Travel Medical Surgical Nurse Salary Guide: West Des Moines, IA
Average Travel Medical Surgical Nurse Salary
$2,391/week
The average salary for a Travel Medical Surgical Nurse in West Des Moines, IA is $2,391 per week. This is 1% higher than the Iowa average of $2,366.
Last updated on November 10, 2026. Based on 636 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
$2,391/week
West Des Moines, IA
5% higher than the US average.
$2,366/week
Iowa
4% higher than the US average.
$2,260/week
United States
How Travel Medical Surgical Nurse Salaries in West Des Moines Compare to Other Cities
How Travel Medical Surgical Nurse Salaries in West Des Moines Compare to Other Cities
Des Moines, Iowa
$2,463/week
This is 3% higher than the West Des Moines average of $2,393.
Independence, Missouri
$2,310/week
This is 4% lower than the West Des Moines average of $2,393.
Waterloo, Iowa
$2,273/week
This is 5% lower than the West Des Moines average of $2,393.
Average Travel Medical Surgical Nurse Weekly Pay Over Time
What cities in Iowa pay the most for Travel Med Surg Nurses?
Atlantic, Iowa pays Travel Medical Surgical Nurses the most, averaging $2,872 per week, followed by Muscatine, Iowa ($2,815) and Iowa City, Iowa ($2,663). Iowa City, Iowa has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $3,751. For comparison, the West Des Moines, IA average for Travel Medical Surgical Nurses is $2,391 per week — Atlantic, Iowa pays 20% more.
| City | Average Weekly Salary | Max Weekly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Atlantic, Iowa | $2,872 | $3,157 |
| Muscatine, Iowa | $2,815 | $3,500 |
| Iowa City, Iowa | $2,663 | $3,751 |
| Bettendorf, Iowa | $2,553 | $3,450 |
| Des Moines, Iowa | $2,459 | $3,665 |
| Sioux City, Iowa | $2,421 | $3,600 |
What are the highest paying Agencies for Travel Medical Surgical Nurse jobs in West Des Moines?
ADN Healthcare pays Travel Medical Surgical Nurses the most, averaging $3,332 per week, followed by Premier Medical Staffing Services ($3,196) and ALOIS Healthcare ($3,045). ALOIS Healthcare has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $3,455. For comparison, the West Des Moines, IA average for Travel Medical Surgical Nurses is $2,391 per week — ADN Healthcare pays 39% more.
| Average Weekly Salary | Max Weekly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| ADN Healthcare | $3,332 | $3,332 |
| Premier Medical Staffing Services | $3,196 | $3,196 |
| ALOIS Healthcare | $3,045 | $3,455 |
| Coast Medical Service | $2,833 | $3,182 |
| Daisy Medical Staffing | $2,754 | $2,754 |
| Genie Healthcare | $2,722 | $3,273 |
| TravSource | $2,687 | $3,208 |
| PRIDE Health | $2,677 | $2,677 |
| Focus Staff | $2,615 | $3,253 |
| Stability Healthcare | $2,614 | $3,158 |
Last updated on November 10, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com.
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Med Surg RN
- West Des Moines, Iowa
- Methodist West Hospital
- TRS Healthcare and 28 others
UP TO $2,724/wk
Med Surg RN
- West Des Moines, Iowa
- Methodist West Hospital
- Genie Healthcare and 9 others
UP TO $2,545/wk
RN Medical/Surgical
- West Des Moines, Iowa
- MercyOne West Des Moines Medical Center
- Access Healthcare
UP TO $2,074/wk
Travel Nurse RN - Med Surg
- West Des Moines, IA
- Malone Healthcare - Nursing
- 4x12 hrs, Nights
- Referral Bonus
$3,179/week
Med Surg RN
- West Des Moines, IA
- Voca Healthcare
- 5x8 hrs, Days
$2,724/week
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