Travel Surgical Stepdown Nurse Salary Guide: Des Moines, IA
Average Travel Surgical Stepdown Nurse Salary
$2,248/week
The average salary for a Travel Surgical Stepdown Nurse in Des Moines, IA is $2,248 per week. This is equal to the Iowa average
Last updated on July 21, 2026. Based on 1,800 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
$2,248/week
Des Moines, IA
3% higher than the US average.
$2,256/week
Iowa
3% higher than the US average.
$2,177/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
Iowa City, Iowa
$2,320/week
This is 6% higher than the Des Moines average of $2,170.
Council Bluffs, Iowa
$2,291/week
This is 5% higher than the Des Moines average of $2,170.
Omaha, Nebraska
$2,358/week
This is 8% higher than the Des Moines average of $2,170.
What cities in Iowa pay the most for Travel Surgical Stepdown Nurses?
| City | Average Weekly Salary | Max Weekly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Sioux City, Iowa | $2,320 | $3,274 |
| Council Bluffs, Iowa | $2,299 | $3,102 |
| Iowa City, Iowa | $2,290 | $2,475 |
| Des Moines, Iowa | $2,248 | $3,325 |
What are the highest paying Agencies for Travel Surgical Stepdown Nurse jobs in Des Moines?
| Average Weekly Salary | Max Weekly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| Fastaff Travel Nursing | $3,112 | $3,148 |
| GrapeTree Medical Staffing | $2,582 | $2,588 |
| ADN Healthcare | $2,581 | $3,325 |
| Trinity Health FirstChoice | $2,556 | $2,556 |
| Mader MedX | $2,533 | $3,305 |
| Critical Connection, inc | $2,532 | $2,541 |
| AG Globe Services | $2,448 | $2,448 |
| LeaderStat | $2,429 | $2,514 |
| Prolink Region 2 | $2,400 | $2,400 |
| Cure Healthcare Staffing | $2,391 | $2,442 |
Last updated on July 21, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com.
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Stepdown/LTAC Registered Nurse
- Des Moines, IA
- Zack Group
- 3x12 hrs, Days
$2,397/week
PCU RN
- Des Moines, IA
- Vibra Travels
- 3x12 hrs, Days
- Referral Bonus
$2,361/week
PCU RN
- Des Moines, IA
- Vibra Travels
- 3x12 hrs, Nights
- Referral Bonus
$2,361/week
Progressive Care Unit RN
- Des Moines, IA
- Cross Country Nurses
- 3x12 hrs, Nights
- Referral Bonus
$2,310/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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