Travel Medical Surgical Nurse Salary Guide: Des Moines, IA
Average Travel Medical Surgical Nurse Salary
$2,324/week
The average salary for a Travel Medical Surgical Nurse in Des Moines, IA is $2,324 per week. This is 33% lower than the Iowa average of $3,080.
Last updated on February 11, 2026. Based on 39 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 90 days.
Travel Medical Surgical Nurse salaries in Des Moines, IA compared to State and National Averages
$2,324/week
Des Moines, IA
1% higher than the US average.
$3,080/week
Iowa
25% higher than the US average.
$2,301/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
Ottumwa, Iowa
$1,950/week
This is 79% lower than the Des Moines average of $3,499.
Atlantic, Iowa
$2,580/week
This is 36% lower than the Des Moines average of $3,499.
Waterloo, Iowa
$2,606/week
This is 34% lower than the Des Moines average of $3,499.
What cities in Iowa pay the most for Travel Med Surg Nurses?
| City | Average Weekly Salary | Max Weekly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Dubuque, Iowa | $3,240 | $3,240 |
| Cedar Rapids, Iowa | $3,014 | $3,014 |
| Sioux City, Iowa | $2,986 | $2,986 |
| Waterloo, Iowa | $2,524 | $2,524 |
| Ottumwa, Iowa | $2,419 | $2,928 |
| Fairfield, Iowa | $2,371 | $2,394 |
| Iowa City, Iowa | $2,362 | $2,385 |
| Des Moines, Iowa | $2,324 | $3,100 |
| West Burlington, Iowa | $2,292 | $2,488 |
What are the highest paying Agencies for Travel Medical Surgical Nurse jobs in Des Moines?
| Average Weekly Salary | Max Weekly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| ADEX Healthcare Staffing LLC | $3,154 | $3,154 |
| Access Healthcare | $3,110 | $3,110 |
| Olaro | $3,064 | $3,064 |
| Premier Medical Staffing Services | $2,950 | $2,950 |
| Stability Healthcare | $2,926 | $2,926 |
| Amergis Healthcare Staffing, Inc. | $2,915 | $2,915 |
| Anders Group | $2,878 | $2,878 |
| MedPro Healthcare Staffing | $2,853 | $2,853 |
| Prolink Region 1 | $2,792 | $3,100 |
| Medical Solutions | $2,781 | $2,781 |
Last updated on February 11, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com.
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Telemetry Registered Nurse
- Des Moines, Iowa
- Iowa Methodist Medical Center
- Medical Solutions and 34 others
$557-3,227/week
Medical-Surgical Registered Nurse
- Des Moines, Iowa
- Iowa Methodist Medical Center
- Olaro and 28 others
$2,009-3,212/week
Registered Nurse – Med Surg Telemetry
- Des Moines, Iowa
- Iowa Lutheran Hospital
- Medical Solutions and 29 others
$1,985-2,445/week
Medical/Surgical Telemetry RN
- Des Moines, Iowa
- MercyOne Des Moines Medical Center
- Uniti Med and 5 others
$1,847-2,324/week
Medical-Surgical Telemetry RN
- Des Moines, Iowa
- MercyOne Des Moines Medical Center
- Olaro and 12 others
$1,897-2,310/week
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