positions available in Des Moines.
travel Exclusive Compact State
Registered Nurse – Medical Surgical
  • Des Moines, Iowa – 50309
  • 12 D,
  • August 4, 2024
  • 13
$2,030 to $2,237
Weekly Pay*
Iowa Methodist Medical Center was established in 1901 in a single building. Today, Iowa Methodist has become an important regional medical center and teaching hospital. Located in downtown Des Moines on a 42-acre campus, Iowa Methodist employs nearly 4,000 people and has 370 staffed beds. Iowa Methodist is well known throughout the Midwest for cancer care. Iowa Methodist is one of two Level I Trauma Centers in the state of Iowa. Life Flight, the air ambulance program for Iowa Methodist, began in 1979 and continues to fly hundreds of vital missions per year.
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Registered Nurse – Medical Surgical
  • Des Moines, Iowa – 50316
  • 12 N,
  • August 5, 2024
  • 13
$2,030 to $2,237
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 – 50309
  • 12 N,
  • August 18, 2024
  • 13
$1,148 to $1,265
Weekly Pay*
Iowa Methodist Medical Center was established in 1901 in a single building. Today, Iowa Methodist has become an important regional medical center and teaching hospital. Located in downtown Des Moines on a 42-acre campus, Iowa Methodist employs nearly 4,000 people and has 370 staffed beds. Iowa Methodist is well known throughout the Midwest for cancer care. Iowa Methodist is one of two Level I Trauma Centers in the state of Iowa. Life Flight, the air ambulance program for Iowa Methodist, began in 1979 and continues to fly hundreds of vital missions per year.
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Registered Nurse – Medical Surgical
  • Des Moines, Iowa – 50314
  • 12 D,
  • August 5, 2024
  • 13
$1,589 to $1,751
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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Highest Paying Jobs in Iowa City, IA

AMN Healthcare currently has 24 travel Registered Nurse positions available in Iowa City.
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Registered Nurse – Oncology
  • Iowa City, Iowa – 52242
  • 12 N,
  • October 7, 2024
  • 13
$1,958 to $2,158
Weekly Pay*
4JPP Oncology; General Surgery – Start dates are now open for all Mondays in August, September and 10/7 for Inpatient units, no locals within 60 miles
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Registered Nurse – Postpartum
  • Iowa City, Iowa – 52245
  • 12 N,
  • August 5, 2024
  • 13
$2,134 to $2,352
Weekly Pay*
This outstanding Facility is looking for the right Post Partum 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 – Intensive Care – ICU
  • Iowa City, Iowa – 52242
  • 12 N,
  • October 7, 2024
  • 13
$1,711 to $1,886
Weekly Pay*
Start dates are now open for all Mondays in August, September and 10/7 for Inpatient units, no locals within 60 miles
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Registered Nurse – Perioperative Nurse – Operating Room
  • Iowa City, Iowa – 52242
  • 12 D, 12 E,
  • October 7, 2024
  • 13
$2,011 to $2,216
Weekly Pay*
Team 5 ” RN – needs to be able to scrub big ear cases ” 36-40 hr/wk; 10/12’s; variable start 07-1100; call rotation; possible weekend & holiday coverage
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Highest Paying Jobs in Mason City, IA

AMN Healthcare currently has 13 travel Registered Nurse positions available in Mason City.
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Registered Nurse – Medical Surgical
  • Mason City, Iowa – 50401
  • 12 D,
  • August 4, 2024
  • 12
$1,605 to $1,769
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 – Cardiovascular Operating Room
  • Mason City, Iowa – 50401
  • 8 D,
  • August 12, 2024
  • 13
$1,799 to $1,983
Weekly Pay*
Featuring advanced technology in addition to compassionate care, this esteemed Cardiovascular Operating Room (CVOR) unit is looking to welcome a new member to its nursing team. Innovative care teams deliver optimal care to their patients at this cutting edge facility. You can expect to work on complex cases with a driven team of passionate Cardiovascular Operating Room (CVOR) professionals, utilizing the best patient care models.
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Registered Nurse – Medical Surgical
  • Mason City, Iowa – 50401
  • 12 D,
  • August 12, 2024
  • 13
$1,605 to $1,769
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 – Post-Anesthesia Care Unit – PACU
  • Mason City, Iowa – 50401
  • 12 D,
  • August 12, 2024
  • 13
$1,711 to $1,886
Weekly Pay*
This position presents an opportunity to join a highly regarded team of passionate physicians and nurses within the Post-Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU). The candidate for this role will have the opportunity to work in an innovative, positive, and professionally challenging work environment at this top-ranked facility.
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Highest Paying Jobs in Sioux City, IA

