Experience Des Moines: Nursing with a Small-Town Heart

Experience Des Moines: Nursing with a Small-Town Heart
RN - MS
Des Moines, IA
Travel/Contract
AMN Healthcare Nursing

AMN Healthcare Nursing

Are you ready for a change? Join us as a Registered Nurse in Medical Surgical at Iowa Lutheran Hospital in Des Moines, where vibrant city life meets small-town charm. Explore the capitol’s historic sites, delight in family-friendly activities at Blank Park Zoo or Adventureland amusement park, and immerse yourself in local culture. Experience a fulfilling travel nursing lifestyle while making a difference in this welcoming community. Embrace new adventures and enrich your nursing career today!
$1,958 - 2,079/week I'm Interested

Registered Nurse – Medical Surgical - Travel - (MS RN)

Description

JOB DESCRIPTION & REQUIREMENTS
Registered Nurse – Medical Surgical - Travel - (MS RN)
StartDate: 5/25/2026 Available Shifts: 12 N Pay Rate: $1958.00 - $2079.00

Iowa Lutheran Hospital has a long history of serving the Des Moines community and Central Iowa. The hospital has 224 staffed beds and specializes in maternity services, emergency and trauma treatment, chemical dependency treatment,

Required Qualifications
Registered Nurse, MS RN(Compact Accepted) Certifications: BLS-AHA References: 1 Reference in entire work history Travel Experience
Winter holidays: Required to work 2 of 3 (Christmas, New Years, or Thanksgiving)
Limit of 1 day request off between 11/26/25-11/30/25 and 12/23/25-1/2/26 for all travelers regardless of holidays worked.

Preferred Qualifications
N/A

FACILITY LOCATION
As a hub of government action, business, and social and cultural activity, Des Moines may be Iowa’s capital and biggest city, but it still retains its small-town charm and family-friendly vibe. With the Capitol building, State Historical Museum, Blank Park Zoo, historic East Village, and Adventureland amusement park, Des Moines offers something for every taste.

JOB BENEFITS
At AMN Healthcare we take care of our travelers! We offer:

* Competitive pay rates
* Free, quality, private housing
* Medical, Dental, Vision
* 401(k) and Flex Spending
* Life Insurance
* Accident and Short-term Disability Coverage
* Free Continuing Education
* Refer a friend and earn extra cash!

ABOUT THE COMPANY
At AMN Healthcare, we strive to be recognized as the most trusted, innovative, and influential force in helping healthcare organizations provide quality patient care that continually evolves to make healthcare more human, more effective, and more achievable.

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Requirements

Registered Nurse, MS
RN(Compact Accepted)
Certifications: BLS-AHA
References: 1 Reference in entire work history

Travel Experience
Winter holidays: Required to work 2 of 3 (Christmas, New Years, or Thanksgiving)
Limit of 1 day request off between 11/26/25-11/30/25 and 12/23/25-1/2/26 for all travelers regardless of holidays worked.

Location
Des Moines, Iowa
Profession
Registered Nurse
Specialty
Medical Surgical
Employment Type
Travel/Contract
Shift
12 N
Duration
13 weeks
Compensation
$1,958 - 2,079/week
Start Date
May 24th, 2026

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