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

Average Travel Medical Surgical Nurse Salary

$2,204/week

The average salary for a Travel Medical Surgical Nurse in West Des Moines, IA is $2,204 per week. This is equal to the Iowa average

Last updated on December 17, 2025. Based on 365 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

$2,204/week

West Des Moines, IA

2% higher than the US average.

$2,207/week

Iowa

2% higher than the US average.

$2,171/week

United States

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

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Des Moines, Iowa

$2,301/week

This is 1% higher than the West Des Moines average of $2,278.

Ottumwa, Iowa

$2,086/week

This is 9% lower than the West Des Moines average of $2,278.

Independence, Missouri

$2,056/week

This is 11% lower than the West Des Moines average of $2,278.

What cities in Iowa pay the most for Travel Med Surg Nurses?
CityAverage Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Waterloo, Iowa$2,539$3,352
Fort Madison, Iowa$2,367$2,602
Fairfield, Iowa$2,348$2,362
Iowa City, Iowa$2,347$2,610
What are the highest paying Agencies for Travel Medical Surgical Nurse jobs in West Des Moines?
Average Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Coast Medical Service$2,487$2,487
Host Healthcare$2,445$2,445
Jackson Nurse Professionals$2,398$2,398
Olaro$2,396$2,396
Advantis Medical$2,392$2,392
AHS Staffing$2,372$2,372
IDR Healthcare$2,368$2,368
ADEX Healthcare Staffing LLC$2,365$2,365
ALOIS Healthcare$2,356$2,356
Daisy Medical Staffing$2,343$2,343

Last updated on December 17, 2025. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

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