Travel Medical Surgical Nurse Salary Guide: Des Moines, IA
Average Travel Medical Surgical Nurse Salary
$2,277/week
The average salary for a Travel Medical Surgical Nurse in Des Moines, IA is $2,277 per week. This is 2% higher than the Iowa average of $2,224.
Last updated on April 9, 2026. Based on 3,411 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.
Travel Medical Surgical Nurse salaries in Des Moines, IA compared to State and National Averages
$2,277/week
Des Moines, IA
5% higher than the US average.
$2,224/week
Iowa
3% higher than the US average.
$2,160/week
United States
How Travel Medical Surgical Nurse Salaries in Des Moines Compare to Other Cities
How Travel Medical Surgical Nurse Salaries in Des Moines Compare to Other Cities
Marshalltown, Iowa
$2,159/week
This is 5% lower than the Des Moines average of $2,278.
Atlantic, Iowa
$2,632/week
This is 13% higher than the Des Moines average of $2,278.
Kirksville, Missouri
$2,145/week
This is 6% lower than the Des Moines average of $2,278.
What cities in Iowa pay the most for Travel Med Surg Nurses?
| City | Average Weekly Salary | Max Weekly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Waterloo, Iowa | $2,678 | $3,846 |
| Atlantic, Iowa | $2,638 | $3,146 |
| West Des Moines, Iowa | $2,613 | $3,058 |
What are the highest paying Agencies for Travel Medical Surgical Nurse jobs in Des Moines?
| Average Weekly Salary | Max Weekly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| E-SolHealth | $3,253 | $3,253 |
| 3B Healthcare Inc. | $3,200 | $3,200 |
| LanceSoft | $2,969 | $3,275 |
| Nightingale Nurses | $2,914 | $2,914 |
| Amergis Healthcare Staffing, Inc. | $2,889 | $2,889 |
| ALOIS Healthcare | $2,818 | $2,954 |
| Nightingale Nurses - Allied | $2,813 | $2,813 |
| NURSE's Etc. Staffing | $2,727 | $2,727 |
| Trinity Health FirstChoice | $2,700 | $2,700 |
| Premier Medical Staffing Services | $2,661 | $2,962 |
Last updated on April 9, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com.
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Medical-Surgical Telemetry RN
- Des Moines, Iowa
- MercyOne Des Moines Medical Center
- Uniti Med and 14 others
$1,849-2,203/week
RN Medical/Surgical Telemetry
- Des Moines, Iowa
- MercyOne Des Moines Medical Center
- NuWest Travel Nursing
$1,821/week
Travel Nurse RN - Med Surg
- Des Moines, IA
- ADN Healthcare
- 4x12 hrs, Nights
- Referral Bonus
$3,295/week
Travel Nurse RN - Med Surg
- Des Moines, IA
- Focus Staff
- 4x12 hrs, Nights
$3,140/week
Travel Nurse RN - Med Surg
- Des Moines, IA
- Focus Staff
- 4x12 hrs, Days
$3,140/week
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