Travel Nurse Salary Guide: Des Moines, IA
Average Travel Nurse Salary
Average Travel Nurse Salary
$2,237/week
The average salary for a Travel Nurse in Des Moines, IA is $2,237 per week. This is 4% lower than the Iowa average of $2,330.
Last updated on July 26, 2026. Based on 6 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.
Travel Nurse salaries in Des Moines, IA compared to State and National Averages
Travel Nurse salaries in Des Moines, IA compared to State and National Averages
$2,237/week
Des Moines, IA
3% higher than the US average.
$2,330/week
Iowa
6% higher than the US average.
$2,180/week
United States
How Travel Nurse Salaries in Des Moines Compare to Other Cities
How Travel Nurse Salaries in Des Moines Compare to Other Cities
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Columbia, Missouri
$2,083/week
This is 4% lower than the Des Moines average of $2,156.
Marion, Illinois
$2,351/week
This is 8% higher than the Des Moines average of $2,156.
Rockford, Illinois
$2,417/week
This is 11% higher than the Des Moines average of $2,156.
Top Travel Nurse Jobs
View job details for ICU RN Flex Pool
15 agencies can help you get this contract
Travel Contract
ICU RN Flex Pool
- Des Moines, Iowa
- MercyOne Des Moines Medical Center
- Health Advocates Network - Nursing and 14 others
UP TO $3,148/wk
Posted 4 hours ago
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View job details for ICU Flex Pool Registered Nurse
9 agencies can help you get this contract
Travel Contract
ICU Flex Pool Registered Nurse
- Des Moines, Iowa
- MercyOne Des Moines Medical Center
- Olaro and 8 others
UP TO $2,490/wk
Posted 4 hours ago
Verified
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Travel Contract
ICU RN Flex Pool
- Des Moines, IA
- Fastaff Travel Nursing
- 4x12 hrs, Nights
$3,148/week
View job details for ICU RN
Travel Contract
ICU RN
- Des Moines, IA
- Trinity Health FirstChoice
- 3x12 hrs, Nights
$2,736/week
Posted 3 days ago
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Travel Contract
ICU RN Flex Pool
- Des Moines, IA
- GrapeTree Medical Staffing
- 3x12 hrs, Nights
- Referral Bonus
$2,588/week
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