Per Diem Positions in Des Moines (4)
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- •Maintain your own malpractice insurance
- •Track hours carefully for tax purposes
- •Build relationships at multiple facilities
- •Negotiate competitive hourly rates
- •Consider 1099 vs W-2 per diem arrangements
Why Per Diem?
Set your own schedule — work as many or as few shifts as you want, when you want.
Per diem roles pay $80-$150+/hr, often 20-40% more than the hourly equivalent of full-time work.
Perfect for supplementing a full-time position or private practice while maintaining clinical variety.
Why Choose Per Diem
Per Diem Careers in Des Moines
PRN & flexible schedule positions
Maximum Flexibility
Set your own schedule — work as many or as few shifts as you want, when you want.
Higher Hourly Rate
Per diem roles pay $80-$150+/hr, often 20-40% more than the hourly equivalent of full-time work.
Income Supplement
Perfect for supplementing a full-time position or private practice while maintaining clinical variety.
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Per Diem PMHNP Jobs in Des Moines: Quick Facts
As of April 2026, there are 4 per diem PMHNP positions available in Des Moines, IA. Des Moines has a population of 214,133 and has growing demand for mental health services. Iowa is a full practice authority state for nurse practitioners. The typical salary range for per diem roles is $80-150/hr.
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau, Bureau of Labor Statistics, HRSA HPSA data. Updated April 2026.
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