Travel Operating Room Nurse Salary Guide: Des Moines, IA
Average Travel Operating Room Nurse Salary
$2,700/week
The average salary for a Travel Operating Room Nurse in Des Moines, IA is $2,700 per week. This is 4% higher than the Iowa average of $2,586.
Last updated on September 27, 2026. Based on 474 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
$2,700/week
Des Moines, IA
19% higher than the US average.
$2,586/week
Iowa
15% higher than the US average.
$2,199/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
Washington, Missouri
$1,888/week
This is 22% lower than the Des Moines average of $2,295.
Cedar Rapids, Iowa
$2,355/week
This is 3% higher than the Des Moines average of $2,295.
Iowa City, Iowa
$2,385/week
This is 4% higher than the Des Moines average of $2,295.
What cities in Iowa pay the most for Travel Operating Room Nurses?
Boone, Iowa pays Travel Operating Room Nurses the most, averaging $2,742 per week, followed by Des Moines, Iowa ($2,700) and Iowa City, Iowa ($2,586). Des Moines, Iowa has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $3,825. For comparison, the Des Moines, IA average for Travel Operating Room Nurses is $2,700 per week — Boone, Iowa pays 2% more.
| City | Average Weekly Salary | Max Weekly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Boone, Iowa | $2,742 | $2,925 |
| Des Moines, Iowa | $2,700 | $3,825 |
| Iowa City, Iowa | $2,586 | $2,925 |
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 $3,630 per week, followed by Greenstaff Medical US-Travel ($3,150) and GrapeTree Medical Staffing ($3,092). E-SolHealth also has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $3,825. For comparison, the Des Moines, IA average for Travel Operating Room Nurses is $2,700 per week — E-SolHealth pays 34% more.
| Average Weekly Salary | Max Weekly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| E-SolHealth | $3,630 | $3,825 |
| Greenstaff Medical US-Travel | $3,150 | $3,150 |
| GrapeTree Medical Staffing | $3,092 | $3,276 |
| Treva Workforce | $3,066 | $3,066 |
| American Traveler | $2,935 | $3,530 |
| First Connect Health | $2,930 | $3,053 |
| Amergis Healthcare Staffing, Inc. | $2,893 | $3,047 |
| Voca Healthcare | $2,886 | $3,507 |
| Modern Healthcare Solutions | $2,852 | $2,994 |
| ALOIS Healthcare | $2,852 | $3,024 |
Last updated on September 27, 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 27 others
UP TO $3,276/wk
OR RN
- Des Moines, Iowa
- Iowa Methodist Medical Center
- Daisy Medical Staffing and 26 others
UP TO $3,071/wk
OR RN
- Des Moines, Iowa
- Iowa Methodist Medical Center
- Modern Healthcare Solutions and 30 others
UP TO $3,024/wk
OR RN
- Des Moines, Iowa
- Iowa Methodist Medical Center
- Medical Solutions
UP TO $2,621/wk
OR RN
- Des Moines, IA
- GrapeTree Medical Staffing
- 5x8 hrs, Evenings
- Referral Bonus
$3,276/week
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