Travel Medical Surgical Nurse Salary Guide: Des Moines, IA
Average Travel Medical Surgical Nurse Salary
$2,168/week
The average salary for a Travel Medical Surgical Nurse in Des Moines, IA is $2,168 per week. This is 1% higher than the Iowa average of $2,142.
Last updated on August 22, 2026. Based on 7,962 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
$2,168/week
Des Moines, IA
1% lower than the US average.
$2,142/week
Iowa
2% lower than the US average.
$2,186/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
West Des Moines, Iowa
$2,133/week
This is 4% lower than the Des Moines average of $2,223.
Waterloo, Iowa
$2,108/week
This is 5% lower than the Des Moines average of $2,223.
Iowa City, Iowa
$2,312/week
This is 4% higher than the Des Moines average of $2,223.
What cities in Iowa pay the most for Travel Med Surg Nurses?
| City | Average Weekly Salary | Max Weekly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Atlantic, Iowa | $2,880 | $2,973 |
What are the highest paying Agencies for Travel Medical Surgical Nurse jobs in Des Moines?
| Average Weekly Salary | Max Weekly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| E-SolHealth | $3,258 | $3,263 |
| 3B Healthcare Inc. | $3,100 | $3,100 |
| Prolink Region 2 | $3,000 | $3,000 |
| First Connect Health | $2,967 | $2,967 |
| BHS Workforce | $2,863 | $2,863 |
| Prime Time Healthcare | $2,837 | $2,837 |
| Prime Time Healthcare Nursing | $2,837 | $2,837 |
| Amergis Healthcare Staffing, Inc. | $2,827 | $3,087 |
| Fastaff Travel Nursing | $2,761 | $3,021 |
| ALOIS Healthcare | $2,758 | $3,058 |
Last updated on August 22, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com.
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Med Surg RN
- Des Moines, Iowa
- Iowa Methodist Medical Center
- AHS Staffing and 27 others
UP TO $3,173/wk
Med/Surg RN
- Des Moines, Iowa
- MercyOne Des Moines Medical Center
- Meda Health and 24 others
UP TO $2,978/wk
Medical/Surgical Telemetry RN
- Des Moines, Iowa
- MercyOne Des Moines Medical Center
- AHS Staffing and 17 others
UP TO $2,978/wk
Medical-Surgical Telemetry RN
- Des Moines, Iowa
- MercyOne Des Moines Medical Center
- TravSource and 9 others
UP TO $2,978/wk
Med/Surg Telemetry RN
- Des Moines, Iowa
- MercyOne Des Moines Medical Center
- Access Healthcare and 9 others
UP TO $2,978/wk
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