Travel Operating Room Nurse Salary Guide: West Des Moines, IA
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
How Travel Operating Room Nurse Salaries in West Des Moines Compare to Other Cities
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?
| City | Average Weekly Salary | Max 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 Salary | Max 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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Operating Room RN
- West Des Moines, Iowa
- MercyOne West Des Moines Medical Center
- Access Healthcare
UP TO $2,412/wk
Operating Room Registered Nurse
- West Des Moines, IA
- Cross Country Nurses
- 4x10 hrs, Days
- Referral Bonus
$2,420/week
Operating Room RN
- West Des Moines, IA
- Access Healthcare
- 4x10 hrs, Days
$2,412/week
Travel Nurse RN - OR - Operating Room
- West Des Moines, IA
- NuWest Travel Nursing
- 4x10 hrs, Days
$2,046/week
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