Travel Operating Room Nurse Salary Guide: Des Moines, IA
Average Travel Operating Room Nurse Salary
$2,638/week
The average salary for a Travel Operating Room Nurse in Des Moines, IA is $2,638 per week. This is 7% higher than the Iowa average of $2,462.
Last updated on June 29, 2026. Based on 134 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
$2,638/week
Des Moines, IA
18% higher than the US average.
$2,462/week
Iowa
12% higher than the US average.
$2,172/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
$2,083/week
This is 2% lower than the Des Moines average of $2,127.
Independence, Missouri
$1,961/week
This is 8% lower than the Des Moines average of $2,127.
Iowa City, Iowa
$2,323/week
This is 8% higher than the Des Moines average of $2,127.
What cities in Iowa pay the most for Travel Operating Room Nurses?
| City | Average Weekly Salary | Max Weekly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Des Moines, Iowa | $2,638 | $2,994 |
| Iowa City, Iowa | $2,530 | $3,075 |
| Davenport, Iowa | $2,413 | $2,896 |
| West Des Moines, Iowa | $2,409 | $2,860 |
What are the highest paying Agencies for Travel Operating Room Nurse jobs in Des Moines?
| Average Weekly Salary | Max Weekly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| E-SolHealth | $3,007 | $3,007 |
| CrossMed | $2,984 | $2,984 |
| Access Healthcare | $2,851 | $2,851 |
| Daisy Medical Staffing | $2,847 | $2,847 |
| Amergis Healthcare Staffing, Inc. | $2,847 | $2,847 |
| Care Career | $2,807 | $2,807 |
| Lucid Staffing Solutions | $2,781 | $2,781 |
| Voca Healthcare | $2,772 | $2,807 |
| American Traveler | $2,763 | $2,763 |
| Prime Time Healthcare Nursing | $2,755 | $2,755 |
Last updated on June 29, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

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Operating Room Nurse
- Des Moines, Iowa
- Iowa Methodist Medical Center
- Skyline Med Staff Nursing and 30 others
UP TO $2,923/wk
Travel Nurse RN - OR - Operating Room
- Des Moine, IA
- E-SolHealth
- 3x12 hrs, Days
- Referral Bonus
$3,087/week
Travel Nurse RN - OR - Operating Room
- De Moines, IA
- LanceSoft
- 5x8 hrs, Days
$2,933/week
Operating Room Nurse
- Des Moines, IA
- LanceSoft
- 4x10 hrs, Days
$2,923/week
Operating Room Nurse
- Des Moines, IA
- Access Healthcare
- 4x10 hrs, Rotating
$2,851/week
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