Travel Nurse Salary Guide: Des Moines, IA
Average Travel Nurse Salary
$2,247/week
The average salary for a Travel Nurse in Des Moines, IA is $2,247 per week. This is 1% higher than the Iowa average of $2,226.
Last updated on April 2, 2026. Based on 4,460 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.
Travel Nurse salaries in Des Moines, IA compared to State and National Averages
$2,247/week
Des Moines, IA
4% higher than the US average.
$2,226/week
Iowa
3% higher than the US average.
$2,158/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
$2,466/week
This is 9% higher than the Des Moines average of $2,247.
Ottumwa, Iowa
$2,170/week
This is 4% lower than the Des Moines average of $2,247.
Mason City, Iowa
$2,211/week
This is 2% lower than the Des Moines average of $2,247.
What type of Travel Nurses make the most money in Des Moines?
| Specialty | Average Weekly Salary | Max Weekly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Cardiac Cath Lab | $2,971 | $3,260 |
| OR - Operating Room | $2,556 | $2,556 |
| Float | $2,518 | $3,214 |
| PICU - Pediatric Intensive Care | $2,510 | $2,600 |
What are the highest paying Agencies for Travel Nurse jobs in Des Moines?
| Average Weekly Salary | Max Weekly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| 3B Healthcare Inc. | $3,200 | $3,200 |
| Fusion Medical Staffing-Cath Lab | $2,922 | $2,922 |
| Springboard Healthcare | $2,883 | $2,883 |
| LanceSoft | $2,863 | $3,184 |
| Nightingale Nurses - Allied | $2,813 | $2,813 |
| ALOIS Healthcare | $2,806 | $3,000 |
| Amergis Healthcare Staffing, Inc. | $2,700 | $2,807 |
| Mader MedX | $2,692 | $3,175 |
| Trinity Health FirstChoice | $2,635 | $2,952 |
| ADN Healthcare | $2,617 | $3,446 |
Last updated on April 2, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com.
Top Travel Nurse Jobs
Med Surg Telemetry RN
- Des Moines, Iowa
- Iowa Lutheran Hospital
- Medical Solutions and 22 others
$1,964-3,140/week
Critical Care RN
- Des Moines, Iowa
- MercyOne Des Moines Medical Center
- Health Advocates Network - Nursing and 20 others
$1,842-2,359/week
Telemetry Registered Nurse
- Des Moines, Iowa
- MercyOne Des Moines Medical Center
- Concentric Healthcare Staffing and 8 others
$1,998-2,337/week
RN Medical/Surgical Telemetry
- Des Moines, Iowa
- MercyOne Des Moines Medical Center
- Uniti Med and 22 others
$1,852-2,310/week
Registered Nurse - Med/Surg Telemetry
- Des Moines, Iowa
- MercyOne Des Moines Medical Center
- Uniti Med and 17 others
$1,849-2,310/week
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