Travel Nurse Salary Guide: Des Moines, IA
Average Travel Nurse Salary
$2,364/week
The average salary for a Travel Nurse in Des Moines, IA is $2,364 per week. This is 5% higher than the Iowa average of $2,245.
Last updated on December 24, 2025. Based on 4,651 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.
Travel Nurse salaries in Des Moines, IA compared to State and National Averages
$2,364/week
Des Moines, IA
9% higher than the US average.
$2,245/week
Iowa
4% higher than the US average.
$2,161/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
Ottumwa, Iowa
$2,090/week
This is 13% lower than the Des Moines average of $2,364.
Waterloo, Iowa
$2,333/week
This is 1% lower than the Des Moines average of $2,364.
Independence, Missouri
$2,079/week
This is 14% lower than the Des Moines average of $2,364.
What type of Travel Nurses make the most money in Des Moines?
| Specialty | Average Weekly Salary | Max Weekly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Electrophysiology Lab | $3,043 | $3,107 |
| Cardiac Cath Lab | $2,991 | $3,491 |
| Labor and Delivery | $2,821 | $3,898 |
What are the highest paying Agencies for Travel Nurse jobs in Des Moines?
| Average Weekly Salary | Max Weekly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| FlexCare Nursing | $3,382 | $3,382 |
| E-SolHealth | $3,227 | $3,898 |
| OneStaff Medical | $3,127 | $3,127 |
| NURSE's Etc. Staffing | $3,108 | $3,279 |
| eTeam Inc | $3,087 | $3,087 |
| Leaderstat - Post Acute | $3,080 | $3,080 |
| 3B Healthcare Inc. | $3,060 | $3,060 |
| Source Medical Staffing | $3,000 | $3,000 |
| LanceSoft | $2,959 | $3,848 |
| Modern Healthcare Solutions | $2,954 | $3,071 |
Last updated on December 24, 2025. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com.
Top Travel Nurse Jobs
Labor & Delivery Nurse
- Des Moines, Iowa
- Iowa Methodist Medical Center
- The Good Life MedStaff and 5 others
$2,505-3,622/week
Interventional Radiology RN
- Des Moines, Iowa
- MercyOne Des Moines Medical Center
- Assured Nursing
$3,247/week
Critical Care Registered Nurse
- Des Moines, Iowa
- MercyOne Des Moines Medical Center
- Medical Solutions and 22 others
$2,027-3,227/week
Medical-Surgical Telemetry Nurse
- Des Moines, Iowa
- MercyOne Des Moines Medical Center
- Medical Solutions and 20 others
$1,896-3,097/week
Medical-Surgical Telemetry Registered Nurse
- Des Moines, Iowa
- MercyOne Des Moines Medical Center
- TRS Healthcare and 10 others
$2,217-2,557/week
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