Travel Mental Health Nurse Salary Guide: Des Moines, IA
Average Travel Mental Health Nurse Salary
$2,308/week
The average salary for a Travel Mental Health Nurse in Des Moines, IA is $2,308 per week. This is 2% higher than the Iowa average of $2,268.
Last updated on November 13, 2026. Based on 84 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
$2,308/week
Des Moines, IA
2% higher than the US average.
$2,268/week
Iowa
This is equal to the US average
$2,262/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
Fort Madison, Iowa
$2,384/week
This is 2% lower than the Des Moines average of $2,438.
Kansas City, Missouri
$2,253/week
This is 8% lower than the Des Moines average of $2,438.
Columbia, Missouri
$2,437/week
This is equal to the Des Moines average
Average Travel Mental Health Nurse Weekly Pay Over Time
What cities in Iowa pay the most for Travel Mental Health Nurses?
Fort Madison, Iowa pays Travel Mental Health Nurses the most, averaging $2,337 per week, followed by Des Moines, Iowa ($2,308) and Mason City, Iowa ($2,221). Des Moines, Iowa has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $2,674. For comparison, the Des Moines, IA average for Travel Mental Health Nurses is $2,308 per week — Fort Madison, Iowa pays 1% more.
| City | Average Weekly Salary | Max Weekly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Fort Madison, Iowa | $2,337 | $2,469 |
| Des Moines, Iowa | $2,308 | $2,674 |
| Mason City, Iowa | $2,221 | $2,257 |
What are the highest paying Agencies for Travel Mental Health Nurse jobs in Des Moines?
Protouch Staffing pays Travel Mental Health Nurses the most, averaging $2,818 per week, followed by E-SolHealth ($2,674) and ALOIS Healthcare ($2,484). For comparison, the Des Moines, IA average for Travel Mental Health Nurses is $2,308 per week — Protouch Staffing pays 22% more.
| Average Weekly Salary | Max Weekly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| Protouch Staffing | $2,818 | $2,818 |
| E-SolHealth | $2,674 | $2,674 |
| ALOIS Healthcare | $2,484 | $2,524 |
| Modern Healthcare Solutions | $2,454 | $2,454 |
| Med Ninjas | $2,450 | $2,450 |
| Care Career | $2,434 | $2,434 |
| Lucid Staffing Solutions | $2,434 | $2,434 |
| Daisy Medical Staffing | $2,414 | $2,414 |
| PRIDE Health | $2,406 | $2,406 |
| LanceSoft | $2,400 | $2,400 |
Last updated on November 13, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com.
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Behavioral Health RN
- Des Moines, Iowa
- Iowa Lutheran Hospital
- Daisy Medical Staffing and 18 others
UP TO $2,434/wk
Behavioral Health RN
- Des Moines, Iowa
- Iowa Lutheran Hospital
- Genie Healthcare
UP TO $2,335/wk
Estimated pay packageTravel Nurse RN - Psychiatric
- Des Moines, IA
- ALOIS Healthcare
- 5x8 hrs, Nights
$2,524/week
Travel Nurse RN - Behavioral Health
- Des Moines, IA
- Med Ninjas
- 5x8 hrs, Nights
$2,472/week
Behavioral Health RN
- Des Moines, IA
- Care Career
- 5x8 hrs, Nights
- Referral Bonus
$2,434/week
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