Travel Long Term Care Nurse Salary Guide: Des Moines, IA

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Average Travel Long Term Care Nurse Salary

$1,901/week

The average salary for a Travel Long Term Care Nurse in Des Moines, IA is $1,901 per week. This is 1% higher than the Iowa average of $1,889.

Last updated on August 21, 2026. Based on 15 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.

Travel Long Term Care Nurse salaries in Des Moines, IA compared to State and National Averages

$1,901/week

Des Moines, IA

15% lower than the US average.

$1,889/week

Iowa

16% lower than the US average.

$2,185/week

United States

How Travel Long Term Care Nurse Salaries in Des Moines Compare to Other Cities

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Boone, Iowa

$2,243/week

This is 1% higher than the Des Moines average of $2,230.

Quincy, Illinois

$2,552/week

This is 13% higher than the Des Moines average of $2,230.

Sioux Falls, South Dakota

$2,404/week

This is 7% higher than the Des Moines average of $2,230.

What cities in Iowa pay the most for Travel Long Term Care Nurses?

City	Average Weekly Salary	Max Weekly Salary
Cedar Falls, Iowa	$2,232	$2,232
Dubuque, Iowa	$2,216	$2,520

What are the highest paying Agencies for Travel Long Term Care Nurse jobs in Des Moines?

	Average Weekly Salary	Max Weekly Salary
LanceSoft	$2,707	$3,071
ND Global Consulting Services	$2,400	$2,400
Amergis Healthcare Staffing, Inc.	$2,307	$2,307
Anders Group	$2,157	$2,157
Meda Health	$2,073	$2,073
Assured Nursing	$1,896	$1,896
The Good Life MedStaff	$1,781	$1,781
Care Career	$1,770	$1,770
TRS Healthcare	$1,752	$1,977
Genie Healthcare	$1,722	$1,722

Last updated on August 21, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

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