Average Travel Med Surg/Telemetry Nurse Salary

$2,105/week

The average salary for a Travel Med Surg/Telemetry Nurse in Des Moines, IA is $2,105 per week. This is 4% lower than the Iowa average of $2,191.

Last updated on May 21, 2026. Based on 2,647 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

$2,105/week

Des Moines, IA

3% lower than the US average.

$2,191/week

Iowa

1% higher than the US average.

$2,172/week

United States

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

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Ottumwa, Iowa

$2,207/week

This is equal to the Des Moines average

Washington, Missouri

$1,944/week

This is 13% lower than the Des Moines average of $2,197.

Waterloo, Iowa

$2,344/week

This is 6% higher than the Des Moines average of $2,197.

What cities in Iowa pay the most for Travel Med Surg/Telemetry Nurses?
CityAverage Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Council Bluffs, Iowa$2,376$2,376
Fairfield, Iowa$2,362$2,560
What are the highest paying Agencies for Travel Med Surg/Telemetry Nurse jobs in Des Moines?
Average Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
3B Healthcare Inc.$3,116$3,116
Concentric Healthcare Staffing$3,020$3,020
ALOIS Healthcare$2,902$2,902
Amergis Healthcare Staffing, Inc.$2,889$2,889
ADN Healthcare$2,832$3,150
LanceSoft$2,689$3,071
Trinity Health FirstChoice$2,466$2,556
GrapeTree Medical Staffing$2,407$2,415
Mader MedX$2,405$2,993
Talent4Health$2,325$2,325

Last updated on May 21, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

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