Average Travel Psychiatric Nurse Salary

$2,057/week

The average salary for a Travel Psychiatric Nurse in Des Moines, IA is $2,057 per week. This is 5% lower than the Iowa average of $2,154.

Last updated on September 29, 2026. Based on 9 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.

Travel Psychiatric Nurse salaries in Des Moines, IA compared to State and National Averages

$2,057/week

Des Moines, IA

7% lower than the US average.

$2,154/week

Iowa

2% lower than the US average.

$2,206/week

United States

How Travel Psychiatric Nurse Salaries in Des Moines Compare to Other Cities

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Iowa City, Iowa

$2,398/week

This is 4% higher than the Des Moines average of $2,309.

Mason City, Iowa

$2,195/week

This is 5% lower than the Des Moines average of $2,309.

Council Bluffs, Iowa

$2,204/week

This is 5% lower than the Des Moines average of $2,309.

What cities in Iowa pay the most for Travel Psychiatric Nurses?

Council Bluffs, Iowa pays Travel Psychiatric Nurses the most, averaging $2,199 per week, followed by Iowa City, Iowa ($2,163) and Mason City, Iowa ($2,134). Iowa City, Iowa has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $3,265. For comparison, the Des Moines, IA average for Travel Psychiatric Nurses is $2,057 per week — Council Bluffs, Iowa pays 7% more.

CityAverage Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Council Bluffs, Iowa$2,199$2,347
Iowa City, Iowa$2,163$3,265
Mason City, Iowa$2,134$2,376
Dubuque, Iowa$2,067$2,233
Des Moines, Iowa$2,057$2,294
What are the highest paying Agencies for Travel Psychiatric Nurse jobs in Des Moines?

NURSE's Etc. Staffing pays Travel Psychiatric Nurses the most, averaging $2,407 per week, followed by LanceSoft ($2,400) and ALOIS Healthcare ($2,384). For comparison, the Des Moines, IA average for Travel Psychiatric Nurses is $2,057 per week — NURSE's Etc. Staffing pays 17% more.

Average Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
NURSE's Etc. Staffing$2,407$2,407
LanceSoft$2,400$2,400
ALOIS Healthcare$2,384$2,384
Daisy Medical Staffing$2,347$2,347
Care Career$2,307$2,307
Lucid Staffing Solutions$2,299$2,299
Genie Healthcare$2,294$2,294
BHS Workforce$2,267$2,267
MedPro Healthcare Staffing$2,220$2,220
PRIDE Health$2,217$2,217

Last updated on September 29, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

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