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Travel Nurse Pay in West Des Moines, IA

Based on 30 live assignments in West Des Moines listing weekly pay.

$2,020

Median /wk

$1,918–$2,284

Typical range /wk

$3,433

Top posted /wk

Stipends and rent in West Des Moines

$1,414/wk

Max tax-free stipend (GSA: $122/night lodging + $80/day meals)

$1,353/mo

Typical rent (Zillow Observed Rent Index)

$7,400/mo

Left after rent at typical pay here ($2,020/wk)

GSA FY2027 per diem rates set the most an agency can usually pay tax-free for housing and meals. Your agency's stipend may be lower.

Pay by specialty in West Des Moines

Specialties with at least 3 assignments listing pay. Tap one for its pay across Iowa.

Specialty
Median
Typical range
Operating Room
$2,266
$2,003 – $2,334
Medical / Surgical
$2,003
$1,940 – $2,138
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Figures use the weekly pay posted on each assignment. "Typical range" is the middle half of assignments (25th to 75th percentile). Agency pay is an estimate; confirm before you accept.