Travel Med Surg/Telemetry Nurse Salary Guide: West Des Moines, IA

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Average Travel Med Surg/Telemetry Nurse Salary

$2,134/week

The average salary for a Travel Med Surg/Telemetry Nurse in West Des Moines, IA is $2,134 per week. This is 3% lower than the Iowa average of $2,206.

Last updated on September 30, 2026. Based on 1,564 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

$2,134/week

West Des Moines, IA

3% lower than the US average.

$2,206/week

Iowa

This is equal to the US average

$2,207/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

$2,311/week

This is 7% higher than the West Des Moines average of $2,154.

Independence, Missouri

$2,260/week

This is 5% higher than the West Des Moines average of $2,154.

Kirksville, Missouri

$1,933/week

This is 11% lower than the West Des Moines average of $2,154.

What cities in Iowa pay the most for Travel Med Surg/Telemetry Nurses?

Atlantic, Iowa pays Travel Med Surg/Telemetry Nurses the most, averaging $2,748 per week, followed by Iowa City, Iowa ($2,384). Atlantic, Iowa also has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $3,000. For comparison, the West Des Moines, IA average for Travel Med Surg/Telemetry Nurses is $2,134 per week — Atlantic, Iowa pays 29% more.

City	Average Weekly Salary	Max Weekly Salary
Atlantic, Iowa	$2,748	$3,000
Iowa City, Iowa	$2,384	$2,760

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 $2,622 per week, followed by Mader MedX ($2,599) and Trinity Health FirstChoice ($2,496). ADN Healthcare also has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $3,124. For comparison, the West Des Moines, IA average for Travel Med Surg/Telemetry Nurses is $2,134 per week — ADN Healthcare pays 23% more.

	Average Weekly Salary	Max Weekly Salary
ADN Healthcare	$2,622	$3,124
Mader MedX	$2,599	$3,104
Trinity Health FirstChoice	$2,496	$2,556
GrapeTree Medical Staffing	$2,392	$2,471
ALOIS Healthcare	$2,323	$2,323
Revolution Healthcare Services	$2,314	$2,314
Noor Inc.	$2,305	$2,305
GHG Healthcare	$2,305	$2,305
LanceSoft	$2,300	$2,300
Care Career	$2,276	$2,289

Last updated on September 30, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

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