Travel Trauma ICU Nurse Salary Guide: Des Moines, IA
Average Travel Trauma ICU Nurse Salary
$2,285/week
The average salary for a Travel Trauma ICU Nurse in Des Moines, IA is $2,285 per week. This is 1% higher than the Iowa average of $2,272.
Last updated on October 3, 2026. Based on 2,178 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
$2,285/week
Des Moines, IA
3% higher than the US average.
$2,272/week
Iowa
3% higher than the US average.
$2,207/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
Omaha, Nebraska
$2,425/week
This is 4% higher than the Des Moines average of $2,321.
Peoria, Illinois
$2,379/week
This is 2% higher than the Des Moines average of $2,321.
Rockford, Illinois
$2,586/week
This is 10% higher than the Des Moines average of $2,321.
Average Travel Trauma ICU Nurse Weekly Pay Over Time
What cities in Iowa pay the most for Travel Trauma ICU Nurses?
Council Bluffs, Iowa pays Travel Trauma ICU Nurses the most, averaging $2,367 per week, followed by Des Moines, Iowa ($2,285). Des Moines, Iowa has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $3,384. For comparison, the Des Moines, IA average for Travel Trauma ICU Nurses is $2,285 per week — Council Bluffs, Iowa pays 4% more.
| City | Average Weekly Salary | Max Weekly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Council Bluffs, Iowa | $2,367 | $2,367 |
| Des Moines, Iowa | $2,285 | $3,384 |
What are the highest paying Agencies for Travel Trauma ICU Nurse jobs in Des Moines?
Fastaff Travel Nursing pays Travel Trauma ICU Nurses the most, averaging $3,048 per week, followed by Trinity Health FirstChoice ($2,604) and ADN Healthcare ($2,595). ADN Healthcare has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $3,384. For comparison, the Des Moines, IA average for Travel Trauma ICU Nurses is $2,285 per week — Fastaff Travel Nursing pays 33% more.
| Average Weekly Salary | Max Weekly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| Fastaff Travel Nursing | $3,048 | $3,075 |
| Trinity Health FirstChoice | $2,604 | $2,664 |
| ADN Healthcare | $2,595 | $3,384 |
| GrapeTree Medical Staffing | $2,588 | $2,588 |
| Mader MedX | $2,581 | $3,338 |
| AG Globe Services | $2,538 | $2,538 |
| Della Infotech Inc | $2,520 | $2,520 |
| Prime Staffing | $2,459 | $3,192 |
| Tidepoint Healthcare Staffing | $2,398 | $2,398 |
| Revolution Healthcare Services | $2,393 | $2,458 |
Last updated on October 3, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com.
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- Trinity Health FirstChoice
- 3x12 hrs, Nights
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