Travel Trauma ICU Nurse Salary Guide: Des Moines, IA
Average Travel Trauma ICU Nurse Salary
$2,244/week
The average salary for a Travel Trauma ICU Nurse in Des Moines, IA is $2,244 per week. This is equal to the Iowa average
Last updated on July 12, 2026. Based on 1,632 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.
Travel Trauma ICU Nurse salaries in Des Moines, IA compared to State and National Averages
$2,244/week
Des Moines, IA
3% higher than the US average.
$2,243/week
Iowa
3% higher than the US average.
$2,173/week
United States
How Travel Trauma ICU Nurse Salaries in Des Moines Compare to Other Cities
How Travel Trauma ICU Nurse Salaries in Des Moines Compare to Other Cities
Waterloo, Iowa
$2,264/week
This is 4% higher than the Des Moines average of $2,178.
Omaha, Nebraska
$2,342/week
This is 7% higher than the Des Moines average of $2,178.
Columbia, Missouri
$2,105/week
This is 3% lower than the Des Moines average of $2,178.
What cities in Iowa pay the most for Travel Trauma ICU Nurses?
| City | Average Weekly Salary | Max Weekly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| West Des Moines, Iowa | $2,340 | $2,340 |
| Council Bluffs, Iowa | $2,299 | $3,157 |
| Des Moines, Iowa | $2,244 | $3,351 |
What are the highest paying Agencies for Travel Trauma ICU Nurse jobs in Des Moines?
| Average Weekly Salary | Max Weekly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| Mader MedX | $2,707 | $3,305 |
| Trinity Health FirstChoice | $2,646 | $2,736 |
| GrapeTree Medical Staffing | $2,588 | $2,588 |
| ADN Healthcare | $2,588 | $3,351 |
| Trustaff | $2,584 | $3,148 |
| Della Infotech Inc | $2,520 | $2,520 |
| LeaderStat | $2,432 | $2,514 |
| Prolink Region 2 | $2,400 | $2,400 |
| Treva Workforce | $2,378 | $2,391 |
| Cure Healthcare Staffing | $2,377 | $2,442 |
Last updated on July 12, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

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