Travel Definitive Observation Unit Nurse Salary Guide: Des Moines, IA
Average Travel Definitive Observation Unit Nurse Salary
$2,269/week
The average salary for a Travel Definitive Observation Unit Nurse in Des Moines, IA is $2,269 per week. This is equal to the Iowa average
Last updated on October 20, 2026. Based on 6,447 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.
Travel Definitive Observation Unit Nurse salaries in Des Moines, IA compared to State and National Averages
$2,269/week
Des Moines, IA
2% higher than the US average.
$2,261/week
Iowa
1% higher than the US average.
$2,231/week
United States
How Travel Definitive Observation Unit Nurse Salaries in Des Moines Compare to Other Cities
How Travel Definitive Observation Unit Nurse Salaries in Des Moines Compare to Other Cities
Waterloo, Iowa
$2,426/week
This is 5% higher than the Des Moines average of $2,316.
Independence, Missouri
$2,325/week
This is equal to the Des Moines average
Cedar Rapids, Iowa
$2,480/week
This is 7% higher than the Des Moines average of $2,316.
Average Travel Definitive Observation Unit Nurse Weekly Pay Over Time
What cities in Iowa pay the most for Travel Definitive Observation Unit Nurses?
Only Iowa City, Iowa reports pay data for Travel Definitive Observation Unit Nurses, averaging $2,458 per week. Iowa City, Iowa also has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $2,755. For comparison, the Des Moines, IA average for Travel Definitive Observation Unit Nurses is $2,269 per week — Iowa City, Iowa pays 8% more.
| City | Average Weekly Salary | Max Weekly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Iowa City, Iowa | $2,458 | $2,755 |
What are the highest paying Agencies for Travel Definitive Observation Unit Nurse jobs in Des Moines?
NURSE's Etc. Staffing pays Travel Definitive Observation Unit Nurses the most, averaging $3,487 per week, followed by 3B Healthcare Inc. ($3,180) and Greenstaff Medical US-Travel ($3,101). For comparison, the Des Moines, IA average for Travel Definitive Observation Unit Nurses is $2,269 per week — NURSE's Etc. Staffing pays 54% more.
| Average Weekly Salary | Max Weekly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| NURSE's Etc. Staffing | $3,487 | $3,487 |
| 3B Healthcare Inc. | $3,180 | $3,180 |
| Greenstaff Medical US-Travel | $3,101 | $3,101 |
| BHS Workforce | $3,061 | $3,130 |
| ALOIS Healthcare | $2,916 | $3,180 |
| LanceSoft | $2,882 | $3,200 |
| Lucid Staffing Solutions | $2,779 | $3,146 |
| First Connect Health | $2,743 | $3,078 |
| Nightingale Nurses | $2,736 | $2,935 |
| Modern Healthcare Solutions | $2,735 | $3,078 |
Last updated on October 20, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com.
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Progressive Care Unit RN
- Des Moines, Iowa
- Iowa Methodist Medical Center
- Access Healthcare and 16 others
UP TO $3,180/wk
Progressive Care Unit RN
- Des Moines, Iowa
- Iowa Methodist Medical Center
- Malone Healthcare - Nursing and 27 others
UP TO $3,180/wk
Stepdown RN
- Des Moines, IA
- Zack Group
- 4x12 hrs, Nights
$3,354/week
Progressive Care Unit RN
- Des Moines, IA
- LanceSoft
- 4x12 hrs, Nights
$3,300/week
Progressive Care Unit RN
- Des Moines, IA
- Care Career
- 4x12 hrs, Rotating
- Referral Bonus
$3,234/week
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