Average Travel Cardiovascular Operating Room Nurse Salary

$3,064/week

The average salary for a Travel Cardiovascular Operating Room Nurse in Des Moines, IA is $3,064 per week. This is 1% higher than the Iowa average of $3,022.

Last updated on November 1, 2026. Based on 41 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

$3,064/week

Des Moines, IA

27% higher than the US average.

$3,022/week

Iowa

26% higher than the US average.

$2,248/week

United States

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

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Cedar Rapids, Iowa

$2,513/week

This is 5% higher than the Des Moines average of $2,375.

Iowa City, Iowa

$2,502/week

This is 5% higher than the Des Moines average of $2,375.

Peoria, Illinois

$2,423/week

This is 2% higher than the Des Moines average of $2,375.

Average Travel Cardiovascular Operating Room Nurse Weekly Pay Over Time
What cities in Iowa pay the most for Travel Cardiovascular Operating Room Nurses?

Iowa City, Iowa pays Travel Cardiovascular Operating Room Nurses the most, averaging $3,742 per week, followed by Des Moines, Iowa ($3,064) and Cedar Rapids, Iowa ($2,963). Iowa City, Iowa also has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $4,195. For comparison, the Des Moines, IA average for Travel Cardiovascular Operating Room Nurses is $3,064 per week — Iowa City, Iowa pays 22% more.

CityAverage Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Iowa City, Iowa$3,742$4,195
Des Moines, Iowa$3,064$3,682
Cedar Rapids, Iowa$2,963$3,167
West Des Moines, Iowa$2,654$2,654
What are the highest paying Agencies for Travel Cardiovascular Operating Room Nurse jobs in Des Moines?

GrapeTree Medical Staffing pays Travel Cardiovascular Operating Room Nurses the most, averaging $3,682 per week, followed by E-SolHealth ($3,630) and ALOIS Healthcare ($3,504). For comparison, the Des Moines, IA average for Travel Cardiovascular Operating Room Nurses is $3,064 per week — GrapeTree Medical Staffing pays 20% more.

Average Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
GrapeTree Medical Staffing$3,682$3,682
E-SolHealth$3,630$3,630
ALOIS Healthcare$3,504$3,504
Care Career$3,414$3,414
LanceSoft$3,400$3,400
Access Healthcare$3,398$3,398
TotalMed RN$3,379$3,379
Modern Healthcare Solutions$3,374$3,374
Lucid Staffing Solutions$3,358$3,358
Medical Talent$3,354$3,354

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

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