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

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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?
CityAverage Weekly SalaryMax 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 SalaryMax 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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