AMN Healthcare currently has 12 travel Registered Nurse positions available in Sioux City.
travel Exclusive Compact State
Registered Nurse – Medical Surgical
  • Sioux City, Iowa – 51104
  • 12 N,
  • August 8, 2024
  • 13
$2,029 to $2,236
Weekly Pay*
St. Luke’s Regional Medical Center is a 158-staffed bed hospital and a member of UnityPoint Health. It is one of the region’s most patient and family-centered hospitals, delivering innovative care to communities in the tri-state area including Iowa, Nebraska and South Dakota and providing a variety of services. UnityPoint Health – St. Luke’s treats more than 77,000 patients annually through a comprehensive range of services. Together with UnityPoint Clinic and UnityPoint at Home, the health care professionals and physician partners of UnityPoint Health – St. Luke’s all work toward the same goal: getting patients healthy sooner and keeping them healthy. With a full array of inpatient and outpatient services at St. Luke’s and within UnityPoint Health, one of the nation’s most integrated health systems, our vision is to provide the best outcome for every patient, every time. St. Luke’s is dedicating to improving the health of the communities we serve. That means offering the latest technologies, equipment and procedures but also being committed to keeping patients first
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Registered Nurse – Cardiac Catheterization Lab
  • Sioux City, Iowa – 51101
  • 8 D,
  • August 12, 2024
  • 13
$1,799 to $1,983
Weekly Pay*
The respected team members of this Catheterization Lab are looking for a team-playing, caring RN to join their ranks. The ideal candidate will bring experience, passion, and innovation to their position. With a care-giving model based on high-level patient outcomes, this unit seeks a well-regarded Cath Lab RN to become a member of this driven team of caregivers.
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Registered Nurse – Telemetry
  • Sioux City, Iowa – 51104
  • 12 D,
  • August 19, 2024
  • 13
$1,094 to $1,205
Weekly Pay*
St. Luke’s has earned Gold Plus Certification for Stroke Care. St. Luke’s has been recognized by a leading industry publication for its new operating rooms. Surgical Products magazine has awarded St. Luke’s with the publication’s OR of the Year Award in the New Construction Category. Congratulations to 35 wonderful nurses from UnityPoint Health who have been recognized as one of the 100 Great Iowa Nurses for 2014. With a care-giving model based on optimal patient outcomes, the ideal candidate will bring experience, innovation and passion to their role. The right RN candidate for this role will have the opportunity to work in a professionally challenging, positive and innovative work environment at this highly regarded facility. EMR is EPIC Uniform is Blue/Navy
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Registered Nurse – Telemetry
  • Sioux City, Iowa – 51104
  • 12 D,
  • August 19, 2024
  • 13
$1,094 to $1,205
Weekly Pay*
St. Luke’s has earned Gold Plus Certification for Stroke Care. St. Luke’s has been recognized by a leading industry publication for its new operating rooms. Surgical Products magazine has awarded St. Luke’s with the publication’s OR of the Year Award in the New Construction Category. Congratulations to 35 wonderful nurses from UnityPoint Health who have been recognized as one of the 100 Great Iowa Nurses for 2014. With a care-giving model based on optimal patient outcomes, the ideal candidate will bring experience, innovation and passion to their role. The right RN candidate for this role will have the opportunity to work in a professionally challenging, positive and innovative work environment at this highly regarded facility. EMR is EPIC Uniform is Blue/Navy
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Highest Paying Jobs in Waterloo, IA

