Travel Healthcare Jobs in Iowa
Iowa currently has 95 open travel healthcare positions across 15 cities. Des Moines leads with 43 openings, followed by Sioux City, West Burlington, Cedar Rapids. The highest-volume specialties are Med Surg Tele, Med Surg, and PCU / Stepdown, spanning 27 distinct disciplines across nursing and allied health. Weekly pay ranges from $1,969 to $3,254 depending on specialty, shift, and location. 65 of the 95 current openings are night shifts. Iowa is a Nurse Licensure Compact state, which simplifies onboarding for RNs with multistate licenses.
Licensing & Credentials
Iowa is a Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC) state. RNs holding a multistate compact license can practice here without obtaining a separate state license.
Radiologic Technology: Iowa requires a permit from the Iowa Department of Public Health for radiologic technologists.
Cardiovascular technologists (cath lab, CVOR, echo, EP) generally do not need a separate state license beyond their national CCI or ARDMS certification.
Pay Overview
Based on 93 of 95 current travel assignments in Iowa.
Top Specialties in Iowa
Top Cities
Current Openings
| Specialty | Location | Pay | Shift |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cath Lab Tech | Des Moines, IA | $3,254/wk | 4 x 10 Days |
| Cath Lab RN | Des Moines, IA | $3,254/wk | 4 x 10 Days |
| Cath Lab RN | Des Moines, IA | $3,254/wk | 4 x 10 Days |
| Cath Lab RN | Des Moines, IA | $3,254/wk | 4 x 10 Days |
| Cath Lab RN | Cedar Rapids, IA | $3,227/wk | 4 x 10 Days |
| Cath Lab RN | Sioux City, IA | $3,227/wk | 7:00 AM - 3:00 PM |
| Interventional Rad Tech | Cedar Rapids, IA | $3,127/wk | 4 x 10 Days |
| PCU / Stepdown | Des Moines, IA | $3,026/wk | 4 x 12s Rotating ( These are rotating shifts Days and Nights ) |
| PCU / Stepdown | Des Moines, IA | $3,026/wk | 4 x 12 Nights |
| Med Surg Tele | Des Moines, IA | $3,000/wk | 4 x 12 Nights |
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