Travel Pediatric Intensive Care Nurse Salary Guide: Des Moines, IA
Average Travel Pediatric Intensive Care Nurse Salary
$2,621/week
The average salary for a Travel Pediatric Intensive Care Nurse in Des Moines, IA is $2,621 per week. This is 21% lower than the Iowa average of $3,179.
Last updated on November 14, 2026. Based on 9 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.
Travel Pediatric Intensive Care Nurse salaries in Des Moines, IA compared to State and National Averages
$2,621/week
Des Moines, IA
13% higher than the US average.
$3,179/week
Iowa
29% higher than the US average.
$2,267/week
United States
How Travel Pediatric Intensive Care Nurse Salaries in Des Moines Compare to Other Cities
How Travel Pediatric Intensive Care Nurse Salaries in Des Moines Compare to Other Cities
Iowa City, Iowa
$2,761/week
This is 11% higher than the Des Moines average of $2,447.
Omaha, Nebraska
$2,401/week
This is 2% lower than the Des Moines average of $2,447.
Kansas City, Missouri
$2,264/week
This is 8% lower than the Des Moines average of $2,447.
Average Travel Pediatric Intensive Care Nurse Weekly Pay Over Time
What cities in Iowa pay the most for Travel Pediatric Intensive Care Nurses?
Iowa City, Iowa pays Travel Pediatric Intensive Care Nurses the most, averaging $3,346 per week, followed by Des Moines, Iowa ($2,621). Iowa City, Iowa also has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $4,152. For comparison, the Des Moines, IA average for Travel Pediatric Intensive Care Nurses is $2,621 per week — Iowa City, Iowa pays 28% more.
| City | Average Weekly Salary | Max Weekly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Iowa City, Iowa | $3,346 | $4,152 |
| Des Moines, Iowa | $2,621 | $2,710 |
What are the highest paying Agencies for Travel Pediatric Intensive Care Nurse jobs in Des Moines?
Host Healthcare pays Travel Pediatric Intensive Care Nurses the most, averaging $2,892 per week, followed by E-SolHealth ($2,800) and ALOIS Healthcare ($2,791). For comparison, the Des Moines, IA average for Travel Pediatric Intensive Care Nurses is $2,621 per week — Host Healthcare pays 10% more.
| Average Weekly Salary | Max Weekly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| Host Healthcare | $2,892 | $2,892 |
| E-SolHealth | $2,800 | $2,800 |
| ALOIS Healthcare | $2,791 | $2,791 |
| GrapeTree Medical Staffing | $2,789 | $2,789 |
| Access Healthcare | $2,722 | $2,722 |
| Med Ninjas | $2,710 | $2,710 |
| Daisy Medical Staffing | $2,656 | $2,656 |
| Care Career | $2,656 | $2,656 |
| Lucid Staffing Solutions | $2,652 | $2,652 |
| American Traveler | $2,638 | $2,638 |
Last updated on November 14, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com.
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Travel Nurse RN - PICU - Pediatric Intensive Care
- Des Moines, IA
- Med Ninjas
- 3x12 hrs, Nights
$2,710/week
PICU RN
- Des Moines, IA
- Travel Nurses, Inc.
- 5x8 hrs
$2,673/week
PICU RN
- Des Moines, IA
- Travel Nurses, Inc.
- 5x8 hrs
$2,479/week
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