Travel Med Surg/Telemetry Nurse Salary Guide: Des Moines, IA
Average Travel Med Surg/Telemetry Nurse Salary
$2,324/week
The average salary for a Travel Med Surg/Telemetry Nurse in Des Moines, IA is $2,324 per week. This is 33% lower than the Iowa average of $3,080.
Last updated on February 11, 2026. Based on 39 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 90 days.
Travel Med Surg/Telemetry Nurse salaries in Des Moines, IA compared to State and National Averages
$2,324/week
Des Moines, IA
1% higher than the US average.
$3,080/week
Iowa
25% higher than the US average.
$2,301/week
United States
How Travel Med Surg/Telemetry Nurse Salaries in Des Moines Compare to Other Cities
How Travel Med Surg/Telemetry Nurse Salaries in Des Moines Compare to Other Cities
Ottumwa, Iowa
$1,950/week
This is 79% lower than the Des Moines average of $3,499.
Atlantic, Iowa
$2,580/week
This is 36% lower than the Des Moines average of $3,499.
Waterloo, Iowa
$2,606/week
This is 34% lower than the Des Moines average of $3,499.
What cities in Iowa pay the most for Travel Med Surg/Telemetry Nurses?
| City | Average Weekly Salary | Max Weekly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Dubuque, Iowa | $3,240 | $3,240 |
| Cedar Rapids, Iowa | $3,014 | $3,014 |
| Sioux City, Iowa | $2,986 | $2,986 |
| Waterloo, Iowa | $2,524 | $2,524 |
| Ottumwa, Iowa | $2,419 | $2,928 |
| Iowa City, Iowa | $2,362 | $2,385 |
| Des Moines, Iowa | $2,324 | $3,100 |
| West Burlington, Iowa | $2,292 | $2,488 |
What are the highest paying Agencies for Travel Med Surg/Telemetry Nurse jobs in Des Moines?
| Average Weekly Salary | Max Weekly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| ADEX Healthcare Staffing LLC | $3,154 | $3,154 |
| Access Healthcare | $3,110 | $3,110 |
| Olaro | $3,064 | $3,064 |
| Premier Medical Staffing Services | $2,950 | $2,950 |
| Stability Healthcare | $2,926 | $2,926 |
| Amergis Healthcare Staffing, Inc. | $2,915 | $2,915 |
| Anders Group | $2,878 | $2,878 |
| MedPro Healthcare Staffing | $2,853 | $2,853 |
| Prolink Region 1 | $2,792 | $3,100 |
| Medical Solutions | $2,781 | $2,781 |
Last updated on February 11, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

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Telemetry Registered Nurse
- Des Moines, Iowa
- Iowa Methodist Medical Center
- Medical Solutions and 34 others
$557-3,227/week
Medical-Surgical Registered Nurse
- Des Moines, Iowa
- Iowa Methodist Medical Center
- Olaro and 27 others
$2,009-3,212/week
Medical-Surgical Telemetry RN
- Des Moines, Iowa
- MercyOne Des Moines Medical Center
- Olaro and 17 others
$1,897-3,024/week
Registered Nurse – Med Surg Telemetry
- Des Moines, Iowa
- Iowa Lutheran Hospital
- Medical Solutions and 28 others
$1,985-2,445/week
Medical/Surgical Telemetry RN
- Des Moines, Iowa
- MercyOne Des Moines Medical Center
- Uniti Med and 4 others
$1,847-2,324/week
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