Average Travel Cardiovascular Operating Room Nurse Salary

$2,800/week

The average salary for a Travel Cardiovascular Operating Room Nurse in Des Moines, IA is $2,800 per week. This is 2% lower than the Iowa average of $2,869.

Last updated on August 1, 2026. Based on 16 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.

Travel Cardiovascular Operating Room Nurse salaries in Des Moines, IA compared to State and National Averages

$2,800/week

Des Moines, IA

22% higher than the US average.

$2,869/week

Iowa

24% higher than the US average.

$2,186/week

United States

How Travel Cardiovascular Operating Room Nurse Salaries in Des Moines Compare to Other Cities

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Iowa City, Iowa

$2,372/week

This is 8% higher than the Des Moines average of $2,181.

Mason City, Iowa

$2,176/week

This is equal to the Des Moines average

Topeka, Kansas

$2,218/week

This is 2% higher than the Des Moines average of $2,181.

What cities in Iowa pay the most for Travel Cardiovascular Operating Room Nurses?
CityAverage Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Iowa City, Iowa$3,682$3,990
Des Moines, Iowa$2,800$3,077
Mason City, Iowa$2,753$3,303
What are the highest paying Agencies for Travel Cardiovascular Operating Room Nurse jobs in Des Moines?
Average Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
ALOIS Healthcare$3,077$3,077
Amergis Healthcare Staffing, Inc.$3,047$3,047
Genie Healthcare$2,977$2,977
Premier Medical Staffing Services$2,919$2,987
MedPro Healthcare Staffing$2,854$2,854
Host Healthcare$2,826$2,826
Cross Country Nurses$2,810$2,810
Coast Medical Service$2,807$2,807
TNAA TotalMed RN$2,792$2,792
Focus Staff$2,791$2,791

Last updated on August 1, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

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