Travel Mental Health Nurse Salary Guide: Des Moines, IA
Average Travel Mental Health Nurse Salary
$2,057/week
The average salary for a Travel Mental Health Nurse in Des Moines, IA is $2,057 per week. This is 4% lower than the Iowa average of $2,147.
Last updated on September 28, 2026. Based on 9 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.
Travel Mental Health Nurse salaries in Des Moines, IA compared to State and National Averages
$2,057/week
Des Moines, IA
7% lower than the US average.
$2,147/week
Iowa
2% lower than the US average.
$2,200/week
United States
How Travel Mental Health Nurse Salaries in Des Moines Compare to Other Cities
How Travel Mental Health Nurse Salaries in Des Moines Compare to Other Cities
Iowa City, Iowa
$2,391/week
This is 4% higher than the Des Moines average of $2,295.
Mason City, Iowa
$2,178/week
This is 5% lower than the Des Moines average of $2,295.
Council Bluffs, Iowa
$2,198/week
This is 4% lower than the Des Moines average of $2,295.
What cities in Iowa pay the most for Travel Mental Health Nurses?
Council Bluffs, Iowa pays Travel Mental Health Nurses the most, averaging $2,199 per week, followed by Iowa City, Iowa ($2,163) and Mason City, Iowa ($2,134). Iowa City, Iowa has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $3,265. For comparison, the Des Moines, IA average for Travel Mental Health Nurses is $2,057 per week — Council Bluffs, Iowa pays 7% more.
| City | Average Weekly Salary | Max Weekly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Council Bluffs, Iowa | $2,199 | $2,347 |
| Iowa City, Iowa | $2,163 | $3,265 |
| Mason City, Iowa | $2,134 | $2,376 |
| Des Moines, Iowa | $2,057 | $2,294 |
| Dubuque, Iowa | $2,039 | $2,146 |
What are the highest paying Agencies for Travel Mental Health Nurse jobs in Des Moines?
NURSE's Etc. Staffing pays Travel Mental Health Nurses the most, averaging $2,407 per week, followed by LanceSoft ($2,400) and ALOIS Healthcare ($2,384). For comparison, the Des Moines, IA average for Travel Mental Health Nurses is $2,057 per week — NURSE's Etc. Staffing pays 17% more.
| Average Weekly Salary | Max Weekly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| NURSE's Etc. Staffing | $2,407 | $2,407 |
| LanceSoft | $2,400 | $2,400 |
| ALOIS Healthcare | $2,384 | $2,384 |
| Daisy Medical Staffing | $2,347 | $2,347 |
| Care Career | $2,307 | $2,307 |
| Lucid Staffing Solutions | $2,299 | $2,299 |
| Genie Healthcare | $2,294 | $2,294 |
| BHS Workforce | $2,267 | $2,267 |
| MedPro Healthcare Staffing | $2,220 | $2,220 |
| PRIDE Health | $2,217 | $2,217 |
Last updated on September 28, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com.
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Behavioral Health RN
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- Referral Bonus
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