Travel Medical Surgical Nurse Salary Guide: Des Moines, IA
Average Travel Medical Surgical Nurse Salary
$2,239/week
The average salary for a Travel Medical Surgical Nurse in Des Moines, IA is $2,239 per week. This is 1% higher than the Iowa average of $2,213.
Last updated on December 5, 2025. Based on 4,917 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
$2,239/week
Des Moines, IA
3% higher than the US average.
$2,213/week
Iowa
2% higher than the US average.
$2,168/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
$2,107/week
This is 10% lower than the Des Moines average of $2,313.
Washington, Missouri
$1,905/week
This is 21% lower than the Des Moines average of $2,313.
Waterloo, Iowa
$2,415/week
This is 4% higher than the Des Moines average of $2,313.
What cities in Iowa pay the most for Travel Med Surg Nurses?
| City | Average Weekly Salary | Max Weekly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Atlantic, Iowa | $2,527 | $2,625 |
| Waterloo, Iowa | $2,414 | $3,267 |
| Iowa City, Iowa | $2,359 | $2,610 |
| Fairfield, Iowa | $2,353 | $2,650 |
What are the highest paying Agencies for Travel Medical Surgical Nurse jobs in Des Moines?
| Average Weekly Salary | Max Weekly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| NURSE's Etc. Staffing | $3,279 | $3,279 |
| 3B Healthcare Inc. | $3,253 | $3,253 |
| Source Medical Staffing | $3,000 | $3,000 |
| Amergis Healthcare Staffing, Inc. | $2,973 | $3,031 |
| Talent4Health | $2,971 | $2,971 |
| FlexCare Nursing | $2,949 | $2,949 |
| ADN Healthcare | $2,910 | $3,302 |
| LanceSoft | $2,894 | $3,327 |
| Protouch Staffing | $2,758 | $3,000 |
| E-SolHealth | $2,743 | $3,331 |
Last updated on December 5, 2025. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com.
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Medical-Surgical Telemetry Nurse
- Des Moines, Iowa
- MercyOne Des Moines Medical Center
- Medical Solutions and 19 others
$1,704-3,253/week
Medical/Surgical Registered Nurse
- Des Moines, Iowa
- MercyOne Des Moines Medical Center
- TRS Healthcare and 21 others
$1,964-2,402/week
Float Pool RN - Med-Surg/Telemetry
- Des Moines, Iowa
- MercyOne Des Moines Medical Center
- TRS Healthcare and 11 others
$1,964-2,402/week
Medical-Surgical Telemetry Registered Nurse
- Des Moines, Iowa
- MercyOne Des Moines Medical Center
- Stability Healthcare and 13 others
$1,804-2,316/week
Medical-Surgical RN
- Des Moines, Iowa
- MercyOne Des Moines Medical Center
- TRS Healthcare and 17 others
$1,919-2,316/week
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