Travel Operating Room Nurse Salary Guide: Des Moines, IA
Average Travel Operating Room Nurse Salary
$2,556/week
The average salary for a Travel Operating Room Nurse in Des Moines, IA is $2,556 per week. This is 3% higher than the Iowa average of $2,467.
Last updated on May 13, 2026. Based on 14 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
$2,556/week
Des Moines, IA
15% higher than the US average.
$2,467/week
Iowa
12% higher than the US average.
$2,162/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
$2,272/week
This is 3% higher than the Des Moines average of $2,204.
Cedar Rapids, Iowa
$2,214/week
This is equal to the Des Moines average
Iowa City, Iowa
$2,347/week
This is 6% higher than the Des Moines average of $2,204.
What cities in Iowa pay the most for Travel Operating Room Nurses?
| City | Average Weekly Salary | Max Weekly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Iowa City, Iowa | $2,694 | $3,075 |
| Ottumwa, Iowa | $2,673 | $2,968 |
| West Burlington, Iowa | $2,574 | $2,846 |
| Des Moines, Iowa | $2,556 | $2,967 |
| Cedar Rapids, Iowa | $2,531 | $3,125 |
| Mason City, Iowa | $2,495 | $2,840 |
| Waterloo, Iowa | $2,376 | $2,860 |
What are the highest paying Agencies for Travel Operating Room Nurse jobs in Des Moines?
| Average Weekly Salary | Max Weekly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| Amergis Healthcare Staffing, Inc. | $2,947 | $2,967 |
| ADEX Healthcare Staffing LLC | $2,851 | $2,851 |
| Focus Staff | $2,794 | $2,794 |
| Genie Healthcare | $2,757 | $2,757 |
| ALOIS Healthcare | $2,757 | $2,757 |
| Coast Medical Service | $2,747 | $2,747 |
| Premier Medical Staffing Services | $2,709 | $2,709 |
| Cross Country Nurses | $2,690 | $2,690 |
| Trustaff | $2,687 | $2,687 |
| Prime Time Healthcare Nursing | $2,647 | $2,647 |
Last updated on May 13, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com.
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Travel Nurse RN - OR - Operating Room
- Des Moines, IA
- Genie Healthcare
- 4x10 hrs, Days
$2,860/week
Estimated pay packageTravel Nurse RN - OR - Operating Room
- Des Moines, IA
- ADEX Healthcare Staffing LLC
- 4x10 hrs, Rotating
- Referral Bonus
$2,851/week
Travel Nurse RN - OR - Operating Room
- Des Moines, IA
- CrossMed
- 4x10 hrs, Rotating
- Referral Bonus
$2,801/week
Travel Nurse RN - OR - Operating Room
- Des Moines, IA
- Genie Healthcare
- 4x10 hrs, Flexible
$2,757/week
Estimated pay packageTravel Nurse RN - OR - Operating Room
- Des Moines, IA
- Focus Staff
- 4x10 hrs, Days
$2,749/week
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