Travel Emergency Department Nurse Salary Guide: Des Moines, IA
Average Travel Emergency Department Nurse Salary
$2,136/week
The average salary for a Travel Emergency Department Nurse in Des Moines, IA is $2,136 per week. This is 4% lower than the Iowa average of $2,227.
Last updated on February 11, 2026. Based on 2 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 90 days.
Travel Emergency Department Nurse salaries in Des Moines, IA compared to State and National Averages
$2,136/week
Des Moines, IA
13% lower than the US average.
$2,227/week
Iowa
9% lower than the US average.
$2,417/week
United States
How Travel Emergency Department Nurse Salaries in Des Moines Compare to Other Cities
How Travel Emergency Department Nurse Salaries in Des Moines Compare to Other Cities
Washington, Missouri
$1,875/week
This is 87% lower than the Des Moines average of $3,500.
Cedar Rapids, Iowa
$3,014/week
This is 16% lower than the Des Moines average of $3,500.
Omaha, Nebraska
$2,458/week
This is 42% lower than the Des Moines average of $3,500.
What cities in Iowa pay the most for Travel Emergency Department Nurses?
| City | Average Weekly Salary | Max Weekly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Sioux City, Iowa | $2,254 | $2,254 |
| West Des Moines, Iowa | $2,139 | $2,190 |
| Des Moines, Iowa | $2,136 | $2,245 |
What are the highest paying Agencies for Travel Emergency Department Nurse jobs in Des Moines?
| Average Weekly Salary | Max Weekly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| Mader MedX | $3,227 | $3,227 |
| Health Advocates Network - Nursing | $2,320 | $2,320 |
| GHR Healthcare | $2,318 | $2,318 |
| GHR Healthcare - Travel Division | $2,318 | $2,318 |
| Prime Staffing | $2,318 | $2,318 |
| Genie Healthcare | $2,298 | $2,298 |
| Meda Health | $2,271 | $2,271 |
| GHR Healthcare - PH Division | $2,252 | $2,252 |
| Host Healthcare | $2,250 | $2,250 |
| Premier Medical Staffing Services | $2,245 | $2,245 |
Last updated on February 11, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

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Travel Emergency Department Registered Nurse
- Des Moines, IA
- Trinity Health FirstChoice
- Nights
$2,772/week
Travel Emergency Department Registered Nurse
- Des Moines, IA
- Trinity Health FirstChoice
- Days
$2,592/week
Travel Emergency Department Registered Nurse
- Des Moines, IA
- Trinity Health FirstChoice
- Nights
$2,520/week
Travel Nurse RN - ED - Emergency Department
- Des Moines, IA
- Noor Inc.
- 3x12 hrs, Nights
$2,451/week
Emergency Room RN
- Des Moines, IA
- Prime Staffing
- 3x12 hrs
$2,318/week
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