AMN Healthcare currently has 12 travel Registered Nurse positions available in Waterloo.
travel Exclusive Compact State
Registered Nurse – Telemetry
  • Waterloo, Iowa – 50703
  • 12 D,
  • August 8, 2024
  • 13
$2,064 to $2,274
Weekly Pay*
We are a welcoming, patient-safety centered department and organization that performs cases in a variety of surgical specialties including Cardiothoracic, Vascular, Robotics, Orthopedics, General, Robotics, Gyn, Urology, Neurosurgery and Plastics. We follow AORN Recommended Practices and are passionate about our patients and great teamwork. Allen Hospital is a 204-bed, not-for-profit community hospital serving the Cedar Valley. Allen is an affiliate hospital of UnityPoint Health, which cares for one of every three patients in Iowa.
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Registered Nurse – Medical Surgical
  • Waterloo, Iowa – 50702
  • 12 D,
  • August 4, 2024
  • 12
$1,605 to $1,769
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 – Perioperative Nurse – Operating Room
  • Waterloo, Iowa – 50703
  • 10 D,
  • August 12, 2024
  • 13
$1,499 to $1,652
Weekly Pay*
We are a welcoming, patient-safety centered department and organization that performs cases in a variety of surgical specialties including Cardiothoracic, Vascular, Robotics, Orthopedics, General, Robotics, Gyn, Urology, Neurosurgery and Plastics. We follow AORN Recommended Practices and are passionate about our patients and great teamwork. Allen Hospital is a 204-bed, not-for-profit community hospital serving the Cedar Valley. Allen is an affiliate hospital of UnityPoint Health, which cares for one of every three patients in Iowa. EMR is EPIC
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Registered Nurse – Telemetry
  • Waterloo, Iowa – 50703
  • 12 N,
  • August 5, 2024
  • 13
$2,064 to $2,274
Weekly Pay*
Allen Hospital is a 204-bed, not-for-profit, Trauma Level III community hospital serving the Cedar Valley. Allen is an affiliate hospital of UnityPoint Health, which cares for one of every three patients in Iowa. Uniform is Any Color or Pattern EMR is EPIC
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Statistics on RN Jobs in Iowa

View helpful statistics about RN travel nursing jobs based on historical data in Iowa. This data is based on the last three months of RN job postings. Our statistics are updated regularly, which means you can find the most accurate Registered Nurse job salary trends, the types of shifts, and common contract durations available and more. Learn more about travel nursing salaries.

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FAQs about Registered Nurse Jobs in Iowa

On average, how much does an RN travel nurse make in Iowa?

A Registered Nurse nurse in Iowa can make an average of $2,061 per week.

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How much does a night shift RN travel nurse make on average in Iowa?

A: A 12 Hour Night shift Registered Nurse in Iowa can make an average of $2,068 per week based on recent job availability.

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How much does a day shift RN make on average in Iowa?

A: A 12 Hour Day shift Registered Nurse in Iowa can make an average of $2,008 per week based on recent job availability.

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How many travel Registered Nurse jobs are currently available in Iowa?

There are currently 164 Registered Nurse travel nursing jobs available in Iowa. We also get new jobs daily, so be sure to apply now and a recruiter will help you find the perfect fit as jobs become available.

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Historically, what hospitals and healthcare facilities have Registered Nurse staff in Iowa?

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How long is the most common RN travel nursing contract in Iowa?

12 Hour Night shifts was the most common duration for an RN traveling nurse job in Iowa cities based on the last 6 months.

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What are the top paying RN jobs available in Iowa currently?

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Locating RN Travel Nursing Jobs in Iowa

Cities like Des Moines, Iowa City, Mason City, Sioux City, and Waterloo currently have RN travel jobs. It’s a great state to work in and is home to facilities like Glenwood Resource Center, Eastern Iowa Health Center, Promise Community Health Center, Medix Occupational Health Services and Good Shepherd Health Center which all have RN departments.

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Healthcare Facilities in Iowa that offer Registered Nurse Jobs

These are just examples of some of the healthcare facilities in and around the Iowa area that have historically offered jobs for Registered Nurse professionals.

