Travel Nurse Salary Guide: Des Moines, IA
Average Travel Nurse Salary
$3,499/week
The average salary for a Travel Nurse in Des Moines, IA is $3,499 per week. This is 19% higher than the Iowa average of $2,848.
Last updated on February 15, 2026. Based on 1 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.
Travel Nurse salaries in Des Moines, IA compared to State and National Averages
$3,499/week
Des Moines, IA
28% higher than the US average.
$2,848/week
Iowa
12% higher than the US average.
$2,502/week
United States
How Travel Nurse Salaries in Des Moines Compare to Other Cities
How Travel Nurse Salaries in Des Moines Compare to Other Cities
Pella, Iowa
$1,171/week
This is 199% lower than the Des Moines average of $3,499.
Ottumwa, Iowa
$1,950/week
This is 79% lower than the Des Moines average of $3,499.
Mason City, Iowa
$2,120/week
This is 65% lower than the Des Moines average of $3,499.
What type of Travel Nurses make the most money in Des Moines?
| Specialty | Average Weekly Salary | Max Weekly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Cardiac Cath Lab | $3,312 | $3,600 |
| PICU - Pediatric Intensive Care | $2,915 | $3,503 |
| OR - Operating Room | $2,722 | $2,727 |
What are the highest paying Agencies for Travel Nurse jobs in Des Moines?
| Average Weekly Salary | Max Weekly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| Leaderstat - Post Acute | $3,499 | $3,499 |
| E-SolHealth | $3,480 | $3,600 |
| 3B Healthcare Inc. | $3,362 | $3,487 |
| ADEX Healthcare Staffing LLC | $3,154 | $3,154 |
| Access Healthcare | $3,110 | $3,110 |
| Springboard Healthcare | $3,098 | $3,208 |
| Olaro | $3,064 | $3,064 |
| Stability Healthcare | $2,926 | $2,926 |
| Amergis Healthcare Staffing, Inc. | $2,915 | $2,915 |
| Talent4Health | $2,899 | $2,911 |
Last updated on February 15, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com.
Top Travel Nurse Jobs
Cath Lab Registered Nurse
- Des Moines, Iowa
- Iowa Methodist Medical Center
- Medical Solutions and 40 others
$2,544-3,487/week
Electrophysiology Lab Registered Nurse
- Des Moines, Iowa
- Iowa Methodist Medical Center
- TNAA TotalMed RN and 20 others
$2,363-3,082/week
Telemetry Registered Nurse
- Des Moines, Iowa
- Iowa Methodist Medical Center
- Medical Solutions and 35 others
$557-2,949/week
Medical-Surgical Telemetry Registered Nurse
- Des Moines, Iowa
- MercyOne Des Moines Medical Center
- Medical Solutions and 5 others
$1,766-2,856/week
Pediatric ICU Registered Nurse
- Des Moines, Iowa
- Blank Children's Hospital
- Medical Solutions and 26 others
$2,271-2,785/week
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