Travel Stepdown Nurse Salary Guide: Des Moines, IA
Average Travel Stepdown Nurse Salary
$2,322/week
The average salary for a Travel Stepdown Nurse in Des Moines, IA is $2,322 per week. This is 2% higher than the Iowa average of $2,264.
Last updated on September 27, 2026. Based on 4 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.
Travel Stepdown Nurse salaries in Des Moines, IA compared to State and National Averages
$2,322/week
Des Moines, IA
5% higher than the US average.
$2,264/week
Iowa
3% higher than the US average.
$2,199/week
United States
How Travel Stepdown Nurse Salaries in Des Moines Compare to Other Cities
How Travel Stepdown Nurse Salaries in Des Moines Compare to Other Cities
Independence, Missouri
$2,322/week
This is 1% higher than the Des Moines average of $2,295.
Cedar Rapids, Iowa
$2,355/week
This is 3% higher than the Des Moines average of $2,295.
Iowa City, Iowa
$2,385/week
This is 4% higher than the Des Moines average of $2,295.
What cities in Iowa pay the most for Travel Stepdown Nurses?
Des Moines, Iowa pays Travel Stepdown Nurses the most, averaging $2,322 per week, followed by Iowa City, Iowa ($2,308) and Sioux City, Iowa ($2,283). Des Moines, Iowa also has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $2,457. For comparison, the Des Moines, IA average for Travel Stepdown Nurses is $2,322 per week, roughly in line with Des Moines, Iowa.
| City | Average Weekly Salary | Max Weekly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Des Moines, Iowa | $2,322 | $2,457 |
| Iowa City, Iowa | $2,308 | $2,457 |
| Sioux City, Iowa | $2,283 | $2,311 |
| Council Bluffs, Iowa | $2,276 | $2,404 |
| Davenport, Iowa | $2,205 | $2,205 |
| West Burlington, Iowa | $2,144 | $2,202 |
| Cedar Rapids, Iowa | $2,006 | $2,006 |
What are the highest paying Agencies for Travel Stepdown Nurse jobs in Des Moines?
E-SolHealth pays Travel Stepdown Nurses the most, averaging $3,404 per week, followed by Zack Group ($2,430) and Malone Healthcare - Nursing ($2,214). For comparison, the Des Moines, IA average for Travel Stepdown Nurses is $2,322 per week — E-SolHealth pays 47% more.
| Average Weekly Salary | Max Weekly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| E-SolHealth | $3,404 | $3,404 |
| Zack Group | $2,430 | $2,457 |
| Malone Healthcare - Nursing | $2,214 | $2,220 |
Last updated on September 27, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com.
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Progressive Care Unit RN
- Des Moines, Iowa
- Iowa Methodist Medical Center
- Access Healthcare and 26 others
UP TO $3,300/wk
Progressive Care Unit RN
- Des Moines, Iowa
- Iowa Methodist Medical Center
- Access Healthcare and 25 others
UP TO $2,495/wk
Progressive Care Unit RN
- Des Moines, Iowa
- Iowa Lutheran Hospital
- Access Healthcare and 27 others
UP TO $2,495/wk
Progressive Care Unit RN
- Des Moines, IA
- LanceSoft
- 4x12 hrs, Nights
$3,300/week
Travel Nurse RN - PCU - Progressive Care Unit
- Des Moines, IA
- ALOIS Healthcare
- 4x12 hrs, Nights
$3,195/week
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