Travel Nurse Salary Guide: West Des Moines, IA
Average Travel Nurse Salary
$2,207/week
The average salary for a Travel Nurse in West Des Moines, IA is $2,207 per week. This is 1% higher than the Iowa average of $2,192.
Last updated on July 1, 2026. Based on 1,949 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.
Travel Nurse salaries in West Des Moines, IA compared to State and National Averages
$2,207/week
West Des Moines, IA
1% higher than the US average.
$2,192/week
Iowa
1% higher than the US average.
$2,176/week
United States
How Travel Nurse Salaries in West Des Moines Compare to Other Cities
How Travel Nurse Salaries in West Des Moines Compare to Other Cities
Des Moines, Iowa
$2,161/week
This is 2% lower than the West Des Moines average of $2,207.
Independence, Missouri
$1,951/week
This is 13% lower than the West Des Moines average of $2,207.
Waterloo, Iowa
$2,360/week
This is 6% higher than the West Des Moines average of $2,207.
What type of Travel Nurses make the most money in West Des Moines?
| Specialty | Average Weekly Salary | Max Weekly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| LDRP - Labor Delivery Recovery & Postpartum | $2,553 | $2,553 |
| ED - Emergency Department | $2,467 | $2,736 |
| OR - Operating Room | $2,415 | $2,860 |
| Labor and Delivery | $2,394 | $2,394 |
| Surgical ICU Stepdown | $2,340 | $2,340 |
What are the highest paying Agencies for Travel Nurse jobs in West Des Moines?
| Average Weekly Salary | Max Weekly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| E-SolHealth | $3,227 | $3,227 |
| LanceSoft | $3,137 | $3,188 |
| Prolink Region 4 | $3,000 | $3,000 |
| NURSE's Etc. Staffing | $2,883 | $2,883 |
| Muve Healthcare Group | $2,874 | $2,874 |
| Olaro | $2,722 | $2,990 |
| Trinity Health FirstChoice | $2,675 | $2,840 |
| ALOIS Healthcare | $2,671 | $2,902 |
| First Connect Health | $2,660 | $2,660 |
| Medical Solutions | $2,652 | $2,652 |
Last updated on July 1, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com.
Top Travel Nurse Jobs
Medical-Surgical RN
- West Des Moines, Iowa
- Methodist West Hospital
- Premier Medical Staffing Services and 26 others
UP TO $3,123/wk
Medical/Surgical Telemetry RN
- West Des Moines, Iowa
- MercyOne West Des Moines Medical Center
- Assured Nursing and 20 others
UP TO $2,251/wk
Med/Surg Telemetry RN
- West Des Moines, Iowa
- MercyOne West Des Moines Medical Center
- Assured Nursing and 5 others
UP TO $2,045/wk
Medical/Surgical Telemetry RN
- West Des Moines, Iowa
- MercyOne West Des Moines Medical Center
- Meda Health and 10 others
UP TO $1,985/wk
Medical/Surgical Telemetry RN
- West Des Moines, Iowa
- MercyOne West Des Moines Medical Center
- Meda Health and 7 others
UP TO $1,976/wk
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