Travel Operating Room Nurse Salary Guide: Des Moines, IA
Average Travel Operating Room Nurse Salary
$2,735/week
The average salary for a Travel Operating Room Nurse in Des Moines, IA is $2,735 per week. This is 4% higher than the Iowa average of $2,614.
Last updated on August 13, 2026. Based on 258 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
$2,735/week
Des Moines, IA
20% higher than the US average.
$2,614/week
Iowa
16% higher than the US average.
$2,188/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
$1,903/week
This is 16% lower than the Des Moines average of $2,201.
Independence, Missouri
$2,155/week
This is 2% lower than the Des Moines average of $2,201.
Iowa City, Iowa
$2,407/week
This is 9% higher than the Des Moines average of $2,201.
What cities in Iowa pay the most for Travel Operating Room Nurses?
| City | Average Weekly Salary | Max Weekly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Des Moines, Iowa | $2,735 | $3,668 |
| Iowa City, Iowa | $2,719 | $3,949 |
| Sioux City, Iowa | $2,699 | $2,792 |
| Council Bluffs, Iowa | $2,696 | $3,000 |
| West Des Moines, Iowa | $2,539 | $2,751 |
| West Burlington, Iowa | $2,473 | $2,800 |
What are the highest paying Agencies for Travel Operating Room Nurse jobs in Des Moines?
| Average Weekly Salary | Max Weekly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| Advantis Medical | $3,155 | $3,155 |
| E-SolHealth | $3,140 | $3,167 |
| AHS Staffing | $3,094 | $3,668 |
| Talent4Health | $3,007 | $3,007 |
| ALOIS Healthcare | $2,957 | $2,957 |
| LanceSoft | $2,951 | $3,007 |
| Access Healthcare | $2,938 | $2,938 |
| 3B Healthcare Inc. | $2,931 | $2,931 |
| Daisy Medical Staffing | $2,927 | $2,927 |
| Amergis Healthcare Staffing, Inc. | $2,867 | $2,927 |
Last updated on August 13, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com.
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OR RN
- Des Moines, Iowa
- Iowa Methodist Medical Center
- Anders Group and 35 others
UP TO $3,239/wk
OR RN
- Des Moines, Iowa
- Iowa Methodist Medical Center
- Anders Group and 32 others
UP TO $2,938/wk
OR RN
- Des Moines, Iowa
- Iowa Methodist Medical Center
- MedPro Healthcare Staffing
UP TO $2,724/wk
Travel Nurse RN - OR - Operating Room
- Des Moines, IA
- Malone Healthcare - Nursing
- 4x10 hrs, Days
- Referral Bonus
$3,326/week
OR RN
- Des Moines, IA
- Malone Healthcare - Nursing
- 4x10 hrs, Days
- Referral Bonus
$3,239/week
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