Average Travel Operating Room Nurse Salary

$2,324/week

The average salary for a Travel Operating Room Nurse in West Des Moines, IA is $2,324 per week. This is 8% lower than the Iowa average of $2,509.

Last updated on July 14, 2026. Based on 8 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.

Travel Operating Room Nurse salaries in West Des Moines, IA compared to State and National Averages

$2,324/week

West Des Moines, IA

6% higher than the US average.

$2,509/week

Iowa

13% higher than the US average.

$2,181/week

United States

How Travel Operating Room Nurse Salaries in West Des Moines Compare to Other Cities

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Des Moines, Iowa

$2,192/week

This is 1% higher than the West Des Moines average of $2,174.

Washington, Missouri

$1,900/week

This is 14% lower than the West Des Moines average of $2,174.

Independence, Missouri

$1,960/week

This is 11% lower than the West Des Moines average of $2,174.

What cities in Iowa pay the most for Travel Operating Room Nurses?
CityAverage Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Des Moines, Iowa$2,693$3,539
Iowa City, Iowa$2,595$3,075
Waterloo, Iowa$2,490$2,795
Sioux City, Iowa$2,487$2,595
Davenport, Iowa$2,473$2,896
What are the highest paying Agencies for Travel Operating Room Nurse jobs in West Des Moines?
Average Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
ADN Healthcare$2,860$2,860
LeaderStat$2,601$2,601
GrapeTree Medical Staffing$2,597$2,597
Mader MedX$2,587$2,587
Trinity Health FirstChoice$2,556$2,556
Epic Travel Staffing$2,544$2,544
Voca Healthcare$2,537$2,537
Skyline Med Staff Nursing$2,527$2,527
GHR Healthcare - Travel Division$2,520$2,520
GHR Healthcare$2,520$2,520

Last updated on July 14, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

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