IA · Updated October 15, 2026

Healthcare jobs in Des Moines, IA

Des Moines, Iowa: 14 open roles with published pay from 4 employers; 4 hospitals in the CMS directory; 7 employer-reported wage offers in federal filings. Your free Shift Report adds named employers, pay and the roles open near Des Moines.

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What healthcare pays in Des Moines

ProfessionTypical range / hrMedian / hrPostings
Registered Nurse$36–$67$51.605
Certified Nursing Assistant$19–$33$26.753
Respiratory Therapist$32–$43$37.482

Pay employers published, collected October 15, 2026.

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PermanentPosted yesterday

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Veterans Health Administration · Des Moines, IA

$68k–$107k/ year
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Who is hiring in Des Moines

EmployerRolesMedian pay / hr
Veterans Health Administration7$42.02
Select Medical5$37.48
Aspen Dental1$21.50
Premise Health1$29.50

Wage offers reported by employers in Des Moines

EmployerProfessionWage offersMedian / hrRange / hr
Dental Connections, Inc.Dentist2$95.02$77–$120
Catholic Health Initiatives – Iowa, CorpMedical Laboratory Scientist2$32.90$32–$34
Primary Health Care, Inc.Dentist1$91.35$91–$91
Central Iowa Hospital CorporationMedical Laboratory Scientist1$37.56$38–$38
Conexus Medstaff LLCMedical Laboratory Scientist1$27$27–$27

Employer-reported wage offers in PERM and LCA filings with the U.S. Department of Labor, decided July 2025 – June 2026. They are not job postings.

Hospitals in Des Moines

HospitalTypeOwnershipCMS ratingEmergency
Va Central Iowa Healthcare System
3600 30Th Street, 50310		Acute Care - Veterans AdministrationGovernment and federal4 of 5Yes
Broadlawns Medical Center
1801 Hickman Road, 50314		Acute careGovernment and federal3 of 5Yes
Unitypoint Health - Des Moines Iowa Methodist Medi
1200 Pleasant Street, 50309		Acute careNonprofit3 of 5Yes
Mercyone Des Moines Medical Center
1111 6Th Ave, 50314		Acute careNonprofit1 of 5Yes

Source: CMS Hospital General Information, public data. A directory of hospitals, not a list of our clients.

License and tax basics

Iowa is in the Nurse Licensure Compact, so a multistate license from another compact state covers work in Des Moines. Iowa taxes wage income, and rates and rules change, so use the current rate from your state tax agency. Federal income tax, Social Security and Medicare apply on top. If you work here on a travel assignment, your tax home decides whether housing and meals stipends are tax-free, and that is a question for your tax professional. Put your own rates into the take-home pay calculator and the travel nurse pay calculator.

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Common questions

How much do healthcare workers make in Des Moines?

Across 14 postings with published pay in Des Moines, the median is $37.48 per hour, and typical ranges run from $22 to $51.

Do I need a Iowa license to work in Des Moines?

Iowa is in the Nurse Licensure Compact, so a multistate license from another compact state covers work in Des Moines. Confirm with the board before you accept a role.

Does Valorem Health place staff in Des Moines?

Yes. We place healthcare staff in Des Moines and across Iowa. Tell us your profession and we email the roles open near Des Moines.

How many hospitals are in Des Moines?

CMS lists 4 hospitals in Des Moines, Iowa.

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Your RN pay reportDes Moines, IA · pay published by hospitals, collected October 15, 2026

1Pay for your role at other hospitals

  • Veterans Health AdministrationDes Moines, IA · 6 postings$49.44/ hr$34–$67
  • Select MedicalDes Moines, IA · 4 postings$44.80/ hr$37–$53
  • CommonSpirit HealthCOUNCIL BLUFFS, IA · 3 postings$44.10/ hr$30–$52
  • Acadia HealthcareCouncil Bluffs, IA · 2 postings$39.84/ hr$34–$46

Median posted pay per hour, with the range each employer published.

2What they are offering now

Low$32Median$44.10High$59

19 RN postings with published pay in Iowa, 15 of them posted in the last 30 days. Month-by-month history by employer comes with your full report.

3Open now: 19 RN roles

  1. Registered Nurse- Community Living Center Admission CoordinatorPermanent
    $75k–$139k/ year
    Veterans Health Administration · Des Moines, IA · posted today
  2. Admissions Registered NursePermanent
    $34.00–$45.69/ hour
    Acadia Healthcare · Council Bluffs, IA · posted today

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