Travel Med Surg/Telemetry Nurse Salary Guide: West Des Moines, IA
Average Travel Med Surg/Telemetry Nurse Salary
$2,223/week
The average salary for a Travel Med Surg/Telemetry Nurse in West Des Moines, IA is $2,223 per week. This is 1% higher than the Iowa average of $2,193.
Last updated on December 29, 2025. Based on 344 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.
Travel Med Surg/Telemetry Nurse salaries in West Des Moines, IA compared to State and National Averages
$2,223/week
West Des Moines, IA
3% higher than the US average.
$2,193/week
Iowa
2% higher than the US average.
$2,150/week
United States
How Travel Med Surg/Telemetry Nurse Salaries in West Des Moines Compare to Other Cities
How Travel Med Surg/Telemetry Nurse Salaries in West Des Moines Compare to Other Cities
Des Moines, Iowa
$2,312/week
This is 2% higher than the West Des Moines average of $2,263.
Ottumwa, Iowa
$2,139/week
This is 6% lower than the West Des Moines average of $2,263.
Independence, Missouri
$2,070/week
This is 9% lower than the West Des Moines average of $2,263.
What cities in Iowa pay the most for Travel Med Surg/Telemetry Nurses?
| City | Average Weekly Salary | Max Weekly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Fort Madison, Iowa | $2,349 | $2,592 |
| Iowa City, Iowa | $2,346 | $2,519 |
| Waterloo, Iowa | $2,325 | $3,352 |
What are the highest paying Agencies for Travel Med Surg/Telemetry Nurse jobs in West Des Moines?
| Average Weekly Salary | Max Weekly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| Coast Medical Service | $2,487 | $2,487 |
| Host Healthcare | $2,445 | $2,445 |
| Travel Nurses, Inc. | $2,425 | $2,425 |
| LanceSoft | $2,414 | $2,414 |
| Jackson Nurse Professionals | $2,398 | $2,398 |
| Advantis Medical | $2,392 | $2,392 |
| AHS Staffing | $2,372 | $2,372 |
| IDR Healthcare | $2,368 | $2,368 |
| ADEX Healthcare Staffing LLC | $2,365 | $2,365 |
| ALOIS Healthcare | $2,356 | $2,356 |
Last updated on December 29, 2025. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

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Travel Nurse RN - Med Surg
- West Des Moines, IA
- AHS Staffing
- 3x12 hrs, Days
$2,372/week
Travel Nurse RN - Med Surg
- West Des Moines, IA
- Care Career
- 3x12 hrs, Days
- Referral Bonus
$2,325/week
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