Average Travel Operating Room Nurse Salary

$2,539/week

The average salary for a Travel Operating Room Nurse in West Des Moines, IA is $2,539 per week. This is 3% lower than the Iowa average of $2,620.

Last updated on August 14, 2026. Based on 10 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

$2,539/week

West Des Moines, IA

14% higher than the US average.

$2,620/week

Iowa

16% higher than the US average.

$2,193/week

United States

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

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Des Moines, Iowa

$2,209/week

This is 2% higher than the West Des Moines average of $2,157.

Washington, Missouri

$1,906/week

This is 13% lower than the West Des Moines average of $2,157.

Independence, Missouri

$2,172/week

This is 1% higher than the West Des Moines average of $2,157.

What cities in Iowa pay the most for Travel Operating Room Nurses?
CityAverage Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Des Moines, Iowa$2,757$3,327
Iowa City, Iowa$2,719$3,949
Sioux City, Iowa$2,699$2,792
Council Bluffs, Iowa$2,680$2,887
West Des Moines, Iowa$2,539$2,751
West Burlington, Iowa$2,509$2,800
What are the highest paying Agencies for Travel Operating Room Nurse jobs in West Des Moines?
Average Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
ProMed Staffing Resources B$2,751$2,751
Trinity Health FirstChoice$2,556$2,556
Cross Country Nurses$2,420$2,420
Access Healthcare$2,412$2,412
NuWest Travel Nursing$2,046$2,046

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

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