Travel Definitive Observation Unit Nurse Salary Guide: Des Moines, IA
Average Travel Definitive Observation Unit Nurse Salary
$2,103/week
The average salary for a Travel Definitive Observation Unit Nurse in Des Moines, IA is $2,103 per week. This is 4% lower than the Iowa average of $2,197.
Last updated on May 20, 2026. Based on 2,594 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
$2,103/week
Des Moines, IA
3% lower than the US average.
$2,197/week
Iowa
1% higher than the US average.
$2,168/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
$2,327/week
This is 6% higher than the Des Moines average of $2,192.
Liberty, Missouri
$2,211/week
This is 1% higher than the Des Moines average of $2,192.
Omaha, Nebraska
$2,363/week
This is 7% higher than the Des Moines average of $2,192.
What cities in Iowa pay the most for Travel Definitive Observation Unit Nurses?
| City | Average Weekly Salary | Max Weekly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Council Bluffs, Iowa | $2,376 | $2,376 |
What are the highest paying Agencies for Travel Definitive Observation Unit Nurse jobs in Des Moines?
| Average Weekly Salary | Max Weekly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| 3B Healthcare Inc. | $3,116 | $3,116 |
| Concentric Healthcare Staffing | $3,020 | $3,020 |
| ALOIS Healthcare | $2,902 | $2,902 |
| Amergis Healthcare Staffing, Inc. | $2,889 | $2,889 |
| ADN Healthcare | $2,832 | $3,150 |
| LanceSoft | $2,689 | $3,071 |
| Trinity Health FirstChoice | $2,466 | $2,556 |
| GrapeTree Medical Staffing | $2,407 | $2,415 |
| Mader MedX | $2,378 | $2,993 |
| Talent4Health | $2,325 | $2,325 |
Last updated on May 20, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com.
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Progressive Care Unit (PCU) Registered Nurse
- Des Moines, IA
- Access Healthcare
- 4x12 hrs, Rotating
$3,041/week
Progressive Care Unit Registered Nurse
- Des Moines, IA
- Olaro
- 4x12 hrs, Rotating
$2,996/week
Stepdown PCU RN
- Des Moines, IA
- Coast Medical Service
- 4x12 hrs, Days
$2,941/week
PCU/Stepdown RN
- Des Moines, IA
- Junxion Med Staffing
- 4x12 hrs, Rotating
- Referral Bonus
$2,901/week
Telemetry Step-Down RN
- Des Moines, IA
- Stability Healthcare
- 4x12 hrs
$2,851/week
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