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

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Average Travel Medical Surgical Nurse Salary

$2,609/week

The average salary for a Travel Medical Surgical Nurse in West Des Moines, IA is $2,609 per week. This is 19% higher than the Iowa average of $2,114.

Last updated on July 15, 2025. Based on 43 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

$2,609/week

West Des Moines, IA

17% higher than the US average.

$2,114/week

Iowa

2% lower than the US average.

$2,156/week

United States

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

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Des Moines, Iowa

$2,181/week

This is 14% lower than the West Des Moines average of $2,493.

Waterloo, Iowa

$2,231/week

This is 12% lower than the West Des Moines average of $2,493.

Omaha, Nebraska

$2,302/week

This is 8% lower than the West Des Moines average of $2,493.

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

City	Average Weekly Salary	Max Weekly Salary
West Des Moines, Iowa	$2,609	$3,304
Fairfield, Iowa	$2,336	$2,551
Davenport, Iowa	$2,329	$3,228
Iowa City, Iowa	$2,321	$2,519

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

	Average Weekly Salary	Max Weekly Salary
Nurse First	$2,955	$2,955
ADN Healthcare	$2,660	$3,304
Trinity Health FirstChoice	$2,538	$2,628
LeaderStat	$2,446	$2,446
ADEX Healthcare Staffing LLC	$2,391	$2,391
IDR Healthcare	$2,387	$2,387
Protouch Staffing	$2,362	$2,362
Wellspring Nurse Source	$2,343	$2,343
Synergy Medical Staffing	$2,342	$2,342
Galaxy Healthcare (Riley Decker Companies)	$2,307	$2,307

Last updated on July 15, 2025. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

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