Travel Nurse Salary Guide: Des Moines, IA
Average Travel Nurse Salary
$2,201/week
The average salary for a Travel Nurse in Des Moines, IA is $2,201 per week. This is 1% lower than the Iowa average of $2,222.
Last updated on May 17, 2026. Based on 3,613 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.
Travel Nurse salaries in Des Moines, IA compared to State and National Averages
$2,201/week
Des Moines, IA
2% higher than the US average.
$2,222/week
Iowa
3% higher than the US average.
$2,164/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
$2,140/week
This is 3% lower than the Des Moines average of $2,201.
Washington, Missouri
$1,976/week
This is 11% lower than the Des Moines average of $2,201.
Waterloo, Iowa
$2,333/week
This is 6% higher than the Des Moines average of $2,201.
What type of Travel Nurses make the most money in Des Moines?
| Specialty | Average Weekly Salary | Max Weekly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Cardiac Cath Lab | $3,070 | $3,567 |
| Electrophysiology Lab | $2,910 | $3,327 |
| OR - Operating Room | $2,647 | $2,997 |
| LDRP - Labor Delivery Recovery & Postpartum | $2,624 | $2,624 |
| Labor and Delivery | $2,616 | $4,650 |
What are the highest paying Agencies for Travel Nurse jobs in Des Moines?
| Average Weekly Salary | Max Weekly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| NURSE's Etc. Staffing | $3,447 | $3,447 |
| E-SolHealth | $3,354 | $3,567 |
| LanceSoft | $3,328 | $3,527 |
| Daisy Medical Staffing | $3,259 | $3,307 |
| Muve Healthcare Group | $3,217 | $3,437 |
| Springboard Healthcare | $3,154 | $3,198 |
| Talent4Health | $3,116 | $3,167 |
| 3B Healthcare Inc. | $3,080 | $3,116 |
| Care Career | $3,038 | $3,247 |
| Concentric Healthcare Staffing | $3,020 | $3,020 |
Last updated on May 17, 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 39 others
$2,489-3,542/week
Electrophysiology Lab Registered Nurse
- Des Moines, Iowa
- Iowa Methodist Medical Center
- Jackson Nurse Professionals and 22 others
$2,312-3,127/week
Labor & Delivery Nurse
- Des Moines, Iowa
- Iowa Methodist Medical Center
- Medical Solutions and 31 others
$2,271-2,928/week
Operating Room Registered Nurse
- Des Moines, Iowa
- Iowa Methodist Medical Center
- Medical Solutions and 33 others
$2,240-2,920/week
Emergency Room RN
- Des Moines, Iowa
- MercyOne Des Moines Medical Center
- Jackson Nurse Professionals and 26 others
$1,928-2,466/week
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