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

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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?
CityAverage Weekly SalaryMax 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 SalaryMax 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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