Average Travel Med Surg/Telemetry Nurse Salary

$2,250/week

The average salary for a Travel Med Surg/Telemetry Nurse in Des Moines, IA is $2,250 per week. This is 1% higher than the Iowa average of $2,230.

Last updated on April 5, 2026. Based on 3,323 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.

Travel Med Surg/Telemetry Nurse salaries in Des Moines, IA compared to State and National Averages

$2,250/week

Des Moines, IA

4% higher than the US average.

$2,230/week

Iowa

3% higher than the US average.

$2,161/week

United States

How Travel Med Surg/Telemetry Nurse Salaries in Des Moines Compare to Other Cities

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Marshalltown, Iowa

$2,157/week

This is 5% lower than the Des Moines average of $2,256.

Atlantic, Iowa

$2,617/week

This is 14% higher than the Des Moines average of $2,256.

Cedar Rapids, Iowa

$2,421/week

This is 7% higher than the Des Moines average of $2,256.

What cities in Iowa pay the most for Travel Med Surg/Telemetry Nurses?
CityAverage Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Atlantic, Iowa$2,617$2,817
West Des Moines, Iowa$2,474$3,058
Cedar Rapids, Iowa$2,425$3,125
What are the highest paying Agencies for Travel Med Surg/Telemetry Nurse jobs in Des Moines?
Average Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
E-SolHealth$3,253$3,253
LanceSoft$3,203$3,275
3B Healthcare Inc.$3,200$3,200
Modern Healthcare Solutions$3,123$3,123
Advantis Medical$2,945$2,945
Nightingale Nurses$2,914$2,914
ALOIS Healthcare$2,837$3,000
Nightingale Nurses - Allied$2,813$2,813
Amergis Healthcare Staffing, Inc.$2,807$2,807
Trinity Health FirstChoice$2,700$2,700

Last updated on April 5, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

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