Average Travel Emergency Department Nurse Salary

$2,664/week

The average salary for a Travel Emergency Department Nurse in West Des Moines, IA is $2,664 per week. This is 15% higher than the Iowa average of $2,275.

Last updated on November 12, 2026. Based on 1 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.

Travel Emergency Department Nurse salaries in West Des Moines, IA compared to State and National Averages

$2,664/week

West Des Moines, IA

15% higher than the US average.

$2,275/week

Iowa

1% higher than the US average.

$2,258/week

United States

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

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Des Moines, Iowa

$2,445/week

This is 3% higher than the West Des Moines average of $2,383.

Ottumwa, Iowa

$2,329/week

This is 2% lower than the West Des Moines average of $2,383.

Independence, Missouri

$2,317/week

This is 3% lower than the West Des Moines average of $2,383.

Average Travel Emergency Department Nurse Weekly Pay Over Time
What cities in Iowa pay the most for Travel Emergency Department Nurses?

Fort Madison, Iowa pays Travel Emergency Department Nurses the most, averaging $7,250 per week, followed by West Des Moines, Iowa ($2,664) and Boone, Iowa ($2,427). Fort Madison, Iowa also has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $7,317. For comparison, the West Des Moines, IA average for Travel Emergency Department Nurses is $2,664 per week — Fort Madison, Iowa pays 172% more.

CityAverage Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Fort Madison, Iowa$7,250$7,317
West Des Moines, Iowa$2,664$2,664
Boone, Iowa$2,427$2,427
Muscatine, Iowa$2,407$3,529
What are the highest paying Agencies for Travel Emergency Department Nurse jobs in West Des Moines?

ADN Healthcare pays Travel Emergency Department Nurses the most, averaging $3,187 per week, followed by Trinity Health FirstChoice ($2,664) and NuWest Travel Nursing ($2,069). For comparison, the West Des Moines, IA average for Travel Emergency Department Nurses is $2,664 per week — ADN Healthcare pays 20% more.

Average Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
ADN Healthcare$3,187$3,187
Trinity Health FirstChoice$2,664$2,664
NuWest Travel Nursing$2,069$2,069
TotalMed RN$2,064$2,064

Last updated on November 12, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

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