Travel Operating Room Nurse Salary Guide: Des Moines, IA
Average Travel Operating Room Nurse Salary
$2,482/week
The average salary for a Travel Operating Room Nurse in Des Moines, IA is $2,482 per week. This is 1% higher than the Iowa average of $2,461.
Last updated on February 5, 2026. Based on 16 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.
Travel Operating Room Nurse salaries in Des Moines, IA compared to State and National Averages
$2,482/week
Des Moines, IA
13% higher than the US average.
$2,461/week
Iowa
12% higher than the US average.
$2,158/week
United States
How Travel Operating Room Nurse Salaries in Des Moines Compare to Other Cities
How Travel Operating Room Nurse Salaries in Des Moines Compare to Other Cities
Waterloo, Iowa
$2,446/week
This is 5% higher than the Des Moines average of $2,325.
Cedar Rapids, Iowa
$2,502/week
This is 7% higher than the Des Moines average of $2,325.
Iowa City, Iowa
$2,380/week
This is 2% higher than the Des Moines average of $2,325.
What cities in Iowa pay the most for Travel Operating Room Nurses?
| City | Average Weekly Salary | Max Weekly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| West Burlington, Iowa | $2,530 | $2,850 |
| Mason City, Iowa | $2,516 | $2,880 |
| Iowa City, Iowa | $2,503 | $2,750 |
| Des Moines, Iowa | $2,482 | $2,774 |
| Waterloo, Iowa | $2,377 | $2,606 |
| Cedar Rapids, Iowa | $2,312 | $2,806 |
What are the highest paying Agencies for Travel Operating Room Nurse jobs in Des Moines?
| Average Weekly Salary | Max Weekly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| ADEX Healthcare Staffing LLC | $3,066 | $3,066 |
| Coast Medical Service | $3,047 | $3,047 |
| Daisy Medical Staffing | $3,027 | $3,027 |
| Access Healthcare | $3,024 | $3,024 |
| Focus Staff | $2,964 | $2,964 |
| Voca Healthcare | $2,957 | $2,957 |
| MedPro Healthcare Staffing | $2,856 | $2,856 |
| PRIDE Health | $2,837 | $2,837 |
| Stability Healthcare | $2,832 | $2,832 |
| Magnet Medical | $2,827 | $2,827 |
Last updated on February 5, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com.
Travel Operating Room Nurse Career Guide
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Operating Room Registered Nurse
- Des Moines, Iowa
- Iowa Methodist Medical Center
- Medical Solutions and 32 others
$2,418-3,108/week
Surgical Services Nurse Supervisor
- Urbandale, Iowa
- UnityPoint at Home
- IDR Healthcare and 3 others
$995-1,090/week
Travel Nurse RN - OR - Operating Room
- Des moines, IA
- E-SolHealth
- 4x10 hrs, Days
- Referral Bonus
$3,247/week
Operating Room Registered Nurse
- Des Moines, IA
- NURSE's Etc. Staffing
- 4x10 hrs, Days
$3,167/week
Operating Room Registered Nurse
- Des Moines, IA
- IDR Healthcare
- 5x8 hrs, Days
- Referral Bonus
$3,108/week
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