Travel Medical Surgical Nurse Salary Guide: West Des Moines, IA
Average Travel Medical Surgical Nurse Salary
$2,153/week
The average salary for a Travel Medical Surgical Nurse in West Des Moines, IA is $2,153 per week. This is equal to the Iowa average
Last updated on August 14, 2026. Based on 1,759 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
$2,153/week
West Des Moines, IA
2% lower than the US average.
$2,158/week
Iowa
2% lower than the US average.
$2,193/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
$2,209/week
This is 2% higher than the West Des Moines average of $2,157.
Atlantic, Iowa
$2,827/week
This is 24% higher than the West Des Moines average of $2,157.
Centerville, Iowa
$2,146/week
This is equal to the West Des Moines average
What cities in Iowa pay the most for Travel Med Surg Nurses?
| City | Average Weekly Salary | Max Weekly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Atlantic, Iowa | $2,781 | $3,000 |
| Fairfield, Iowa | $2,444 | $2,599 |
| Fort Madison, Iowa | $2,400 | $2,400 |
What are the highest paying Agencies for Travel Medical Surgical Nurse jobs in West Des Moines?
| Average Weekly Salary | Max Weekly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| Premier Medical Staffing Services | $2,902 | $2,902 |
| BHS Workforce | $2,733 | $2,863 |
| ADN Healthcare | $2,656 | $3,403 |
| Fastaff Travel Nursing | $2,551 | $2,975 |
| Trinity Health FirstChoice | $2,466 | $2,556 |
| GrapeTree Medical Staffing | $2,442 | $2,446 |
| Mader MedX | $2,414 | $2,993 |
| LanceSoft | $2,300 | $2,300 |
| Cure Healthcare Staffing | $2,292 | $2,316 |
| Revolution Healthcare Services | $2,265 | $2,325 |
Last updated on August 14, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

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Med/Surg RN
- West Des Moines, IA
- ADN Healthcare
- 4x12 hrs, Days
- Referral Bonus
$3,403/week
Medical-Surgical Registered Nurse
- West Des Moines, IA
- Premier Medical Staffing Services
- 4x12 hrs, Nights
$2,902/week
Medical-Surgical Registered Nurse
- West Des Moines, IA
- BHS Workforce
- 4x12 hrs, Nights
- Referral Bonus
$2,863/week
Travel Nurse RN - Med Surg
- West Des Moines, IA
- BHS Workforce
- 4x12 hrs, Nights
- Referral Bonus
$2,603/week
Med/Surg RN
- West Des Moines, IA
- ADN Healthcare
- 3x12 hrs, Days
- Referral Bonus
$2,466/week
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