Travel Definitive Observation Unit Nurse Salary Guide: Des Moines, IA
Average Travel Definitive Observation Unit Nurse Salary
$2,104/week
The average salary for a Travel Definitive Observation Unit Nurse in Des Moines, IA is $2,104 per week. This is 2% lower than the Iowa average of $2,146.
Last updated on July 21, 2026. Based on 7,119 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
$2,104/week
Des Moines, IA
3% lower than the US average.
$2,146/week
Iowa
1% lower than the US average.
$2,177/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
Council Bluffs, Iowa
$2,291/week
This is 5% higher than the Des Moines average of $2,170.
Omaha, Nebraska
$2,358/week
This is 8% higher than the Des Moines average of $2,170.
Sioux City, Iowa
$2,204/week
This is 2% higher than the Des Moines average of $2,170.
What cities in Iowa pay the most for Travel Definitive Observation Unit Nurses?
| City | Average Weekly Salary | Max Weekly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Davenport, Iowa | $2,411 | $2,556 |
| Council Bluffs, Iowa | $2,367 | $2,376 |
What are the highest paying Agencies for Travel Definitive Observation Unit Nurse jobs in Des Moines?
| Average Weekly Salary | Max Weekly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| Prolink Region 2 | $3,000 | $3,000 |
| E-SolHealth | $2,898 | $3,253 |
| 3B Healthcare Inc. | $2,878 | $3,200 |
| Advantis Medical | $2,875 | $2,875 |
| Fastaff Travel Nursing | $2,634 | $2,978 |
| Trinity Health FirstChoice | $2,466 | $2,556 |
| Amergis Healthcare Staffing, Inc. | $2,421 | $3,087 |
| NURSE's Etc. Staffing | $2,415 | $2,415 |
| ALOIS Healthcare | $2,413 | $3,003 |
| ADN Healthcare | $2,399 | $3,273 |
Last updated on July 21, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

Travel Definitive Observation Unit Nurse Career Guide
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Stepdown/LTAC Registered Nurse
- Des Moines, IA
- Zack Group
- 3x12 hrs, Days
$2,397/week
PCU RN
- Des Moines, IA
- Vibra Travels
- 3x12 hrs, Days
- Referral Bonus
$2,361/week
PCU RN
- Des Moines, IA
- Vibra Travels
- 3x12 hrs, Nights
- Referral Bonus
$2,361/week
Progressive Care Unit RN
- Des Moines, IA
- Cross Country Nurses
- 3x12 hrs, Nights
- Referral Bonus
$2,310/week
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