Travel Surgical Stepdown Nurse Salary Guide: West Des Moines, IA

Average Travel Surgical Stepdown Nurse Salary

$2,175/week

The average salary for a Travel Surgical Stepdown Nurse in West Des Moines, IA is $2,175 per week. This is 5% lower than the Iowa average of $2,277.

Last updated on September 27, 2026. Based on 90 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.

Travel Surgical Stepdown Nurse salaries in West Des Moines, IA compared to State and National Averages

$2,175/week

West Des Moines, IA

1% lower than the US average.

$2,277/week

Iowa

3% higher than the US average.

$2,199/week

United States

How Travel Surgical Stepdown Nurse Salaries in West Des Moines Compare to Other Cities

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Des Moines, Iowa

$2,295/week

This is 5% higher than the West Des Moines average of $2,174.

Independence, Missouri

$2,322/week

This is 6% higher than the West Des Moines average of $2,174.

Council Bluffs, Iowa

$2,199/week

This is 1% higher than the West Des Moines average of $2,174.

What cities in Iowa pay the most for Travel Surgical Stepdown Nurses?

West Burlington, Iowa pays Travel Surgical Stepdown Nurses the most, averaging $2,430 per week, followed by Iowa City, Iowa ($2,300) and Council Bluffs, Iowa ($2,299). Des Moines, Iowa has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $3,436. For comparison, the West Des Moines, IA average for Travel Surgical Stepdown Nurses is $2,175 per week — West Burlington, Iowa pays 12% more.

CityAverage Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
West Burlington, Iowa$2,430$2,711
Iowa City, Iowa$2,300$2,475
Council Bluffs, Iowa$2,299$2,367
Des Moines, Iowa$2,289$3,436
What are the highest paying Agencies for Travel Surgical Stepdown Nurse jobs in West Des Moines?

Treva Workforce pays Travel Surgical Stepdown Nurses the most, averaging $2,391 per week, followed by LeaderStat ($2,376) and Access Healthcare ($2,359). For comparison, the West Des Moines, IA average for Travel Surgical Stepdown Nurses is $2,175 per week — Treva Workforce pays 10% more.

Average Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Treva Workforce$2,391$2,391
LeaderStat$2,376$2,376
Access Healthcare$2,359$2,359
FlexCare Nursing$2,266$2,266
LRS Healthcare - Travel Nursing$2,256$2,256
Tidepoint Healthcare Staffing$2,248$2,373
Jackson Nurse Professionals$2,234$2,234
Assured Nursing$2,224$2,224
Concentric Healthcare Staffing$2,211$2,211
Travel Nurses, Inc.$2,141$2,141

Last updated on September 27, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

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