High-paying nursing jobs in Des Moines

Nursing is caring for patients and managing healthcare. Nurses provide essential support by monitoring patient conditions and administering treatments. They need empathy, attention to detail, and strong communication skills to deliver quality care.


The 511 nursing jobs listed below pay well, with salaries between $61,003 and $155,947 per year. Registered Nurse, Registered Nurse - Medical/Surgical and Licensed Practical Nurse are among the most popular high-paying roles in Des Moines, IA.

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Updated Nov 07, 2026
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Des Moines, IA
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Job openings (Des Moines)

Registered Nurse - Catheterization Lab

Des Moines

$2,853 per week

Iowa

$2,771 per week

Registered Nurse - Operating Room

Des Moines

$2,527 per week

Iowa

$2,444 per week

Nurse Practitioner

Des Moines

$128,517 per year

Iowa

$118,995 per year

Registered Nurse

Des Moines

$2,321 per week

Iowa

$2,160 per week

Registered Nurse - Acute Care

Des Moines

$2,262 per week

Iowa

$2,273 per week

Registered Nurse - Medical/Surgical

Des Moines

$2,206 per week

Iowa

$2,136 per week

Registered Nurse - Icu

Des Moines

$2,195 per week

Iowa

$2,191 per week

Registered Nurse - Emergency Room

Des Moines

$2,167 per week

Iowa

$2,125 per week

Travel Nurse

Des Moines

$2,113 per week

Iowa

$2,015 per week

Licensed Practical Nurse

Des Moines

$33.98 per hour

Iowa

$33.88 per hour

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