6 openings from $2,144–$2,421/week in West Des Moines, IA — Med-Surg, Clinic, Operating Room. Pay by specialty, what it costs to live there, and 2 furnished places to stay.
6 openings from $2,144–$2,421/week right now.
2 furnished rentals available for travel nurses.
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Prices in Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA (Metropolitan Statistical Area) run 8% lower overall.
| Category | Index | vs national |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 91.7 | 8% lower |
| Housing | 84.7 | 15% lower |
| Utilities | 84.6 | 15% lower |
| Groceries and goods | 93.7 | 6% lower |
| Services | 92.9 | 7% lower |
Source: BEA Regional Price Parities, 2024, where 100 is the national average.
| Unit | Monthly | Measure |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,040 | HUD Fair Market Rent 2025, utilities included |
| One bedroom | $1,110 | HUD Fair Market Rent 2025, utilities included |
| Two bedroom | $1,325 | HUD Fair Market Rent 2025, utilities included |
| Three bedroom | $1,775 | HUD Fair Market Rent 2025, utilities included |
| Typical asking rent, all sizes | $1,440 | Zillow Observed Rent Index 2025 |
The federal ceiling on tax-free lodging reimbursement in West Des Moines is $117 per night, plus up to $80 a day for meals (GSA, FY2027). That is a maximum, not what agencies pay. Look up the exact rate for any ZIP code.
Iowa is a Nurse Licensure Compact state, so an active multistate license covers you here. A single-state license from elsewhere does not. Check your license with the compact checker.
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