Travel Surgical Stepdown Nurse Salary Guide: Des Moines, IA
Average Travel Surgical Stepdown Nurse Salary
$2,272/week
The average salary for a Travel Surgical Stepdown Nurse in Des Moines, IA is $2,272 per week. This is 1% lower than the Iowa average of $2,304.
Last updated on March 28, 2026. Based on 272 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.
Travel Surgical Stepdown Nurse salaries in Des Moines, IA compared to State and National Averages
$2,272/week
Des Moines, IA
5% higher than the US average.
$2,304/week
Iowa
7% higher than the US average.
$2,153/week
United States
How Travel Surgical Stepdown Nurse Salaries in Des Moines Compare to Other Cities
How Travel Surgical Stepdown Nurse Salaries in Des Moines Compare to Other Cities
Liberty, Missouri
$2,168/week
This is 2% lower than the Des Moines average of $2,221.
Omaha, Nebraska
$2,330/week
This is 5% higher than the Des Moines average of $2,221.
Muscatine, Iowa
$2,264/week
This is 2% higher than the Des Moines average of $2,221.
What cities in Iowa pay the most for Travel Surgical Stepdown Nurses?
| City | Average Weekly Salary | Max Weekly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Davenport, Iowa | $2,444 | $2,527 |
| Muscatine, Iowa | $2,400 | $2,400 |
| Council Bluffs, Iowa | $2,297 | $2,448 |
| Des Moines, Iowa | $2,272 | $3,446 |
What are the highest paying Agencies for Travel Surgical Stepdown Nurse jobs in Des Moines?
| Average Weekly Salary | Max Weekly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| Mader MedX | $3,175 | $3,175 |
| ADN Healthcare | $3,100 | $3,446 |
| Prime Staffing | $2,766 | $3,426 |
| Trinity Health FirstChoice | $2,610 | $2,700 |
| MSSI | $2,379 | $2,379 |
| LeaderStat | $2,366 | $2,366 |
| Vibra Travels | $2,361 | $2,361 |
| Access Healthcare | $2,333 | $2,333 |
| Ivery Enterprises Nursing & Allied Healthcare Staffing | $2,318 | $2,318 |
| ADEX Healthcare Staffing LLC | $2,317 | $2,317 |
Last updated on March 28, 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
- Trustaff
- 3x12 hrs, Days
- Referral Bonus
$2,218/week
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