Travel Surgical Stepdown Nurse Salary Guide: Des Moines, IA
Average Travel Surgical Stepdown Nurse Salary
$2,275/week
The average salary for a Travel Surgical Stepdown Nurse in Des Moines, IA is $2,275 per week. This is equal to the Iowa average
Last updated on September 4, 2026. Based on 1,974 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
$2,275/week
Des Moines, IA
4% higher than the US average.
$2,268/week
Iowa
4% higher than the US average.
$2,181/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
Cedar Rapids, Iowa
$2,416/week
This is 8% higher than the Des Moines average of $2,227.
Iowa City, Iowa
$2,265/week
This is 2% higher than the Des Moines average of $2,227.
Council Bluffs, Iowa
$2,245/week
This is 1% higher than the Des Moines average of $2,227.
What cities in Iowa pay the most for Travel Surgical Stepdown Nurses?
| City | Average Weekly Salary | Max Weekly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| West Burlington, Iowa | $2,371 | $2,621 |
| Des Moines, Iowa | $2,275 | $3,377 |
| Iowa City, Iowa | $2,268 | $2,475 |
| Council Bluffs, Iowa | $2,262 | $3,180 |
What are the highest paying Agencies for Travel Surgical Stepdown Nurse jobs in Des Moines?
| Average Weekly Salary | Max Weekly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| Fastaff Travel Nursing | $3,097 | $3,148 |
| Trinity Health FirstChoice | $2,610 | $2,700 |
| ADN Healthcare | $2,610 | $3,377 |
| GrapeTree Medical Staffing | $2,582 | $2,588 |
| Mader MedX | $2,543 | $2,703 |
| LeaderStat | $2,440 | $2,514 |
| Treva Workforce | $2,391 | $2,391 |
| Care Career | $2,377 | $2,415 |
| Prime Staffing | $2,372 | $3,192 |
| Cure Healthcare Staffing | $2,370 | $2,370 |
Last updated on September 4, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

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PCU RN
- Des Moines, Iowa
- Iowa Methodist Medical Center
- Access Healthcare and 29 others
UP TO $3,300/wk
PCU 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
$3,188/week
PCU RN
- Des Moines, IA
- Access Healthcare
- 4x12 hrs, Nights
$3,180/week
PCU RN
- Des Moines, IA
- Focus Staff
- 4x12 hrs, Nights
$3,056/week
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