Average Travel Med Surg/Telemetry Nurse Salary

$2,313/week

The average salary for a Travel Med Surg/Telemetry Nurse in West Des Moines, IA is $2,313 per week. This is 2% lower than the Iowa average of $2,350.

Last updated on November 14, 2026. Based on 997 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

$2,313/week

West Des Moines, IA

2% higher than the US average.

$2,350/week

Iowa

4% higher than the US average.

$2,267/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

$2,447/week

This is 5% higher than the West Des Moines average of $2,321.

Independence, Missouri

$2,324/week

This is equal to the West Des Moines average

Waterloo, Iowa

$2,247/week

This is 3% lower than the West Des Moines average of $2,321.

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 $2,973 per week, followed by Muscatine, Iowa ($2,911) and Iowa City, Iowa ($2,728). Iowa City, Iowa has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $4,100. For comparison, the West Des Moines, IA average for Travel Med Surg/Telemetry Nurses is $2,313 per week — Atlantic, Iowa pays 29% more.

CityAverage Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Atlantic, Iowa$2,973$3,417
Muscatine, Iowa$2,911$3,500
Iowa City, Iowa$2,728$4,100
Bettendorf, Iowa$2,501$3,399
Des Moines, Iowa$2,433$3,665
Council Bluffs, Iowa$2,422$3,035
What are the highest paying Agencies for Travel Med Surg/Telemetry Nurse jobs in West Des Moines?

ADN Healthcare pays Travel Med Surg/Telemetry Nurses the most, averaging $3,332 per week, followed by Mader MedX ($3,104) and Premier Medical Staffing Services ($2,784). For comparison, the West Des Moines, IA average for Travel Med Surg/Telemetry Nurses is $2,313 per week — ADN Healthcare pays 44% more.

Average Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
ADN Healthcare$3,332$3,332
Mader MedX$3,104$3,104
Premier Medical Staffing Services$2,784$3,196
Treva Workforce$2,575$2,575
ALOIS Healthcare$2,575$2,575
Jackson Nurse Professionals$2,564$2,564
Noor Inc.$2,543$2,543
GHG Healthcare$2,543$2,543
Modern Healthcare Solutions$2,512$2,512
Malone Healthcare - Nursing$2,512$3,179

Last updated on November 14, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

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