Travel Surgical Stepdown Nurse Salary Guide: Des Moines, IA
Average Travel Surgical Stepdown Nurse Salary
$2,282/week
The average salary for a Travel Surgical Stepdown Nurse in Des Moines, IA is $2,282 per week. This is 1% higher than the Iowa average of $2,266.
Last updated on October 20, 2026. Based on 1,536 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
$2,282/week
Des Moines, IA
2% higher than the US average.
$2,266/week
Iowa
2% higher than the US average.
$2,231/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
Waterloo, Iowa
$2,426/week
This is 5% higher than the Des Moines average of $2,316.
Independence, Missouri
$2,325/week
This is equal to the Des Moines average
Cedar Rapids, Iowa
$2,480/week
This is 7% higher than the Des Moines average of $2,316.
Average Travel Surgical Stepdown Nurse Weekly Pay Over Time
What cities in Iowa pay the most for Travel Surgical Stepdown Nurses?
Waterloo, Iowa pays Travel Surgical Stepdown Nurses the most, averaging $2,664 per week, followed by Iowa City, Iowa ($2,562) and West Burlington, Iowa ($2,435). Des Moines, Iowa has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $3,332. For comparison, the Des Moines, IA average for Travel Surgical Stepdown Nurses is $2,282 per week — Waterloo, Iowa pays 17% more.
| City | Average Weekly Salary | Max Weekly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Waterloo, Iowa | $2,664 | $2,664 |
| Iowa City, Iowa | $2,562 | $2,603 |
| West Burlington, Iowa | $2,435 | $2,700 |
| Council Bluffs, Iowa | $2,367 | $2,367 |
| Fort Dodge, Iowa | $2,300 | $2,300 |
| Des Moines, Iowa | $2,282 | $3,332 |
| Davenport, Iowa | $2,281 | $2,417 |
What are the highest paying Agencies for Travel Surgical Stepdown Nurse jobs in Des Moines?
Fastaff Travel Nursing pays Travel Surgical Stepdown Nurses the most, averaging $3,038 per week, followed by Trinity Health FirstChoice ($2,664) and Mader MedX ($2,607). ADN Healthcare has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $3,332. For comparison, the Des Moines, IA average for Travel Surgical Stepdown Nurses is $2,282 per week — Fastaff Travel Nursing pays 33% more.
| Average Weekly Salary | Max Weekly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| Fastaff Travel Nursing | $3,038 | $3,075 |
| Trinity Health FirstChoice | $2,664 | $2,664 |
| Mader MedX | $2,607 | $3,312 |
| ADN Healthcare | $2,601 | $3,332 |
| GrapeTree Medical Staffing | $2,577 | $2,588 |
| Della Infotech Inc | $2,520 | $2,520 |
| Prime Staffing | $2,460 | $3,192 |
| Tidepoint Healthcare Staffing | $2,398 | $2,398 |
| Treva Workforce | $2,391 | $2,391 |
| Revolution Healthcare Services | $2,379 | $2,458 |
Last updated on October 20, 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 16 others
UP TO $3,180/wk
Progressive Care Unit RN
- Des Moines, Iowa
- Iowa Methodist Medical Center
- Malone Healthcare - Nursing and 27 others
UP TO $3,180/wk
Stepdown RN
- Des Moines, IA
- Zack Group
- 4x12 hrs, Nights
$3,354/week
Progressive Care Unit RN
- Des Moines, IA
- LanceSoft
- 4x12 hrs, Nights
$3,300/week
Travel Nurse RN - PCU - Progressive Care Unit
- Des Moines, IA
- Cross Country Nurses
- 4x12 hrs, Nights
- Referral Bonus
$3,295/week
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