Travel Stepdown Nurse Salary Guide: Des Moines, IA
Average Travel Stepdown Nurse Salary
$3,058/week
The average salary for a Travel Stepdown Nurse in Des Moines, IA is $3,058 per week. This is 24% higher than the Iowa average of $2,338.
Last updated on May 1, 2026. Based on 1 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 90 days.
Travel Stepdown Nurse salaries in Des Moines, IA compared to State and National Averages
$3,058/week
Des Moines, IA
29% higher than the US average.
$2,338/week
Iowa
8% higher than the US average.
$2,161/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
Grinnell, Iowa
$2,177/week
This is 1% higher than the Des Moines average of $2,157.
Iowa City, Iowa
$2,341/week
This is 8% higher than the Des Moines average of $2,157.
Liberty, Missouri
$2,262/week
This is 5% higher than the Des Moines average of $2,157.
What cities in Iowa pay the most for Travel Stepdown Nurses?
| City | Average Weekly Salary | Max Weekly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Des Moines, Iowa | $3,058 | $3,058 |
| Muscatine, Iowa | $2,418 | $2,455 |
| Iowa City, Iowa | $2,388 | $2,481 |
| Council Bluffs, Iowa | $2,227 | $2,227 |
| Sioux City, Iowa | $2,175 | $2,175 |
What are the highest paying Agencies for Travel Stepdown Nurse jobs in Des Moines?
| Average Weekly Salary | Max Weekly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| Malone Healthcare - Nursing | $3,058 | $3,058 |
Last updated on May 1, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

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Travel Nurse RN - PCU - Progressive Care Unit
- Des Moines, IA
- Vibra Travels
- 3x12 hrs, Days
- Referral Bonus
$2,361/week
Travel Nurse RN - PCU - Progressive Care Unit
- Des Moines, IA
- Vibra Travels
- 3x12 hrs, Nights
- Referral Bonus
$2,361/week
Travel Nurse RN - PCU - Progressive Care Unit
- Des Moines, IA
- Cross Country Nurses
- 3x12 hrs, Days
- Referral Bonus
$2,310/week
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