Travel Nursing in West Des Moines, IA

2 openings from $2,144–$2,175/week in West Des Moines, IA — Telemetry, Clinic. Pay by specialty, what it costs to live there, and 2 furnished places to stay.

2 openings from $2,144–$2,175/week right now.

Housing in West Des Moines

2 furnished rentals available for travel nurses.

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Cost of living in West Des Moines

Prices in Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA (Metropolitan Statistical Area) run 8% lower overall.

CategoryIndexvs national
Overall91.78% lower
Housing84.715% lower
Utilities84.615% lower
Groceries and goods93.76% lower
Services92.97% lower

Source: BEA Regional Price Parities, 2024, where 100 is the national average.

Rent in West Des Moines

UnitMonthlyMeasure
Studio$1,040HUD Fair Market Rent 2025, utilities included
One bedroom$1,110HUD Fair Market Rent 2025, utilities included
Two bedroom$1,325HUD Fair Market Rent 2025, utilities included
Three bedroom$1,775HUD Fair Market Rent 2025, utilities included
Typical asking rent, all sizes$1,440Zillow Observed Rent Index 2025

The federal ceiling on tax-free lodging reimbursement in West Des Moines is $115 per night, plus up to $80 a day for meals (GSA, FY2026). That is a maximum, not what agencies pay.

Licensing

Iowa is a Nurse Licensure Compact state, so an active multistate license covers you here. A single-state license from elsewhere does not.

Open assignments in West Des Moines