Travel Trauma ICU Nurse Salary Guide: West Des Moines, IA

Average Travel Trauma ICU Nurse Salary

$2,200/week

The average salary for a Travel Trauma ICU Nurse in West Des Moines, IA is $2,200 per week. This is 3% lower than the Iowa average of $2,272.

Last updated on October 3, 2026. Based on 102 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.

Travel Trauma ICU Nurse salaries in West Des Moines, IA compared to State and National Averages

$2,200/week

West Des Moines, IA

This is equal to 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 West Des Moines Compare to Other Cities

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Omaha, Nebraska

$2,425/week

This is 11% higher than the West Des Moines average of $2,146.

Peoria, Illinois

$2,379/week

This is 10% higher than the West Des Moines average of $2,146.

Madison, Wisconsin

$2,403/week

This is 11% higher than the West Des Moines average of $2,146.

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 West Des Moines, IA average for Travel Trauma ICU Nurses is $2,200 per week — Council Bluffs, Iowa pays 8% more.

CityAverage Weekly SalaryMax 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 West Des Moines?

Tidepoint Healthcare Staffing pays Travel Trauma ICU Nurses the most, averaging $2,398 per week, followed by Treva Workforce ($2,391) and LeaderStat ($2,376). For comparison, the West Des Moines, IA average for Travel Trauma ICU Nurses is $2,200 per week — Tidepoint Healthcare Staffing pays 9% more.

Average Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Tidepoint Healthcare Staffing$2,398$2,398
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
Jackson Nurse Professionals$2,234$2,234
Assured Nursing$2,224$2,224
Travel Nurses, Inc.$2,141$2,141
CoreMedical Group$2,100$2,100

Last updated on October 3, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

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