Travel Nurse Salary Guide: Des Moines, IA
Average Travel Nurse Salary
Average Travel Nurse Salary
$2,521/week
The average salary for a Travel Nurse in Des Moines, IA is $2,521 per week. This is 14% higher than the US average of $2,168.
Last updated on December 10, 2025. Based on 12 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.
Travel Nurse salaries in Des Moines, IA compared to State and National Averages
Travel Nurse salaries in Des Moines, IA compared to State and National Averages
$2,521/week
Des Moines, IA
14% higher than the US average.
$2,168/week
United States
How Travel Nurse Salaries in Des Moines Compare to Other Cities
How Travel Nurse Salaries in Des Moines Compare to Other Cities
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Ottumwa, Iowa
$2,115/week
This is 8% lower than the Des Moines average of $2,281.
Council Bluffs, Iowa
$2,194/week
This is 4% lower than the Des Moines average of $2,281.
Omaha, Nebraska
$2,311/week
This is 1% higher than the Des Moines average of $2,281.
Top Travel Nurse Jobs
View job details for Labor & Delivery Registered Nurse
Travel Contract
Labor & Delivery Registered Nurse
- Des Moines, IA
- Nightingale Nurses
- 4x12 hrs, Nights
$3,619/week
Posted 9 days ago
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Travel Contract
Labor & Delivery Registered Nurse
- Des Moines, IA
- Genie Healthcare
- 4x12 hrs, Nights
$3,500/week
Estimated pay packagePosted 9 days ago
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Travel Contract
Labor & Delivery Registered Nurse
- Des Moines, IA
- Host Healthcare
- 4x12 hrs, Nights
- Referral Bonus
$3,392/week
Posted 8 days ago
View job details for Labor & Delivery Registered Nurse
Travel Contract
Labor & Delivery Registered Nurse
- Des Moines, IA
- FlexCare Nursing
- 4x12 hrs, Nights
$3,382/week
Posted 8 days ago
View job details for Labor & Delivery Registered Nurse
Travel Contract
Labor & Delivery Registered Nurse
- Des Moines, IA
- Coast Medical Service
- 3x12 hrs, Nights
$2,937/week
Posted 9 days ago
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