Average Travel Pediatric Med Surg Nurse Salary

$2,110/week

The average salary for a Travel Pediatric Med Surg Nurse in Des Moines, IA is $2,110 per week. This is 3% lower than the Iowa average of $2,175.

Last updated on September 30, 2026. Based on 20 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.

Travel Pediatric Med Surg Nurse salaries in Des Moines, IA compared to State and National Averages

$2,110/week

Des Moines, IA

5% lower than the US average.

$2,175/week

Iowa

1% lower than the US average.

$2,207/week

United States

How Travel Pediatric Med Surg Nurse Salaries in Des Moines Compare to Other Cities

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Peoria, Illinois

$2,366/week

This is 2% higher than the Des Moines average of $2,311.

Saint Louis, Missouri

$2,166/week

This is 7% lower than the Des Moines average of $2,311.

Oklahoma City, Oklahoma

$2,283/week

This is 1% lower than the Des Moines average of $2,311.

What cities in Iowa pay the most for Travel Pediatric Med Surg Nurses?

Only Des Moines, Iowa reports pay data for Travel Pediatric Med Surg Nurses, averaging $2,110 per week. Des Moines, Iowa also has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $2,264. For comparison, the Des Moines, IA average for Travel Pediatric Med Surg Nurses is $2,110 per week, roughly in line with Des Moines, Iowa.

CityAverage Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Des Moines, Iowa$2,110$2,264
What are the highest paying Agencies for Travel Pediatric Med Surg Nurse jobs in Des Moines?

Malone Healthcare - Nursing pays Travel Pediatric Med Surg Nurses the most, averaging $2,264 per week, followed by Premier Medical Staffing Services ($2,213) and Anders Group ($2,113). For comparison, the Des Moines, IA average for Travel Pediatric Med Surg Nurses is $2,110 per week — Malone Healthcare - Nursing pays 7% more.

Average Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Malone Healthcare - Nursing$2,264$2,264
Premier Medical Staffing Services$2,213$2,228
Anders Group$2,113$2,128
TotalMed RN$2,088$2,107
Triage Staffing$2,078$2,097
MedPro Healthcare Staffing$2,078$2,078
Medical Solutions$2,028$2,039

Last updated on September 30, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

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