Travel Med Surg/Telemetry Nurse Salary Guide: Des Moines, IA
Average Travel Med Surg/Telemetry Nurse Salary
$2,081/week
The average salary for a Travel Med Surg/Telemetry Nurse in Des Moines, IA is $2,081 per week. This is 3% lower than the Iowa average of $2,152.
Last updated on July 4, 2026. Based on 5,842 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
$2,081/week
Des Moines, IA
4% lower than the US average.
$2,152/week
Iowa
1% lower than the US average.
$2,168/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
West Des Moines, Iowa
$2,261/week
This is 5% higher than the Des Moines average of $2,143.
Centerville, Iowa
$2,004/week
This is 7% lower than the Des Moines average of $2,143.
Waterloo, Iowa
$2,348/week
This is 9% higher than the Des Moines average of $2,143.
What cities in Iowa pay the most for Travel Med Surg/Telemetry Nurses?
| City | Average Weekly Salary | Max Weekly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Waterloo, Iowa | $2,398 | $3,123 |
| Davenport, Iowa | $2,375 | $2,556 |
| Council Bluffs, Iowa | $2,367 | $2,376 |
| Fairfield, Iowa | $2,330 | $2,668 |
What are the highest paying Agencies for Travel Med Surg/Telemetry Nurse jobs in Des Moines?
| Average Weekly Salary | Max Weekly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| LanceSoft | $3,227 | $3,227 |
| Amergis Healthcare Staffing, Inc. | $3,087 | $3,087 |
| Prolink Region 2 | $3,000 | $3,000 |
| ALOIS Healthcare | $2,902 | $2,902 |
| ADN Healthcare | $2,682 | $3,325 |
| Trustaff | $2,484 | $3,007 |
| Trinity Health FirstChoice | $2,466 | $2,556 |
| Muve Healthcare Group | $2,460 | $2,460 |
| NURSE's Etc. Staffing | $2,451 | $2,451 |
| Heal Horizon Inc | $2,448 | $2,448 |
Last updated on July 4, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

Travel Med Surg/Telemetry Nurse Career Guide
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Registered Nurse Med Surg/Oncology
- Des Moines, Iowa
- Iowa Methodist Medical Center
- Access Healthcare and 24 others
UP TO $2,552/wk
Medical/Surgical Telemetry RN
- Des Moines, Iowa
- MercyOne Des Moines Medical Center
- MedPro Healthcare Staffing and 6 others
UP TO $2,384/wk
Medical/Surgical Telemetry RN
- Des Moines, Iowa
- MercyOne Des Moines Medical Center
- Assured Nursing and 14 others
UP TO $2,384/wk
Medical/Surgical Telemetry RN
- Des Moines, Iowa
- MercyOne West Des Moines Medical Center
- Access Healthcare and 3 others
UP TO $2,337/wk
Medical/Surgical Telemetry RN
- Des Moines, Iowa
- MercyOne Des Moines Medical Center
- Assured Nursing and 16 others
UP TO $2,236/wk
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