Unitypoint Health - Des Moines Iowa Methodist Medi is a 577-bed hospital in Des Moines, IA — Teaching.
20 openings posted here, advertised at $2,135 to $3,087 a week. Advertised weekly pay, updated hourly.
Unitypoint Health - Des Moines Iowa Methodist Medi has 20 openings posted across 7 specialties. Advertised weekly pay runs $2,135 to $3,087, with a median of $2,771. These are posted rates, refreshed hourly from the board, not contracts CircleRN has filled.
| Specialty | Openings | Advertised weekly | Median | vs. Iowa median | Shifts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cath Lab | 6 | $2,771 – $3,087 | $2,929 | 4% under | Day |
| ER | 3 | $2,223 | $2,223 | 2% under | Day, Night |
| Med-Surg | 3 | $2,157 – $2,832 | $2,495 | 16% over | Night |
| Pediatrics | 3 | $2,135 | $2,135 | — | Night |
| PCU | 2 | $2,861 | $2,861 | 14% over | Night, Rotating |
| PICU | 2 | $2,419 | $2,419 | — | Night |
| OR | 1 | $2,828 | $2,828 | 3% over | Day |
The comparison is against the Iowa median advertised rate for the same specialty. Unitypoint Health - Des Moines Iowa Methodist Medi posts above it in 3 of 5 specialties with a comparison.
Cath Lab: 6 openings, day shifts, advertised at $2,771 to $3,087 a week, 4% under the Iowa median for Cath Lab. ER: 3 openings, day and night shifts, advertised at $2,223 a week, 2% under the Iowa median for ER. Med-Surg: 3 openings, night shifts, advertised at $2,157 to $2,832 a week, 16% over the Iowa median for Med-Surg.
Over the last 48 days the median advertised weekly rate at Unitypoint Health - Des Moines Iowa Methodist Medi has been tracked daily from the board. Today it is $2,771 across 20 openings, 6% above $2,604 thirty days ago. Advertised rates, not pay CircleRN has issued.
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 | 27 | $2,144 | 519 | $1,155 |
| University of Iowa Hospital & Clinics | Iowa City | 0 | — | 740 | $1,110 |
2 travel nurse reviews, 2.6★ overall, 50% would recommend.
| Category | Rating out of 5 |
|---|---|
| Overall | 2.6 |
| Culture | 3.3 |
| Management | 1.5 |
| Safety | 3.8 |
| Workload | 2.3 |
Pros: Worked cardiac step down and trauma tele and had good experiences, would go back. Epic and parking's not bad. Another traveler on North 4 said great staff and management. The renal floor is a favorite…
Cons: Depends a lot on the unit. Staff told me RNs have 6 and some days 8, and a unit manager didn't seem to think that was a problem. The org as a whole is struggling with staffing and the cath lab has lot…
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…