Travel Operating Room Nurse Salary Guide: Des Moines, IA
Average Travel Operating Room Nurse Salary
$2,770/week
The average salary for a Travel Operating Room Nurse in Des Moines, IA is $2,770 per week. This is 10% higher than the Iowa average of $2,488.
Last updated on November 11, 2026. Based on 26 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
$2,770/week
Des Moines, IA
18% higher than the US average.
$2,488/week
Iowa
9% higher than the US average.
$2,259/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
West Des Moines, Iowa
$2,380/week
This is 4% lower than the Des Moines average of $2,476.
Waterloo, Iowa
$2,278/week
This is 9% lower than the Des Moines average of $2,476.
Cedar Rapids, Iowa
$2,466/week
This is equal to the Des Moines average
Average Travel Operating Room Nurse Weekly Pay Over Time
What cities in Iowa pay the most for Travel Operating Room Nurses?
Iowa City, Iowa pays Travel Operating Room Nurses the most, averaging $2,829 per week, followed by Des Moines, Iowa ($2,770) and Council Bluffs, Iowa ($2,681). Des Moines, Iowa has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $3,236. For comparison, the Des Moines, IA average for Travel Operating Room Nurses is $2,770 per week — Iowa City, Iowa pays 2% more.
| City | Average Weekly Salary | Max Weekly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Iowa City, Iowa | $2,829 | $3,080 |
| Des Moines, Iowa | $2,770 | $3,236 |
| Council Bluffs, Iowa | $2,681 | $2,926 |
| Cedar Rapids, Iowa | $2,577 | $3,031 |
What are the highest paying Agencies for Travel Operating Room Nurse jobs in Des Moines?
E-SolHealth pays Travel Operating Room Nurses the most, averaging $3,590 per week, followed by GrapeTree Medical Staffing ($3,325) and First Connect Health ($3,301). For comparison, the Des Moines, IA average for Travel Operating Room Nurses is $2,770 per week — E-SolHealth pays 30% more.
| Average Weekly Salary | Max Weekly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| E-SolHealth | $3,590 | $3,590 |
| GrapeTree Medical Staffing | $3,325 | $3,393 |
| First Connect Health | $3,301 | $3,301 |
| TotalMed RN | $3,236 | $3,236 |
| Access Healthcare | $3,174 | $3,341 |
| Modern Healthcare Solutions | $3,118 | $3,274 |
| ALOIS Healthcare | $3,079 | $3,079 |
| Lucid Staffing Solutions | $3,077 | $3,237 |
| Treva Workforce | $3,048 | $3,048 |
| Focus Staff | $3,007 | $3,177 |
Last updated on November 11, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com.
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OR RN
- Des Moines, Iowa
- Iowa Methodist Medical Center
- Daisy Medical Staffing and 21 others
UP TO $3,393/wk
OR RN
- Des Moines, IA
- GrapeTree Medical Staffing
- 3x12 hrs, Days
- Referral Bonus
$3,393/week
Travel Nurse RN - OR - Operating Room
- Des Moines, IA
- ALOIS Healthcare
- 3x12 hrs, Days
$3,079/week
OR RN
- Des Moines, IA
- Access Healthcare
- 3x12 hrs, Days
$3,007/week
OR RN
- Des Moines, IA
- Voca Healthcare
- 3x12 hrs, Days
$2,971/week
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