Mercy Medical Center – Des Moines
Shifts
8 D, 8 E, 8 N, 10 D, 12 D, 12 E, and 12 N
Job Durations
12, 13, 10, and 11
Departments
Antepartum Cath Lab Emergency Room Intensive Care Unit Interventional Radiology Labor & Delivery Medical Surgical Neonatal Intensive Care Unit Pediatric Intensive Care Unit Postpartum Progressive Care Unit Telemetry
Address
1111 6th Avenue, NULL
Des Moines, IA 50314
Iowa Methodist Medical Center
Shifts
8 D, 10 D, 12 D, 12 E, and 12 N
Job Durations
13
Departments
Cath Lab Dialysis Emergency Room Intensive Care Unit Labor & Delivery Labor & Delivery Medical Surgical Medical Surgical Oncology Operating Room Outpatient Clinic Progressive Care Unit Rehabilitation Telemetry
Address
1200 Pleasant Street, NULL
Des Moines, IA 50309
University of Iowa Hospital and Clinics
Shifts
8 D, 8 E, 10 D, 10 E, 12 D, 12 E, and 12 N
Job Durations
15, 9, 16, 13, 3, 7, 14, and 8
Departments
Bone Marrow Transplant Cardiovascular Operating Room Cardiovascular Operating Room Dialysis Emergency Room Endoscopy Intensive Care Unit Labor & Delivery Medical Surgical Oncology Operating Room Operating Room Pediatric Intensive Care Unit Pediatric Operating Room Pediatric Psychology Post Anesthesia Care Unit Progressive Care Unit Psychiatric
Address
200 Hawkins Drive, NULL
Iowa City, IA 52242
St. Luke’s Hospital
Shifts
8 D, 8 E, 10 D, 12 D, 12 E, and 12 N
Job Durations
13 and 8
Departments
Ambulatory OR Cath Lab Emergency Room Endoscopy Intensive Care Unit Medical Surgical Medical Surgical Oncology Operating Room Operating Room Outpatient Clinic Progressive Care Unit Psychiatric Rehabilitation Telemetry
Address
1026 ‘A’ Avenue NE, NULL
Cedar Rapids, IA 52402
Nearby Neighborhoods
West Cedar Rapids (52404)
St. Luke’s Regional Medical Center
Shifts
8 D, 10 D, 12 D, 12 E, and 12 N
Job Durations
12, 13, and 20
Departments
Cath Lab Emergency Room Intensive Care Unit Labor & Delivery Medical Surgical Neonatal Intensive Care Unit Oncology Operating Room Operating Room Pediatric Telemetry
Address
2720 Stone Park Boulevard, NULL
Sioux City, IA 51104
Ottumwa Regional Health Center
Shifts
8 D, 12 D, 12 E, and 12 N
Job Durations
9, 13, 11, and 8
Departments
Cath Lab Emergency Room Labor & Delivery Medical Surgical Operating Room Operating Room Post Anesthesia Care Unit Progressive Care Unit Psychiatric Rehabilitation Telemetry
Address
1001 Pennsylvania Ave
Ottumwa, IA 52501
Mercy Medical Center – North Iowa
Shifts
8 D, 10 D, 12 D, 12 E, and 12 N
Job Durations
12 and 13
Departments
Cardiovascular Operating Room Cath Lab Emergency Room Endoscopy Hospice Intensive Care Unit Interventional Radiology Medical Surgical Oncology Operating Room Operating Room Pediatric Post Anesthesia Care Unit Progressive Care Unit Psychiatric Rehabilitation
Address
1000 4th Street, SW, NULL
Mason City, IA 50401
Iowa Lutheran Hospital
Shifts
8 D, 8 E, 12 D, 12 E, and 12 N
Job Durations
12, 13, and 14
Departments
Emergency Room Medical Surgical Outpatient Clinic Psychiatric Rehabilitation Telemetry
Address
700 East University Avenue, NULL
Des Moines, IA 50316
Southeast Iowa Regional Medical Center – West Burlington Campus
Shifts
6 D, 8 D, 8 E, 12 D, 12 E, and 12 N
Job Durations
12 and 13
Departments
Cath Lab Director of Nursing Emergency Room Intensive Care Unit Labor & Delivery Long Term Acute Care Medical Surgical Operating Room Pediatric Rehabilitation Telemetry
Address
1221 S Gear Ave
West Burlington, IA 52655
Allen Memorial Hospital
Shifts
8 D, 10 D, 12 D, 12 E, and 12 N
Job Durations
13
Departments
Emergency Room Interventional Radiology Medical Surgical Medical Surgical Operating Room Operating Room Rehabilitation Telemetry Telemetry
Address
1825 Logan Avenue, NULL
Waterloo, IA 50703

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