Travel Medical Surgical Nurse Salary Guide: West Des Moines, IA

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Average Travel Medical Surgical Nurse Salary

$2,347/week

The average salary for a Travel Medical Surgical Nurse in West Des Moines, IA is $2,347 per week. This is 5% higher than the Iowa average of $2,222.

Last updated on March 31, 2026. Based on 60 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.

Travel Medical Surgical Nurse salaries in West Des Moines, IA compared to State and National Averages

$2,347/week

West Des Moines, IA

8% higher than the US average.

$2,222/week

Iowa

3% higher than the US average.

$2,161/week

United States

How Travel Medical Surgical Nurse Salaries in West Des Moines Compare to Other Cities

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Des Moines, Iowa

$2,239/week

This is 5% lower than the West Des Moines average of $2,357.

Atlantic, Iowa

$2,623/week

This is 10% higher than the West Des Moines average of $2,357.

Ottumwa, Iowa

$2,155/week

This is 9% lower than the West Des Moines average of $2,357.

What cities in Iowa pay the most for Travel Med Surg Nurses?

City	Average Weekly Salary	Max Weekly Salary
Cedar Rapids, Iowa	$2,668	$3,125
Atlantic, Iowa	$2,627	$2,776
Waterloo, Iowa	$2,434	$3,075
Fairfield, Iowa	$2,380	$2,380

What are the highest paying Agencies for Travel Medical Surgical Nurse jobs in West Des Moines?

	Average Weekly Salary	Max Weekly Salary
E-SolHealth	$2,556	$2,556
Lucid Staffing Solutions	$2,506	$2,506
Host Healthcare	$2,445	$2,445
Malone Healthcare - Nursing	$2,435	$3,058
LanceSoft	$2,379	$2,379
Travel Nurses, Inc.	$2,351	$2,351
Focus Staff	$2,349	$2,349
Daisy Medical Staffing	$2,343	$2,343
Access Healthcare	$2,333	$2,333
ADEX Healthcare Staffing LLC	$2,333	$2,333

Last updated on March 31, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

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