Unitypoint Health - Des Moines Iowa Methodist Medi is a 577-bed hospital in Des Moines, IA — Teaching.
13 openings posted here, advertised at $2,308 to $2,966 a week. Advertised weekly pay, updated hourly.
Unitypoint Health - Des Moines Iowa Methodist Medi has 13 openings posted across 5 specialties. Advertised weekly pay runs $2,308 to $2,966, with a median of $2,722. These are posted rates, refreshed hourly from the board, not contracts CircleRN has filled.
| Specialty | Openings | Advertised weekly | Median | vs. Iowa median | Shifts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| OR | 8 | $2,463 – $2,828 | $2,722 | 11% over | Day, Night, Rotating |
| Cath Lab | 2 | $2,965 – $2,966 | $2,966 | 2% over | Day |
| L&D | 1 | $2,418 | $2,418 | 7% over | Night |
| Oncology | 1 | $2,308 | $2,308 | 8% over | Day |
| PCU | 1 | $2,860 | $2,860 | 28% over | Night |
The comparison is against the Iowa median advertised rate for the same specialty. Unitypoint Health - Des Moines Iowa Methodist Medi posts above it in 5 of 5 specialties with a comparison.
OR: 8 openings, day and night and rotating shifts, advertised at $2,463 to $2,828 a week, 11% over the Iowa median for OR. Cath Lab: 2 openings, day shifts, advertised at $2,965 to $2,966 a week, 2% over the Iowa median for Cath Lab. L&D: 1 opening, night shifts, advertised at $2,418 a week, 7% over the Iowa median for L&D.
Against the national average, Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA runs utilities 15% below, housing 15% below, services 7% below and groceries and goods 6% below. (Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities, Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA metro, 2024.)
| Category | vs. national average |
|---|---|
| Overall | 8% below |
| Housing | 15% below |
| Utilities | 15% below |
| Groceries and goods | 6% below |
| Services | 7% below |
HUD fair market rent for a two-bedroom in Des Moines is $1,155 a month (2025, utilities included); a one-bedroom is $965.
Iowa taxes wage income.
6 traveler listings within 25 miles of Unitypoint Health - Des Moines Iowa Methodist Medi.
Other Iowa hospitals with 300 or more beds, by open assignments.
| Facility | City | Open | Median advertised weekly | Beds | 2BR fair market rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mercyone Des Moines Medical Center | Des Moines | 54 | $2,160 | 519 | $1,155 |
1 travel nurse review, 2.6★ overall.
| Category | Rating out of 5 |
|---|---|
| Overall | 2.6 |
| Culture | 2.5 |
| Management | 1.0 |
| Safety | 5.0 |
| Workload | 2.5 |
Pros: One of my higher paying contracts. The OR staff and surgeons were very nice to work with. Nice facility, fast paced level one trauma.
Cons: The management here was by far the worst I’ve worked under. They treat travelers like dirt. They make your schedule and refuse to be flexible. You’ll never get a 3 day weekend and only offer 10 hour s…