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

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Average Travel Long Term Care Nurse Salary

$1,895/week

The average salary for a Travel Long Term Care Nurse in Des Moines, IA is $1,895 per week. This is 5% higher than the Iowa average of $1,792.

Last updated on June 29, 2026. Based on 33 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

$1,895/week

Des Moines, IA

15% lower than the US average.

$1,792/week

Iowa

21% lower than the US average.

$2,172/week

United States

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

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Indianola, Iowa

$1,523/week

This is 40% lower than the Des Moines average of $2,127.

Boone, Iowa

$2,113/week

This is 1% lower than the Des Moines average of $2,127.

Omaha, Nebraska

$2,373/week

This is 10% higher than the Des Moines average of $2,127.

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

City	Average Weekly Salary	Max Weekly Salary
Coralville, Iowa	$2,231	$2,295
Ankeny, Iowa	$2,160	$2,160
Mount Pleasant, Iowa	$2,102	$2,553

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

	Average Weekly Salary	Max Weekly Salary
Cross Country Nurses	$2,395	$2,395
Genie Healthcare	$2,370	$2,370
Trustaff	$2,291	$2,291
Anders Group	$2,157	$2,157
The Good Life MedStaff	$2,101	$2,101
GrapeTree Medical Staffing	$2,055	$2,220
Assured Nursing	$1,826	$1,826
TRS Healthcare	$1,725	$1,977
CoreMedical Group	$1,703	$1,850
Alliance Medical Staffing	$1,700	$1,700

Last updated on June 29, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

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