Travel Medical Surgical Nurse Salary Guide: Des Moines, IA
Average Travel Medical Surgical Nurse Salary
$2,151/week
The average salary for a Travel Medical Surgical Nurse in Des Moines, IA is $2,151 per week. This is 3% lower than the Iowa average of $2,211.
Last updated on May 24, 2026. Based on 2,305 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
$2,151/week
Des Moines, IA
1% lower than the US average.
$2,211/week
Iowa
2% higher than the US average.
$2,172/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
$2,181/week
This is 3% lower than the Des Moines average of $2,240.
Waterloo, Iowa
$2,276/week
This is 2% higher than the Des Moines average of $2,240.
Cedar Rapids, Iowa
$2,356/week
This is 5% higher than the Des Moines average of $2,240.
What cities in Iowa pay the most for Travel Med Surg Nurses?
| City | Average Weekly Salary | Max Weekly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Davenport, Iowa | $8,932 | $8,932 |
| Cedar Rapids, Iowa | $2,469 | $3,075 |
What are the highest paying Agencies for Travel Medical Surgical Nurse jobs in Des Moines?
| Average Weekly Salary | Max Weekly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| 3B Healthcare Inc. | $3,116 | $3,116 |
| Concentric Healthcare Staffing | $3,020 | $3,020 |
| Prolink Region 2 | $2,900 | $2,900 |
| Amergis Healthcare Staffing, Inc. | $2,889 | $2,889 |
| ADN Healthcare | $2,762 | $3,323 |
| LanceSoft | $2,689 | $3,071 |
| Lucid Staffing Solutions | $2,629 | $2,629 |
| Trinity Health FirstChoice | $2,466 | $2,556 |
| Prime Staffing | $2,417 | $3,130 |
| GrapeTree Medical Staffing | $2,407 | $2,415 |
Last updated on May 24, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com.
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Registered Nurse - Med Surg/Oncology
- Des Moines, Iowa
- Iowa Methodist Medical Center
- Medical Solutions and 28 others
$1,858-2,629/week
Medical/Surgical Telemetry Registered Nurse
- Des Moines, Iowa
- MercyOne Des Moines Medical Center
- Jackson Nurse Professionals and 5 others
$1,873-2,337/week
RN Medical-Surgical Telemetry
- Des Moines, Iowa
- MercyOne Des Moines Medical Center
- Jackson Nurse Professionals and 20 others
$1,873-2,337/week
RN Medical/Surgical Telemetry
- Des Moines, Iowa
- MercyOne Des Moines Medical Center
- Jackson Nurse Professionals and 14 others
$1,849-2,337/week
RN Medical/Surgical Telemetry
- Des Moines, Iowa
- MercyOne Des Moines Medical Center
- LRS Healthcare - Travel Nursing and 7 others
$1,998-2,229/week
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