Travel Med Surg/Telemetry Nurse Salary Guide: Des Moines, IA
Average Travel Med Surg/Telemetry Nurse Salary
$2,262/week
The average salary for a Travel Med Surg/Telemetry Nurse in Des Moines, IA is $2,262 per week. This is 2% higher than the Iowa average of $2,220.
Last updated on October 6, 2026. Based on 5,622 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
$2,262/week
Des Moines, IA
3% higher than the US average.
$2,220/week
Iowa
1% higher than the US average.
$2,205/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
$2,158/week
This is 7% lower than the Des Moines average of $2,314.
Fort Dodge, Iowa
$2,130/week
This is 9% lower than the Des Moines average of $2,314.
Waterloo, Iowa
$2,142/week
This is 8% lower than the Des Moines average of $2,314.
Average Travel Med Surg/Telemetry Nurse Weekly Pay Over Time
What cities in Iowa pay the most for Travel Med Surg/Telemetry Nurses?
Atlantic, Iowa pays Travel Med Surg/Telemetry Nurses the most, averaging $2,804 per week, followed by Iowa City, Iowa ($2,398) and Fort Madison, Iowa ($2,382). Atlantic, Iowa also has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $3,000. For comparison, the Des Moines, IA average for Travel Med Surg/Telemetry Nurses is $2,262 per week — Atlantic, Iowa pays 24% more.
| City | Average Weekly Salary | Max Weekly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Atlantic, Iowa | $2,804 | $3,000 |
| Iowa City, Iowa | $2,398 | $2,760 |
| Fort Madison, Iowa | $2,382 | $2,623 |
What are the highest paying Agencies for Travel Med Surg/Telemetry Nurse jobs in Des Moines?
E-SolHealth pays Travel Med Surg/Telemetry Nurses the most, averaging $3,253 per week, followed by Prime Time Healthcare Nursing ($3,173) and Treva Workforce ($3,084). For comparison, the Des Moines, IA average for Travel Med Surg/Telemetry Nurses is $2,262 per week — E-SolHealth pays 44% more.
| Average Weekly Salary | Max Weekly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| E-SolHealth | $3,253 | $3,253 |
| Prime Time Healthcare Nursing | $3,173 | $3,173 |
| Treva Workforce | $3,084 | $3,084 |
| Greenstaff Medical US-Travel | $3,072 | $3,072 |
| ALOIS Healthcare | $3,065 | $3,065 |
| Nightingale Nurses - Allied | $3,013 | $3,013 |
| Modern Healthcare Solutions | $3,000 | $3,000 |
| BHS Workforce | $2,974 | $3,026 |
| First Connect Health | $2,974 | $2,974 |
| LanceSoft | $2,847 | $3,200 |
Last updated on October 6, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com.
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Med/Surg RN
- Des Moines, Iowa
- Iowa Methodist Medical Center
- Medical Solutions and 4 others
UP TO $3,100/wk
Med Surg/Telemetry RN
- Des Moines, Iowa
- Iowa Lutheran Hospital
- Aequor Healthcare and 33 others
UP TO $3,100/wk
Med Surg/Telemetry RN
- Des Moines, Iowa
- Iowa Lutheran Hospital
- Host Healthcare and 4 others
UP TO $3,100/wk
Med Surg RN
- Des Moines, Iowa
- Iowa Methodist Medical Center
- AHS Staffing and 27 others
UP TO $3,046/wk
Medical-Surgical Telemetry RN
- Des Moines, Iowa
- MercyOne Des Moines Medical Center
- Mader MedX and 21 others
UP TO $3,016/wk
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