Travel Labor and Delivery Nurse Salary Guide: Des Moines, IA
Average Travel Labor and Delivery Nurse Salary
$3,440/week
The average salary for a Travel Labor and Delivery Nurse in Des Moines, IA is $3,440 per week. This is 20% higher than the Iowa average of $2,764.
Last updated on February 3, 2026. Based on 4 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 90 days.
Travel Labor and Delivery Nurse salaries in Des Moines, IA compared to State and National Averages
$3,440/week
Des Moines, IA
37% higher than the US average.
$2,764/week
Iowa
22% higher than the US average.
$2,153/week
United States
How Travel Labor and Delivery Nurse Salaries in Des Moines Compare to Other Cities
How Travel Labor and Delivery Nurse Salaries in Des Moines Compare to Other Cities
Pella, Iowa
$1,171/week
This is 110% lower than the Des Moines average of $2,460.
Ottumwa, Iowa
$1,950/week
This is 26% lower than the Des Moines average of $2,460.
Atlantic, Iowa
$2,580/week
This is 5% higher than the Des Moines average of $2,460.
What cities in Iowa pay the most for Travel Labor and Delivery Nurses?
| City | Average Weekly Salary | Max Weekly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Des Moines, Iowa | $3,440 | $3,747 |
| Iowa City, Iowa | $3,025 | $3,025 |
| Sioux City, Iowa | $2,956 | $3,010 |
| Davenport, Iowa | $2,682 | $2,772 |
| Ottumwa, Iowa | $2,606 | $2,948 |
| Atlantic, Iowa | $2,579 | $2,632 |
| West Des Moines, Iowa | $2,565 | $2,565 |
What are the highest paying Agencies for Travel Labor and Delivery Nurse jobs in Des Moines?
| Average Weekly Salary | Max Weekly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| LanceSoft | $3,747 | $3,747 |
| The Good Life MedStaff | $3,453 | $3,453 |
| Focus Staff | $3,279 | $3,279 |
| AHS Staffing | $2,701 | $2,701 |
Last updated on February 3, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

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Travel Nurse RN - Labor and Delivery
- Des Moines, IA
- Focus Staff
- 4x12 hrs, Nights
$3,279/week
Travel Nurse RN - Labor and Delivery
- Des Moines, IA
- Focus Staff
- 4x12 hrs, Days
$3,279/week
Travel Nurse RN - Labor and Delivery
- Des Moines, IA
- SkyBridge Healthcare Acute Care/ Allied Health
- 3x12 hrs, Nights
- Referral Bonus
$2,300/week
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