Travel Operating Room Nurse Salary Guide: West Des Moines, IA
Average Travel Operating Room Nurse Salary
$2,441/week
The average salary for a Travel Operating Room Nurse in West Des Moines, IA is $2,441 per week. This is 3% lower than the Iowa average of $2,507.
Last updated on November 12, 2026. Based on 70 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
$2,441/week
West Des Moines, IA
8% higher than the US average.
$2,507/week
Iowa
10% higher than the US average.
$2,258/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
$2,445/week
This is 3% higher than the West Des Moines average of $2,383.
Waterloo, Iowa
$2,248/week
This is 6% lower than the West Des Moines average of $2,383.
Omaha, Nebraska
$2,371/week
This is 1% lower than the West Des Moines average of $2,383.
Average Travel Operating Room Nurse Weekly Pay Over Time
What cities in Iowa pay the most for Travel Operating Room Nurses?
Iowa City, Iowa pays Travel Operating Room Nurses the most, averaging $2,849 per week, followed by Des Moines, Iowa ($2,788) and Council Bluffs, Iowa ($2,665). Des Moines, Iowa has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $3,393. For comparison, the West Des Moines, IA average for Travel Operating Room Nurses is $2,441 per week — Iowa City, Iowa pays 17% more.
| City | Average Weekly Salary | Max Weekly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Iowa City, Iowa | $2,849 | $3,080 |
| Des Moines, Iowa | $2,788 | $3,393 |
| Council Bluffs, Iowa | $2,665 | $2,863 |
| Cedar Rapids, Iowa | $2,575 | $3,031 |
| Sioux City, Iowa | $2,547 | $2,917 |
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 $2,734 per week, followed by Mader MedX ($2,714) and Treva Workforce ($2,657). For comparison, the West Des Moines, IA average for Travel Operating Room Nurses is $2,441 per week — ADN Healthcare pays 12% more.
| Average Weekly Salary | Max Weekly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| ADN Healthcare | $2,734 | $2,734 |
| Mader MedX | $2,714 | $2,714 |
| Treva Workforce | $2,657 | $2,657 |
| Tidepoint Healthcare Staffing | $2,651 | $2,651 |
| LeaderStat | $2,631 | $2,631 |
| GrapeTree Medical Staffing | $2,626 | $2,626 |
| Voca Healthcare | $2,584 | $2,584 |
| GHR Healthcare - Travel | $2,548 | $2,548 |
| TravSource | $2,534 | $2,534 |
| OR Staffing Solutions | $2,528 | $2,528 |
Last updated on November 12, 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
- LeaderStat and 24 others
UP TO $2,734/wk
Travel Nurse RN - OR - Operating Room
- West Des Moines, IA
- ADN Healthcare
- 4x10 hrs, Days
- Referral Bonus
$2,734/week
OR RN
- West Des Moines, IA
- Mader MedX
- 4x10 hrs, Days
$2,714/week
OR RN
- West Des Moines, IA
- LeaderStat
- 4x10 hrs, Days
- Referral Bonus
$2,631/week
OR RN
- West Des Moines, IA
- GrapeTree Medical Staffing
- 4x9 hrs, Days
- Referral Bonus
$2,626/week
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