Travel Cardiovascular Operating Room Nurse Salary Guide: Iowa
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.
| City | Average Weekly Salary | Max 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 Salary | Max 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 Salary | Max 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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