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Medical / Surgical Travel Nurse Job in Des Moines, IA

Advantis Medical · UnityPoint Health - Iowa Methodist Medical Center · Des Moines, IA

✓ Confirmed open today on Advantis Medical's site · posted 0d ago

Weekly pay (gross)

$3,176/wk

Specialty

Medical / Surgical

Contract

13 weeks

Shift

N/A

Start

N/A

Compact state

Yes

Apply on Advantis Medical's site

Who pays most for Medical / Surgical in Des Moines: Lancesoft, typically $2,850/wk; this listing pays at or above that. See all 33 agencies ranked →

Medical / Surgical Travel Nurse Job in Des Moines, IA travel assignment in Des Moines, IA with Advantis Medical at UnityPoint Health - Iowa Methodist Medical Center. 13-week contract. Posted pay $3,176 per week. Iowa is a Nurse Licensure Compact state.

Pay breakdown check

Posted weekly pay

$3,176

Most that can be tax-free here (GSA)

$1,414/wk

So at least this is taxed wages

$1,762/wk

≈ $48.94/hr over 36 hrs

If the agency pays the full tax-free stipend, your taxable wage is about $48.94/hr. If they pay less stipend, more of it is taxed.
A low taxable hourly rate means lower overtime, holiday and missed-shift pay, and smaller 401(k) contributions. Ask what overtime pays.
Tax-free stipends generally require a tax home you keep paying for while you travel. Ask a tax professional about your situation.

Estimate from the posted weekly rate and GSA FY2027 per diem limits for this city; assumes 36 hours a week. Not tax advice.

$1,414/wk

Max tax-free stipend here (GSA per diem)

$1,129/mo

Typical rent in Des Moines (Zillow)

47 agencies

list Medical / Surgical jobs in Des Moines ($1,537–$3,433/wk)