Travel Emergency Department Nurse Salary Guide: Des Moines, IA
Average Travel Emergency Department Nurse Salary
$2,254/week
The average salary for a Travel Emergency Department Nurse in Des Moines, IA is $2,254 per week. This is 1% higher than the Iowa average of $2,239.
Last updated on October 8, 2026. Based on 377 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.
Travel Emergency Department Nurse salaries in Des Moines, IA compared to State and National Averages
$2,254/week
Des Moines, IA
2% higher than the US average.
$2,239/week
Iowa
1% higher than the US average.
$2,206/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
West Des Moines, Iowa
$2,163/week
This is 7% lower than the Des Moines average of $2,310.
Ottumwa, Iowa
$2,288/week
This is 1% lower than the Des Moines average of $2,310.
Independence, Missouri
$2,255/week
This is 2% lower than the Des Moines average of $2,310.
Average Travel Emergency Department Nurse Weekly Pay Over Time
What cities in Iowa pay the most for Travel Emergency Department Nurses?
West Burlington, Iowa pays Travel Emergency Department Nurses the most, averaging $2,312 per week, followed by West Des Moines, Iowa ($2,305). West Des Moines, Iowa has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $3,306. For comparison, the Des Moines, IA average for Travel Emergency Department Nurses is $2,254 per week — West Burlington, Iowa pays 3% more.
| City | Average Weekly Salary | Max Weekly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| West Burlington, Iowa | $2,312 | $2,697 |
| West Des Moines, Iowa | $2,305 | $3,306 |
What are the highest paying Agencies for Travel Emergency Department Nurse jobs in Des Moines?
Fastaff Travel Nursing pays Travel Emergency Department Nurses the most, averaging $3,047 per week, followed by ADN Healthcare ($2,598) and ALOIS Healthcare ($2,582). Mader MedX has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $3,286. For comparison, the Des Moines, IA average for Travel Emergency Department Nurses is $2,254 per week — Fastaff Travel Nursing pays 35% more.
| Average Weekly Salary | Max Weekly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| Fastaff Travel Nursing | $3,047 | $3,075 |
| ADN Healthcare | $2,598 | $2,684 |
| ALOIS Healthcare | $2,582 | $3,130 |
| Mader MedX | $2,569 | $3,286 |
| Trinity Health FirstChoice | $2,544 | $2,664 |
| AG Globe Services | $2,538 | $2,538 |
| GrapeTree Medical Staffing | $2,528 | $2,588 |
| Prime Staffing | $2,505 | $3,192 |
| Revolution Healthcare Services | $2,436 | $2,458 |
| Treva Workforce | $2,391 | $2,391 |
Last updated on October 8, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com.
Travel Emergency Department Nurse Career Guide
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Emergency Room RN
- Des Moines, Iowa
- MercyOne Des Moines Medical Center
- Mader MedX and 2 others
UP TO $3,286/wk
Emergency Room RN
- Des Moines, Iowa
- MercyOne Des Moines Medical Center
- NuWest Travel Nursing and 35 others
UP TO $3,075/wk
Emergency Room RN
- Des Moines, Iowa
- MercyOne Des Moines Medical Center
- Uniti Med and 32 others
UP TO $3,037/wk
Emergency Room RN
- Des Moines, Iowa
- MercyOne Des Moines Medical Center
- Mader MedX and 27 others
UP TO $3,037/wk
ED RN
- Des Moines, Iowa
- MercyOne Des Moines Medical Center
- Uniti Med and 34 others
UP TO $3,037/wk
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