Average Travel Emergency Department Nurse Salary

$2,139/week

The average salary for a Travel Emergency Department Nurse in West Des Moines, IA is $2,139 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 West Des Moines, IA compared to State and National Averages

$2,139/week

West Des Moines, IA

8% lower than the US average.

$2,227/week

Iowa

3% lower than the US average.

$2,301/week

United States

How Travel Emergency Department Nurse Salaries in West Des Moines Compare to Other Cities

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Des Moines, Iowa

$3,499/week

This is 37% higher than the West Des Moines average of $2,200.

Washington, Missouri

$1,875/week

This is 17% lower than the West Des Moines average of $2,200.

Cedar Rapids, Iowa

$3,014/week

This is 27% higher than the West Des Moines average of $2,200.

What cities in Iowa pay the most for Travel Emergency Department Nurses?
CityAverage Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Cedar Rapids, Iowa$2,382$2,382
Sioux City, Iowa$2,254$2,254
What are the highest paying Agencies for Travel Emergency Department Nurse jobs in West Des Moines?
Average Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Genie Healthcare$2,517$2,517
Care Career$2,369$2,369
GHR Healthcare$2,318$2,318
GHR Healthcare - PH Division$2,252$2,252
Trustaff$2,235$2,235
Nightingale Nurses$2,190$2,190
AHS Staffing$2,168$2,168
Supplemental Health Care$2,099$2,099
TNAA TotalMed RN$2,088$2,088

Last updated on February 11, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

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