Travel Medical Surgical Nurse Salary Guide: Des Moines, IA
Average Travel Medical Surgical Nurse Salary
$2,089/week
The average salary for a Travel Medical Surgical Nurse in Des Moines, IA is $2,089 per week. This is 3% lower than the Iowa average of $2,149.
Last updated on July 8, 2026. Based on 6,045 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
$2,089/week
Des Moines, IA
4% lower than the US average.
$2,149/week
Iowa
1% lower than the US average.
$2,171/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
$2,282/week
This is 6% higher than the Des Moines average of $2,152.
Centerville, Iowa
$2,012/week
This is 7% lower than the Des Moines average of $2,152.
Fairfield, Iowa
$2,361/week
This is 9% higher than the Des Moines average of $2,152.
What cities in Iowa pay the most for Travel Med Surg Nurses?
| City | Average Weekly Salary | Max Weekly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Waterloo, Iowa | $2,371 | $3,160 |
| Davenport, Iowa | $2,361 | $2,556 |
| Fairfield, Iowa | $2,361 | $2,668 |
| Council Bluffs, Iowa | $2,359 | $2,376 |
What are the highest paying Agencies for Travel Medical Surgical Nurse jobs in Des Moines?
| Average Weekly Salary | Max Weekly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| First Connect Health | $3,019 | $3,019 |
| Prolink Region 2 | $3,000 | $3,000 |
| Amergis Healthcare Staffing, Inc. | $2,535 | $2,727 |
| Mader MedX | $2,501 | $3,149 |
| Trinity Health FirstChoice | $2,466 | $2,556 |
| ADN Healthcare | $2,465 | $2,878 |
| Heal Horizon Inc | $2,448 | $2,448 |
| Trustaff | $2,431 | $3,007 |
| GrapeTree Medical Staffing | $2,389 | $2,446 |
| Vibra Travels | $2,361 | $2,361 |
Last updated on July 8, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com.
Travel Medical Surgical Nurse Career Guide
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Registered Nurse Med Surg/Oncology
- Des Moines, Iowa
- Iowa Methodist Medical Center
- Access Healthcare and 25 others
UP TO $2,404/wk
Medical/Surgical Telemetry RN
- Des Moines, Iowa
- MercyOne Des Moines Medical Center
- Assured Nursing and 18 others
UP TO $2,316/wk
Medical/Surgical RN
- Des Moines, Iowa
- MercyOne Des Moines Medical Center
- Assured Nursing and 23 others
UP TO $2,244/wk
RN Medical Surgical Telemetry
- Des Moines, Iowa
- MercyOne Des Moines Medical Center
- Assured Nursing and 19 others
UP TO $2,244/wk
Med/Surg Telemetry RN
- Des Moines, Iowa
- MercyOne Des Moines Medical Center
- Jackson Nurse Professionals and 13 others
UP TO $2,244/wk
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