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

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Average Travel Medical Surgical Nurse Salary

$2,268/week

The average salary for a Travel Medical Surgical Nurse in West Des Moines, IA is $2,268 per week. This is 3% higher than the Iowa average of $2,210.

Last updated on December 21, 2025. Based on 392 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

$2,268/week

West Des Moines, IA

4% higher than the US average.

$2,210/week

Iowa

2% higher than the US average.

$2,168/week

United States

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

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Des Moines, Iowa

$2,351/week

This is 1% higher than the West Des Moines average of $2,326.

Independence, Missouri

$2,082/week

This is 12% lower than the West Des Moines average of $2,326.

Waterloo, Iowa

$2,365/week

This is 2% higher than the West Des Moines average of $2,326.

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

City	Average Weekly Salary	Max Weekly Salary
Waterloo, Iowa	$2,420	$3,352
Iowa City, Iowa	$2,355	$2,610
Fort Madison, Iowa	$2,345	$2,602
Des Moines, Iowa	$2,330	$3,331

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

	Average Weekly Salary	Max Weekly Salary
AHS Staffing	$2,808	$3,027
Coast Medical Service	$2,487	$2,487
Host Healthcare	$2,445	$2,445
Travel Nurses, Inc.	$2,425	$2,425
LanceSoft	$2,414	$2,414
Jackson Nurse Professionals	$2,398	$2,398
Advantis Medical	$2,392	$2,392
IDR Healthcare	$2,368	$2,368
ADEX Healthcare Staffing LLC	$2,365	$2,365
ALOIS Healthcare	$2,356	$2,356

Last updated on December 21, 2025. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

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