Travel Operating Room Nurse Salary Guide: West Des Moines, IA
Average Travel Operating Room Nurse Salary
$2,481/week
The average salary for a Travel Operating Room Nurse in West Des Moines, IA is $2,481 per week. This is 4% lower than the Iowa average of $2,587.
Last updated on September 28, 2026. Based on 84 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
$2,481/week
West Des Moines, IA
11% higher than the US average.
$2,587/week
Iowa
15% higher than the US average.
$2,200/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
$2,295/week
This is 5% higher than the West Des Moines average of $2,175.
Washington, Missouri
$1,888/week
This is 15% lower than the West Des Moines average of $2,175.
Bellevue, Nebraska
$2,449/week
This is 11% higher than the West Des Moines average of $2,175.
What cities in Iowa pay the most for Travel Operating Room Nurses?
Boone, Iowa pays Travel Operating Room Nurses the most, averaging $2,742 per week, followed by Des Moines, Iowa ($2,701) and Iowa City, Iowa ($2,586). Des Moines, Iowa has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $3,825. For comparison, the West Des Moines, IA average for Travel Operating Room Nurses is $2,481 per week — Boone, Iowa pays 10% more.
| City | Average Weekly Salary | Max Weekly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Boone, Iowa | $2,742 | $2,925 |
| Des Moines, Iowa | $2,701 | $3,825 |
| Iowa City, Iowa | $2,586 | $2,925 |
What are the highest paying Agencies for Travel Operating Room Nurse jobs in West Des Moines?
ADN Healthcare pays Travel Operating Room Nurses the most, averaging $2,754 per week, followed by Mader MedX ($2,734) and LeaderStat ($2,679). For comparison, the West Des Moines, IA average for Travel Operating Room Nurses is $2,481 per week — ADN Healthcare pays 11% more.
| Average Weekly Salary | Max Weekly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| ADN Healthcare | $2,754 | $2,754 |
| Mader MedX | $2,734 | $2,734 |
| LeaderStat | $2,679 | $2,679 |
| Care Career | $2,674 | $2,674 |
| Tidepoint Healthcare Staffing | $2,651 | $2,651 |
| Voca Healthcare | $2,644 | $2,644 |
| Fastaff Travel Nursing | $2,622 | $2,622 |
| Access Healthcare | $2,621 | $2,621 |
| American Traveler | $2,601 | $2,601 |
| GrapeTree Medical Staffing | $2,597 | $2,597 |
Last updated on September 28, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com.
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OR RN
- West Des Moines, Iowa
- MercyOne West Des Moines Medical Center
- Genie Healthcare
UP TO $2,584/wk
Estimated pay packageOR RN
- West Des Moines, IA
- Genie Healthcare
- 4x10 hrs, Days
$2,584/week
Estimated pay packageOperating Room RN
- West Des Moines, IA
- Trinity Health FirstChoice
- 3x12 hrs, Days
$2,484/week
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