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

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Average Travel Medical Surgical Nurse Salary

$2,059/week

The average salary for a Travel Medical Surgical Nurse in West Des Moines, IA is $2,059 per week. This is 4% lower than the Iowa average of $2,132.

Last updated on June 29, 2026. Based on 1,293 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

$2,059/week

West Des Moines, IA

6% lower than the US average.

$2,132/week

Iowa

2% lower than the US average.

$2,172/week

United States

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

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Des Moines, Iowa

$2,127/week

This is 2% higher than the West Des Moines average of $2,083.

Centerville, Iowa

$2,001/week

This is 4% lower than the West Des Moines average of $2,083.

Kirksville, Missouri

$1,957/week

This is 6% lower than the West Des Moines average of $2,083.

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

City	Average Weekly Salary	Max Weekly Salary
Davenport, Iowa	$2,474	$2,556
Waterloo, Iowa	$2,412	$3,041
Fairfield, Iowa	$2,354	$2,614
West Burlington, Iowa	$2,322	$3,404
Iowa City, Iowa	$2,314	$2,721

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

	Average Weekly Salary	Max Weekly Salary
Amergis Healthcare Staffing, Inc.	$2,595	$2,925
ALOIS Healthcare	$2,555	$2,902
Premier Medical Staffing Services	$2,528	$2,902
CoreMedical Group	$2,350	$2,350
TNAA TotalMed RN	$2,330	$2,765
ADN Healthcare	$2,281	$3,095
Anders Group	$2,277	$2,769
GrapeTree Medical Staffing	$2,275	$2,446
Epic Travel Staffing	$2,200	$2,200
Cross Country Nurses	$2,185	$2,840

Last updated on June 29, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

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