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

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Average Travel Long Term Care Nurse Salary

$2,167/week

The average salary for a Travel Long Term Care Nurse in Des Moines, IA is $2,167 per week. This is 5% higher than the Iowa average of $2,053.

Last updated on October 17, 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

$2,167/week

Des Moines, IA

3% lower than the US average.

$2,053/week

Iowa

8% lower than the US average.

$2,225/week

United States

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

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Boone, Iowa

$2,098/week

This is 10% lower than the Des Moines average of $2,314.

Omaha, Nebraska

$2,367/week

This is 2% higher than the Des Moines average of $2,314.

West Burlington, Iowa

$2,382/week

This is 3% higher than the Des Moines average of $2,314.

Average Travel Long Term Care Nurse Weekly Pay Over Time

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

West Burlington, Iowa pays Travel Long Term Care Nurses the most, averaging $2,219 per week, followed by Des Moines, Iowa ($2,167). Des Moines, Iowa has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $3,025. For comparison, the Des Moines, IA average for Travel Long Term Care Nurses is $2,167 per week — West Burlington, Iowa pays 2% more.

City	Average Weekly Salary	Max Weekly Salary
West Burlington, Iowa	$2,219	$2,580
Des Moines, Iowa	$2,167	$3,025

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

Anders Group pays Travel Long Term Care Nurses the most, averaging $2,633 per week, followed by TRS Healthcare ($1,977) and GrapeTree Medical Staffing ($1,890). Anders Group also has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $3,025. For comparison, the Des Moines, IA average for Travel Long Term Care Nurses is $2,167 per week — Anders Group pays 22% more.

	Average Weekly Salary	Max Weekly Salary
Anders Group	$2,633	$3,025
TRS Healthcare	$1,977	$1,977
GrapeTree Medical Staffing	$1,890	$1,890
Alliance Medical Staffing	$1,700	$1,700

Last updated on October 17, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

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