Average Travel Cardiovascular Operating Room Nurse Salary

$2,952/week

The average salary for a Travel Cardiovascular Operating Room Nurse in Iowa is $2,952 per week. This is 9% higher than the US average of $2,678.

Last updated on September 29, 2026. Based on 102 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.

Travel Cardiovascular Operating Room Nurse salaries in Iowa compared to National Averages

$2,952/week

Iowa

9% higher than the US average.

$2,678/week

United States

What cities in Iowa pay the most for Travel Cardiovascular Operating Room Nurses?

Iowa City, Iowa pays Travel Cardiovascular Operating Room Nurses the most, averaging $3,642 per week, followed by Des Moines, Iowa ($2,902) and Mason City, Iowa ($2,846). Iowa City, Iowa also has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $3,840. For comparison, the Iowa average for Travel Cardiovascular Operating Room Nurses is $2,952 per week — Iowa City, Iowa pays 23% more.

CityAverage Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Iowa City, Iowa$3,642$3,840
Des Moines, Iowa$2,902$3,338
Mason City, Iowa$2,846$3,340
West Des Moines, Iowa$2,734$2,734
How does the pay for Travel Cardiovascular Operating Room Nurses in Iowa compare to nearby states?

Nebraska pays Travel Cardiovascular Operating Room Nurses the most, averaging $3,131 per week, followed by Illinois ($2,986) and Wisconsin ($2,915). Illinois has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $4,725. For comparison, the Iowa average for Travel Cardiovascular Operating Room Nurses is $2,952 per week — Nebraska pays 6% more.

Average Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Nebraska$3,131$3,461
Illinois$2,986$4,725
Wisconsin$2,915$3,432
Missouri$2,848$3,888
Michigan$2,801$3,402
Kansas$2,654$2,966
Minnesota$2,609$2,665
What are the highest paying Employers and Agencies for Travel Cardiovascular Operating Room Nurse jobs in Iowa?

Host Healthcare pays Travel Cardiovascular Operating Room Nurses the most, averaging $3,485 per week, followed by Cross Country Nurses ($3,394) and ADN Healthcare ($3,340). Cross Country Nurses has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $3,840. For comparison, the Iowa average for Travel Cardiovascular Operating Room Nurses is $2,952 per week — Host Healthcare pays 18% more.

Average Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Host Healthcare$3,485$3,834
Cross Country Nurses$3,394$3,840
ADN Healthcare$3,340$3,340
Trinity Health FirstChoice$3,320$3,320
GrapeTree Medical Staffing$3,307$3,338
Med Ninjas$3,220$3,220
LanceSoft$3,200$3,300
ALOIS Healthcare$3,124$3,124
Medical Solutions$3,104$3,498
Daisy Medical Staffing$3,094$3,094

Last updated on September 29, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

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